The Blue Hour

‘Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.’ Independent

‘Undoubtedly Hawkins’ best novel yet’ Observer

For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out.

The island’s only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. But Vanessa is dead now, and her friend Grace has moved in. A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation, guarding the island’s past. . .

Meanwhile, in London, a stranger makes a small but terrible discovery - a human bone. And in that moment Grace’s precious solitude is threatened.

How will she respond? Can she be trusted?

The secrets of Eris Island won’t stay buried for long. And suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . .

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Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour!

'This blew me away. I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It’s creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review

'I soaked up every bit of this book, savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review

'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review

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More praise for The Blue Hour:

'A fine, insidious thriller.' The Mail on Sunday

'A masterpiece! Gorgeous and chilling.' SHARI LAPENA

'Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON

‘Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read.’ MARIAN KEYES


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