One Dark Summer
the gripping new crime thriller that will keep you up all night, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell
$30.66
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2026
Summary
THE TRUTH COULD DESTROY THIS FAMILY…
Lily and her father have built a life for themselves in the wake of her mother’s death.
But someone knows more than they’re letting on about what really happened that night, on Osea Island.
And when Lily gets a visit from a relative who claims to know more about her family than she realised, she is pulled into a mystery that takes her back to the past - back to what happened out on the sea all those years ago.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399725927 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399725920 |
| Author: | Sarah Hornsley |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 154mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
PRAISE FOR BAD BLOOD
Incredibly gripping. A triumph * Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO 9 *
A tangled, twisty, thrill-ride of a book with a protagonist you won’t forget and layers upon layers of secrets and lies * Cressida McLaughlin *
A beautifully written, atmospheric thriller with a killer twist - I loved it * Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET *
Flawless structure. Taut, intelligent, and shockingly gripping * Will Dean, author of THE CHAMBER *
An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it * Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS *
A twisty, gripping, fresh take on a legal thriller … Criminally good! * Amy McCulloch, author of BREATHLESS *
A satisfyingly complex, twisty and twisted thriller … A plot that delights in defying expectations at every turn * James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series *
Claustrophobic and unsettling in the best way * Roxie Cooper, author of THE DAY WE MET *
Suspenseful, addictive, twisty, and yes, it delivers that sucker-punch ending too! I loved it * Fionnuala Kearney, author of THE BOOK OF LOVE *
A first-rate psychological thriller! * Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS *
A dark, twisted thriller from a compelling new voice * Russ Thomas, bestselling author of SLEEPING DOGS *
Sarah Hornsley’s artful writing and lightning-fast plot will leave you breathless and craving more! * Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands, authors of TRUST ISSUES *
The head-snapping reveals, jaw-dropping twists, and stunning conclusion make this a masterfully sensational thriller * Samantha M. Bailey, bestselling author of HELLO, JULIET *
About The Author
Sarah Hornsley
Sarah Hornsley started her career in publishing in 2012 at Orion Books, followed by a short stint in script development before becoming a literary agent in 2015, joining PFD in 2021. She was selected for The Bookseller Rising Star list in 2019. She lives in Essex with her family, and writes alongside working as an agent. Her first novel, Bad Blood, was published in 2025. Rights have sold in multiple territories and it has been optioned for television.
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