
This Story Might Save Your Life
The instant New York Times bestseller. A stunning, suspenseful thriller with the heart of a love story
Tiffany Crum(Author)
Hodder & Stoughton (Publisher)
Published on 12. March 2026
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-3997-4468-3 (ISBN)
Description
'A MYSTERY WRAPPED INSIDE A LOVE STORY. A STUNNING DEBUT' ALICE FEENEY
'THIS IS THE THRILLER I NEEDED TO FILL THAT GONE GIRL-SHAPED HOLE' RUTH MANCINI
An Amazon Best Book of 2026
'A gripping, page-turning tale for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and complex male-female friendships' WOMAN'S OWN
'Both a love story and a thriller, this is a must-read' SUN
'A brilliantly absorbing modern mystery' HEAT
'Bound to be the biggest book of 2026'
'This mystery-thriller has it all'
'The twisty domestic suspense of Lisa Jewell blended with the soft romantic yearning of B.K. Borison'
'I absolutely ADORED this'
'A reminder of why I love reading'
'This story had me in an absolute chokehold'
'A brilliantly written thriller with the undercurrent of deep romantic love'
'Funny, heartbreaking and so beautiful'
'I don't think I've ever been so engrossed'
'You will fall hopelessly in love with these characters'
'Absolutely addictive. This story might keep you up at night'
'THIS AMAZING THRILLER MIGHT JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE'
Benny and Joy like to say that they've been saving each other since the moment they met.
Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is accused of her murder.
Best friends Benny and Joy host a beloved 'comedy survival' podcast, gleefully finding life-affirming humour in near-death experiences.
When Benny arrives at Joy and her husband's home one morning to record, he finds shattered glass and an empty house.
With Joy missing and the hours ticking by, not even their most devoted fans could guess the terrible secrets they have hidden from the world - and from each other.
If Benny wants to find Joy in time, and clear his own name, he'll have to solve the highest stakes survival story yet.
'A heart-pounding thriller and a heart-melting romance' ANNABEL MONAGHAN
'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' AMY TINTERA
'A meticulously plotted mystery wrapped up in a tender love story' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN
'The pages practically turn themselves in this nuanced thriller' NINA SIMON
'THIS IS THE THRILLER I NEEDED TO FILL THAT GONE GIRL-SHAPED HOLE' RUTH MANCINI
An Amazon Best Book of 2026
'A gripping, page-turning tale for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and complex male-female friendships' WOMAN'S OWN
'Both a love story and a thriller, this is a must-read' SUN
'A brilliantly absorbing modern mystery' HEAT
'Bound to be the biggest book of 2026'
'This mystery-thriller has it all'
'The twisty domestic suspense of Lisa Jewell blended with the soft romantic yearning of B.K. Borison'
'I absolutely ADORED this'
'A reminder of why I love reading'
'This story had me in an absolute chokehold'
'A brilliantly written thriller with the undercurrent of deep romantic love'
'Funny, heartbreaking and so beautiful'
'I don't think I've ever been so engrossed'
'You will fall hopelessly in love with these characters'
'Absolutely addictive. This story might keep you up at night'
'THIS AMAZING THRILLER MIGHT JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE'
Benny and Joy like to say that they've been saving each other since the moment they met.
Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is accused of her murder.
Best friends Benny and Joy host a beloved 'comedy survival' podcast, gleefully finding life-affirming humour in near-death experiences.
When Benny arrives at Joy and her husband's home one morning to record, he finds shattered glass and an empty house.
With Joy missing and the hours ticking by, not even their most devoted fans could guess the terrible secrets they have hidden from the world - and from each other.
If Benny wants to find Joy in time, and clear his own name, he'll have to solve the highest stakes survival story yet.
'A heart-pounding thriller and a heart-melting romance' ANNABEL MONAGHAN
'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' AMY TINTERA
'A meticulously plotted mystery wrapped up in a tender love story' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN
'The pages practically turn themselves in this nuanced thriller' NINA SIMON
Reviews / Votes
A brilliantly absorbing modern mystery * Heat * A gripping, page-turning tale for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and complex male-female friendships * Women's Own * Beautifully written with big heart and big twists, this is a mystery wrapped inside a love story. A stunning debut and an exciting new voice in the genre. I loved it -- Alice Feeney, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL UGLY Hilarious, heart-breaking, intriguing and so, so clever. I knew on the first page that I was going to love it. This is the thriller I needed to fill that Gone Girl-shaped hole -- Ruth Mancini, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE WOMAN ON THE LEDGE This Story Might Save Your Life is a gripping, unique debut you won't want to miss. It's a meticulously plotted mystery wrapped up in a tender love story, a book that is as funny as it is sad; hugely uplifting, but unflinching when it comes to the darkness at the heart of some people. Joy and Benny's story of survival will stay with me for a long time -- Cressida McLauglin, million-copy bestselling author A heart-pounding thriller and a heart-melting romance, this is the most compelling novel I've read in years. Brace yourselves for a full body experience -- Annabel Monaghan, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of IT'S A LOVE STORY Both a riveting mystery and a love story, This Story Might Save Your Life is one of the best thrillers I've read this year. Crum's book is perfectly paced and unputdownable, with vividly drawn characters I won't soon forget. I devoured it! -- Amy Tintera, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of LISTEN FOR THE LIE I truly loved reading This Story Might Save Your Life. The pace was terrific, and it was so smart and engrossing. The pages practically turn themselves in this nuanced thriller. I couldn't put it down! -- Nina Simon, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHT An expertly crafted mystery, with a heartfelt will-they-won't-they romance at the core, This Story Might Save Your Life is complex and deeply immersive, with characters that leap from the page. Tiffany Crum's splashy debut breaks genre barriers in a fresh, exciting way -- Ashely Tate, international bestselling author of TWENTY-SEVEN MINUTES A clever and complex mystery fuses with an epic love story in a stunning debut that's both heart-pounding and heartbreaking. This story will definitely stay with you long after turning the final page -- Lisa Gray, bestselling author of THIN AIR A whip-smart mystery. A love story that lingers. This Story Might Save Your Life is as clever as it is heartfelt, with sparkling prose, characters you can't help but love, and a suspenseful puzzle at its core. Tiffany Crum's debut-and what a debut!-had me feverishly turning pages, and when it ended, I found myself wishing I could stay in her world just a little longer -- Kelsey Cox, USA TODAY bestselling author of PARTY OF LIARS A unique and complex mystery that is both thrilling and emotionally charged -- Lisa Ballantyne, international bestselling author of THE GUILTY ONES This book reels you in with a great hook, then follows through with a standout voice that's engaging, witty and totally in control of its twisty plot. A fantastic read -- Jo Leevers, author of TELL ME HOW THIS ENDS Unique, witty, poignant and gripping, This Story Might Save Your Life is the combination of Gone Girl meets Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow I didn't know I needed. Perfectly paced, with wonderful characters, compelling twists and so much heart, it's a knockout debut -- Nicci Cloke, author of Her Many FacesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
576 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-4468-3 (9781399744683)
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Tiffany Crum
This Story Might Save Your Life
The instant New York Times bestseller. A stunning, suspenseful thriller with the heart of a love story
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03/2026
Hodder & Stoughton
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Tiffany Crum grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison. A longtime Californian, she worked a variety of jobs in the film industry before earning her MFA in creative writing. She now lives in Atlanta with her husband, sons, and dogs, and spends her free time trying to keep her vegetable garden alive. This Story Might Save Your Life is her debut novel.