One Dark Night

the BRAND NEW thriller from the Richard and Judy book club author of The Search Party perfect for the holiday season!

By: Hannah Richell

Narrated by: Beth Eyre

A party at sunset. A body at sunrise. What happened that night in the woods? The brand new propulsive thriller from the author of The Search Party…

'Utterly gripping ... I couldn't put it down!' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM
‘Immersive and twisty . . . Highly recommended’ SARAH VAUGHAN, author of LITTLE DISASTERS

ELLIE
When the body of a young woman is discovered in the woods the morning after Halloween, arranged with ritualistic precision, teenager Ellie has more reason than most to be afraid …

RACHEL
As both Ellie’s mum and the local school counsellor, Rachel, must grapple with the terror gripping the community, a tough job that’s made even harder when she realises her daughter is keeping secrets …

BEN
Police detective Ben Chase is desperate to solve the murder, but with his daughter Ellie struggling and the noose circling ever tighter, can he catch the killer before they strike again?

Readers can't stop talking about One Dark Night… (5 star reader views*****)
‘The setting is perfect. It’s autumn, Halloween night and is located out in the woods! I found this book to be dark, tense, engaging, mysterious, emotional, sad and adventurous!’
‘Deliciously dark, oh so very twisty, and downright addictive’
‘If you enjoy a thriller with lots of twists and turns, it keeps you guessing who the killer is, you think you have worked it out and find out you’re completely wrong and I highly recommend reading this novel’
‘This was a creepy kinda gothic thriller that had me glued to the pages from start to finish. I can’t wait to read more by this author.’
'So clever! Wow, what a plot and all its twists! This is definitely a five-star crime read.'

Critic reviews

‘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

‘Dark and twisty small-town noir at its very best—I couldn't look away!’ Pip Drysdale

‘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

Richell has created a compelling new raft of authentic characters who not only face heart-pounding danger, but very relatable societal issues. I adored DS Ben Chase and school counsellor Rachel Dean. Wouldn’t mind seeing them in future crime reads!’ Michelle Prak

‘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