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This is a partially finished book by Stephenie Meyer that is on hold indefinitely according to her update on her website dated August 2008. It is the story of Twilight from Edward's point of view.

Summary edit see section history

Originally written as a character development exercise, "Midnight Sun" tells the story of Twilight from Edward's point of view. As it is unfinished, it only contains the first few chapters of the story, and is in need of editing. It is available to read on her website StephenieMeyer.com.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Edward Cullen: Lead protagonist and storyteller. He is a vampire that has vowed not to kill humans for their blood, instead drinks animal's blood. Bella's soul mate.
  • Isabella (Bella) Swan: human, friend of Edward and the Cullen familywho shakes up Edward's entire existence
  • Dr. Carsile Cullen: Vampire, Edward's adopted father.
  • Alice Cullen: Vampire, member of the Cullen family, adoptive sister of Edward.
  • Esme Cullen: Vampire, Edward's adoptive mother.
  • Rosalie Hale: Vampire, member of the Cullen family, adoptive sister of Edward.
  • Jasper Hale: Vampire, member of Cullen family, adoptive brother of Edward.
  • Emmett Cullen: Vampire, member of the Cullen family, adoptive brother of Edward.
  • Tanya: Vampire of the Denali coven, Kate and Irina's sister. She has romantic interest in Edward.
  • Kate: Vampire from Denali clan, Irina and Tanya's sister.
  • Irina: Vampire from Denali clan, Tanya and Kate's sister.
  • Charlie Swan: Bella's divorced father and the Forks sheriff.
  • Renee Dwyer: Bella's mother.
  • Phil Dwyer: Bella's new step-dad, a minor league baseball player.
  • Jessica Stanley: One of Bella's human friends. Mean and jealous.
  • Mike Newton: Bella's human friend who is also romantically interested in her.
  • Angela Weber: Human friend of Bella.
  • Tyler Crowley: Human boy interested in Bella.
  • Lauren Mallory: Girl who attends school with Bella and Edward.
  • Mr. Banner: The Biology teacher
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “In this vision, I was not Bella's sentence; she was my reward.”
    Edward Cullen
  • “Her existence alone was excuse enough to justify the creation of the entire world.”
    Edward Cullen
  • “That wasn't the first time. Your number was up the first time I met you.”
    Edward Cullen

Setting & Locations edit see section history

Most of the story takes place in Forks, Washington where Bella and Edward live.

First Sentence edit see section history

This was the time of day when I wished I was able to sleep.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. First Sight
2. Open Book
3. Phenomenon
4. Visions
5. Invitations
6. Blood Type
7. Melody
8. Ghost
9. Port Angeles
10. Theory
11. Interrogations
12. Complications

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in The Twilight Saga. (standard series)
This is book 2 of 9 in Twilight Universe. (universe)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Stephenie Meyer (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
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ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 264

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This is an unfinished book by Stephenie Meyer.

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

  • StephenieMeyer.com: You can read this book by following the menu. Select "Twilight Series", then "Twilight", then "Extras".

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Marked
  • Chosen
  • Nightfall

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Twilight
  • New Moon
  • Eclipse
  • Breaking Dawn

Books That Influenced This Book edit see section history

   
  • Twilight

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