
I Did a Bad Thing
Louise Jensen(Author)
HQ (Publisher)
Published on 23. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-00-873230-1 (ISBN)
Description
Dark, pulse-pounding and full of twists, don't miss Louise Jensen's most addictive thriller yet! Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, Cara Hunter and true crime!
'I absolutely love Louise Jensen's books and this is no exception. Just when you think you know what's going on another twist is thrown into the story' FIVE star reader review
'Great characters and a plot that is absolutely page-turning, I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend' FIVE star reader review
'To say this was an addictive read is an understatement! I really enjoyed the way this was written, which keeps you reading and makes it impossible to put down!' FIVE star reader review
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Oh, God. There's so much blood.
Panic skitters around every cell in my body. I can't breathe.
I need to hide the evidence. From everyone.
What have I done?
When Mia Finch begins documenting her daughter's battle with a rare blood disorder, she never expected to become a popular social media influencer. And she never expected that fame to turn into a nightmare ...
One year later, a true crime documentary airs looking into the case of the Finch family tragedy. As the documentary uncovers more about what really happened to the Finches, public interest in the case reaches fever pitch. In a world where everyone is watching, how can you keep your darkest secrets hidden?
I Did a Bad Thing is a one-more-chapter psychological thriller exploring how even the most well-intentioned lies can spiral into catastrophe - and murder ...
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Praise for Louise Jensen:
'The term page-turner was made for books like this. Intricate plotting, incredible pace, and a wonderful weaving of past and present.' Andrea Mara
'There is a reliable no-nonsense style about Jensen's writing that immediately draws you into her stories ... superb' Daily Mail
'Gripping thriller' Woman & Home
'Thrilling' Crime Monthly
'I absolutely love Louise Jensen's books and this is no exception. Just when you think you know what's going on another twist is thrown into the story' FIVE star reader review
'Great characters and a plot that is absolutely page-turning, I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend' FIVE star reader review
'To say this was an addictive read is an understatement! I really enjoyed the way this was written, which keeps you reading and makes it impossible to put down!' FIVE star reader review
* * * *
Oh, God. There's so much blood.
Panic skitters around every cell in my body. I can't breathe.
I need to hide the evidence. From everyone.
What have I done?
When Mia Finch begins documenting her daughter's battle with a rare blood disorder, she never expected to become a popular social media influencer. And she never expected that fame to turn into a nightmare ...
One year later, a true crime documentary airs looking into the case of the Finch family tragedy. As the documentary uncovers more about what really happened to the Finches, public interest in the case reaches fever pitch. In a world where everyone is watching, how can you keep your darkest secrets hidden?
I Did a Bad Thing is a one-more-chapter psychological thriller exploring how even the most well-intentioned lies can spiral into catastrophe - and murder ...
*********
Praise for Louise Jensen:
'The term page-turner was made for books like this. Intricate plotting, incredible pace, and a wonderful weaving of past and present.' Andrea Mara
'There is a reliable no-nonsense style about Jensen's writing that immediately draws you into her stories ... superb' Daily Mail
'Gripping thriller' Woman & Home
'Thrilling' Crime Monthly
Reviews / Votes
'A galloping pulse-pounder' Heat 'Red herrings will boggle the mind and you'll be left open-mouthed by the turn of events' Woman's Weekly 'A compelling page-turner' Bella 'Emotionally gripping story' WomanMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-873230-1 (9780008732301)
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Person
Louise Jensen has sold approaching 2 million copies of her International No. 1 psychological thrillers. Her novels have also been translated into twenty-five languages and are for sale in over thirty territories. Louise's books have been featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller's List and have been optioned for TV and film. Louise's books have been nominated for various awards including, the Goodreads Debut Award, The Guardian's 'Not the Booker' prize, best Polish thriller of 2018. She has also been listed for two CWA (Crime Writing Association) Dagger Awards. When Louise isn't writing thrillers, she turns her hand to penning love stories under the name Amelia Henley, along with writing short stories for magazines.
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