One Dark Night
the spine-tingling thriller from the Richard and Judy book club author of The Search Party
Published on 12. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-3985-2803-1 (ISBN)
Description
A party at sunset. A body at sunrise. What happened that night in the woods? The brand new propulsive thriller from the author of The Search Party...
'Utterly gripping ... I couldn't put it down!' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM
'Immersive and twisty . . . Highly recommended' SARAH VAUGHAN, author of ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL
ELLIE
When the body of a young woman is discovered in the woods the morning after Halloween, arranged with ritualistic precision, teenager Ellie has more reason than most to be afraid ...
RACHEL
As both Ellie's mum and the local school counsellor, Rachel, must grapple with the terror gripping the community, a tough job that's made even harder when she realises her daughter is keeping secrets ...
BEN
Police detective Ben Chase is desperate to solve the murder, but with his daughter Ellie struggling and the noose circling ever tighter, can he catch the killer before they strike again?
Readers can't stop talking about One Dark Night... (5 star reader reviews*****)
'The setting is perfect ... I found this book to be dark, tense, engaging, mysterious, emotional, sad and adventurous!'
'Deliciously dark, oh so very twisty, and downright addictive'
'If you enjoy a thriller with lots of twists and turns, it keeps you guessing who the killer is ... I highly recommend reading this novel'
'This was a creepy kinda gothic thriller that had me glued to the pages from start to finish'
'So clever! Wow, what a plot and all its twists! This is definitely a five-star crime read'
'Utterly gripping ... I couldn't put it down!' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM
'Immersive and twisty . . . Highly recommended' SARAH VAUGHAN, author of ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL
ELLIE
When the body of a young woman is discovered in the woods the morning after Halloween, arranged with ritualistic precision, teenager Ellie has more reason than most to be afraid ...
RACHEL
As both Ellie's mum and the local school counsellor, Rachel, must grapple with the terror gripping the community, a tough job that's made even harder when she realises her daughter is keeping secrets ...
BEN
Police detective Ben Chase is desperate to solve the murder, but with his daughter Ellie struggling and the noose circling ever tighter, can he catch the killer before they strike again?
Readers can't stop talking about One Dark Night... (5 star reader reviews*****)
'The setting is perfect ... I found this book to be dark, tense, engaging, mysterious, emotional, sad and adventurous!'
'Deliciously dark, oh so very twisty, and downright addictive'
'If you enjoy a thriller with lots of twists and turns, it keeps you guessing who the killer is ... I highly recommend reading this novel'
'This was a creepy kinda gothic thriller that had me glued to the pages from start to finish'
'So clever! Wow, what a plot and all its twists! This is definitely a five-star crime read'
Reviews / Votes
'ONE DARK NIGHT is a superior crime thriller, with beautifully real characters and a wonderfully atmospheric setting. I read the closing chapters with my heart in my mouth, as the twists kept on coming. Compassionate and immersive, it's the perfect follow-up to THE SEARCH PARTY. I loved it' Emylia Hall'Hannah Richell has totally established herself as master of the twisty thriller. I couldn't put ONE DARK NIGHT down. It's completely gripping from start to finish, with so much to enjoy - the heart-in-the-mouth twists, the pacy plot, the brilliantly drawn characters and the brilliant sense of place. The perfect (dark) summer read' Harriet Evans
'Thrilling and page-turning' Sally Hepworth
'Hannah Richell's books never disappoint, and this addictive and atmospheric crime thriller is no exception. The perfect read to get lost in this summer' Kate Riordan
'Evocative and haunting, One Dark Night delves into the complexities of human nature and relationships. This gothic thriller had me on edge through its clever twists and turns, and kept me reading late into the night to the spine-chilling climax.' Petronella McGovern
'Dark and twisty small-town noir at its very best-I couldn't look away!' Pip Drysdale
'Hannah Richell is the new master of the atmospheric thriller. This story is a fast-burn that will have you suspecting every single character, before Richell delivers a satisfying "ta-da" moment with twist upon twist. An eery, suspenseful read with a cast of characters you'll both love and hate, and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor!' Ali Lowe
Richell has created a compelling new raft of authentic characters who not only face heart-pounding danger, but very relatable societal issues. I adored DS Ben Chase and school counsellor Rachel Dean. Wouldn't mind seeing them in future crime reads!' Michelle Prak
'This compulsive, eerie and suspenseful thriller kept me reading well into the night! Richell is the master of absorbing, atmospheric tales with complex characters who stay with you long after you turn the final page and One Dark Night is her best yet!' Rae Cairns
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-2803-1 (9781398528031)
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One Dark Night
the spine-tingling thriller from the Richard and Judy book club author of The Search Party
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One Dark Night
the spine-tingling thriller from the Richard and Judy book club author of The Search Party
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Hannah Richell was born in Kent and spent her childhood years in Buckinghamshire and Canada. After graduating from the University of Nottingham, she worked in the book publishing and film industries in both London and Sydney. She is a dual citizen of Great Britain and Australia, and currently lives in the South West of England with her family. Richell is the author of international bestsellers Secrets of the Tides (2012), The Shadow Year (2014), The Peacock Summer (2019) and The River Home (2020). Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages.