The Village, 9781398716490
Paperback
Vanished queen, buried secrets: a village hides deadly truths.

The Village

a brilliantly chilling and thrilling mystery debut novel

$24.32

  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    12 May 2025

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Summary

The Village: A Mystery of Vanishing Secrets

An absolute page-turner, I’m actually on pins waiting for the story to unfold and my anxiety is through the roof. And what a jaw-swinging, heart-palpitating ending this book has, too!… An easy 5 star for me.’ Reader Review

The debris from the party the night before is scattered underneath the village tree and across the cobbles. Red wine stains the gr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398716490
ISBN-10:1398716499
Author:Lisa Rookes
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Orion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:12 May 2025
Weight:226g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 24mm
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Critics Review

Creepy, dark, and twisted! – Sharon Bolton * author of The Craftsman *This one is for all the gothic thriller fans… A gripping, pacy read with bold characters, gasp-out-loud twists, and an ending you’ll never see coming. – Carly Reagon * author of The Toll House *

About The Author

Lisa Rookes

Lisa is an award-winning journalist and lecturer. She spent the start of her career as a crime reporter and news editor before moving to national newspapers and women’s magazines. She is currently head of the undergraduate Journalism programme at the University of Sheffield and has won multiple awards for her teaching. Her debut gothic thriller The Village is published in 2025. She lives in Holmfirth in South Yorkshire with her husband, two sons, an arthritic Labrador and a disabled pug.

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