One Dark Night

A gripping thriller of murder and haunting secrets

Hannah Richell author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Publishing:5th Jun '25

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 5th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

One Dark Night cover

In this gripping thriller, a small town is shaken by a murder linked to local legends, revealing dark secrets and hidden dangers.

In One Dark Night, the haunting tale begins with a wedding day tragedy, where a bride is murdered and left for the crows. This chilling event casts a long shadow over the small town of Thorncombe, where legends of a ghostly girl in a white dress linger in the woods. The townspeople whisper of her spirit, believed to lure unsuspecting victims to their doom. When another girl is found dead, arranged eerily at the base of an old stone folly, the community is plunged into fear and uncertainty.

The investigation falls into the hands of local police detective Ben Chase, who quickly finds himself in a personal nightmare. The victim is a student from his daughter's school, heightening the stakes and emotions surrounding the case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Chase grapples with the possibility that this death might be linked to something far more sinister than a mere prank gone awry. The pressure mounts as the investigation reveals dark secrets, and the line between friend and foe blurs.

One Dark Night is a masterfully crafted thriller that keeps readers on edge, where every character harbors hidden motives and the true nature of evil lurks just out of sight. As the noose tightens around Chase’s family, the chilling question remains: can he uncover the truth before it’s too late?

‘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

ISBN: 9781398528000

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

432 pages