In a Dark, Dark Wood

From the author of The It Girl, discover a gripping modern murder mystery
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In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware is a gripping psychological thriller that centres around a hen party in a secluded cabin in the woods. The protagonist, Nora, finds herself drawn into a world of secrets and suspense when past and present collide. The story unfolds with tension and unexpected twists, creating a taut atmosphere of mystery and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this gripping mystery if you love psychological thrillers filled with suspense, twists, and dark secrets. The story delves into a reunion at an eerie and isolated house, weaving a tense atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You'll appreciate this book if you relish unravelling complex relationships and enjoy narratives that make you question every character's motives.

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In a Dark, Dark Wood

Nora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare's hen party arrives. A weekend in a remote cottage - the perfect opportunity for Nora to reconnect with her best friend, to put the past behind her. But something goes wrong. Very wrong.

The next big thing in crime fiction - does what for friendships what Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train did for marriages

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The next big thing in crime fiction - does what for friendships what Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train did for marriages.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

SOMEONE'S GETTING MARRIED. SOMEONE'S GETTING MURDERED.

'Tense, terrifying' Clare Mackintosh

Nora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back.

Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare's hen party arrives. A weekend in a remote cottage - the perfect opportunity for Nora to reconnect with her best friend, to put the past behind her.

But something goes wrong.

Very wrong.

And as secrets and lies unravel, out in the dark, dark wood the past will finally catch up with Nora.


Praise for In a Dark, Dark Wood:

  • 'Genuinely chilling and totally compulsive' Sunday Mirror
  • 'Mesmerising' Guardian
  • 'You won't be able to put down this creepy page-turner' Closer
  • 'Packed with suspense' Woman & Home

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Ruth Ware's In a Dark, Dark Wood is lauded as a chilling and compelling psychological thriller. Reviewers highlight its tension and claustrophobia, drawing comparisons to the likes of Agatha Christie and Gillian Flynn. The narrative's exploration of toxic friendships and atmospheric setting make it a gripping, haunting page-turner.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099598244

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway and The Turn of the Key have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times. Her books have been optioned for TV and film and she is published in more than 40 languages. Ruth lives near Brighton with her family.

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