One Dark Night
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One Dark Night
Narrated by:
Beth Eyre
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Narrated by:
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Beth Eyre
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Hannah Richell
From the bestselling author hailed as “the new master of the atmospheric thriller” comes a chilling crime novel packed with twists, secrets and small-town suspense.
On Halloween night, a party in the woods ends in tragedy.
By sunrise, a young woman is dead.
Her body lies at the foot of an ancient stone folly, carefully posed in a white dress—the same image at the heart of Thorncombe's darkest legend.
For generations, locals have whispered about the haunted woods where birds refuse to sing and the ghost of a murdered bride wanders among the trees, luring the unwary to their deaths. Most dismiss it as folklore.
Until now.
Detective Ben Chase is determined to uncover the truth. With a teenage daughter of his own, the case feels dangerously personal. Was the victim caught up in a cruel prank gone wrong, or is something far more sinister stalking the town?
As fear spreads through Thorncombe and suspicion falls on friends, neighbours and family members, Ben discovers that the killer may be closer than anyone imagined. And when the investigation begins to threaten those he loves most, solving the case becomes a race against time.
Dark, atmospheric and impossible to pause, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth, Jane Harper, Chris Hammer and mysteries where folklore, family secrets and murder collide.
A haunting small-town thriller where everyone has something to hide—and no one is safe.
“Thrilling and page-turning!” — Sally Hepworth
“The new master of the atmospheric thriller.” — Ali Lowe
“Delivers suspense until the very end.” — Books+Publishing
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Critic Reviews
'Dark and twisty small-town noir at its very best—I couldn't look away!' (Pip Drysdale)
‘Evocative and haunting, One Dark Night delves into the complexities of human nature and relationships. This gothic thriller had me on edge through its clever twists and turns, and kept me reading late into the night to the spine-chilling climax.’ (Petronella McGovern)
‘A sublime mystery with a meticulously-crafted ending that I didn’t see coming.’ (Michelle Prak)
‘Hannah Richell is the new master of the atmospheric thriller. This story is a fast-burn that will have you suspecting every single character, before Richell delivers a satisfying “ta-da” moment with twist upon twist. An eery, suspenseful read with a cast of characters you’ll both love and hate, and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor!’ (Ali Lowe)
‘This compulsive, eerie and suspenseful thriller kept me reading well into the night! Richell is the master of absorbing, atmospheric tales with complex characters who stay with you long after you turn the final page, and One Dark Night is her best yet!’ (Rae Cairns)
‘a gripping, tangled web of mystery and intrigue from the opening paragraph to its thrilling conclusion.'
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