Bad Blood

'An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it ? Jennie Godfrey, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS

A FAMILY FULL OF SECRETS

Justine Stone left her small, claustrophobic hometown in Essex eighteen years ago, turning her back on her family and what happened that terrible night.

A HOUSE FULL OF LIES

But when her childhood sweetheart, Jake, is accused of a horrific double murder, Justine's world begins to crumble. And when her brother disappears in the wake of the deaths, Justine is forced to open the door to the past again - a door that she's kept shut for years.

A NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

What has her mother been hiding all this time? Why does nobody ever talk about the death of her father? And what did her brother know about the couple Jake is accused of killing?

WHEN EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO LIE, HOW DO YOU UNCOVER THE TRUTH?

'Incredibly gripping. A triumph' - Claire Douglas, #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO. 9

Incredibly gripping. A triumph Claire Douglas, #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO 9
A page-turner in every sense of the word, BAD BLOOD is a masterclass in pacing Anstey Harris, author of WHEN I FIRST HELD YOU
BAD BLOOD is a twisty, gripping, fresh take on a legal thriller, deftly weaving an intricate plot that keeps you guessing. Criminally good! Amy McCulloch, author of BREATHLESS
I thoroughly enjoyed it, a satisfyingly complex twisty and twisted thriller that takes you in all manner of unexpected directions. Sarah draws her characters with great skill and a knack for pacing that would put many a seasoned writer to shame, let alone a debut . . . A plot that delights in defying expectations at every turn James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series
BAD BLOOD is a tangled, twisty, thrill-ride of a bookwith a protagonist you won't forget and layers upon layers of secrets and lies. A super-dark thriller that keeps you guessing and gasping until the very last page Cressida McLaughlin
A beautifully-written, atmospheric thrillerwith a killer twist - I loved it. Can't wait to see what Sarah writes next" Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET
I was immersed in this tale of a small town where everyone has secrets and nothing is quite what it seems. Sarah Hornsley takes us on a well crafted journey full on tension and twists. Claustrophobic and unsettling in the best way- BAD BLOOD is sure to be the thriller of 2025 Roxie Cooper, author of THE DAY WE MET
Excellent debut psychological / legal thriller. Flawless structure. Taut intelligent, and shockingly gripping. Loved the mentions of Kintsugi, the epistolary flourishes and the descriptions of barrister life. BRILLIANT Will Dean, author of THE CHAMBER
'Once I started, I couldn't stop reading this tautly paced tale of family secrets and betrayal. BAD BLOOD is a perfectly titled page-turner; 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
BAD BLOOD is 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 dark, twisted thriller from a compelling new voice. Part law-room thriller, part psychological family drama - and chock-full of secrets and lies - this had everything I expect from a pageturner and more besides. An absolute belter! Russ Thomas, bestselling author of SLEEPING DOGS
Your next favorite read . . . [A] masterful blend of suspense and emotion that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 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
From the first page of BAD BLOOD, I was completely immersed in the sophisticated labyrinth Sarah Hornsley has created. With brilliant insight into the complexities of trauma, guilt, and complicity, Hornsley peels back the layers in a poignant and captivating suspense that is ultimately about how far we'll go for love. The head-snapping reveals, jaw-dropping twists, and stunning conclusion make this a masterfully sensational thriller Samantha M. Bailey, USA TODAY, Amazon Charts, and #1 bestselling author of HELLO, JULIET
Clear your diary for this one - you won't be able to put this oh-so-twisty read down i Paper
Strap in for all these twists and turns Crime Monthly Magazine
Perfect for fans of courtroom dramas with an emotional twist Platinum

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. Bad Blood is her first novel. Rights have sold in multiple territories and it has been optioned for television.

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