The Blue Hour
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The Blue Hour
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins is the latest masterful suspense thriller from the acclaimed author of The Girl on the Train. Dive into a gripping narrative set on the remote and mysterious island of Eris, where isolation breeds secrets and danger lurks with the shifting tides.
Eris is an enigmatic isle, untouched by the outside world for twelve hours each day due to its separation from the Scottish mainland. This solitary rock in the sea once housed Vanessa, a renowned artist whose turbulent marriage ended in her husband's mysterious disappearance two decades ago.
Now, Eris is home to Grace, a reclusive woman who has embraced the island's isolation. Her days are measured by the ebbs and flows of the tide, and she is content in her seclusion. However, the discovery of a shocking piece of art in a London gallery sets off a chain of events that bring unexpected visitors to Eris, threatening to unravel the island's hidden past.
As secrets long buried start to surface, Grace is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. The island holds the key to a mystery that could change everything. The story unfolds with atmospheric tension, revealing the haunting beauty and peril of Eris, where every character's motive is suspect and every corner of the island hides another piece of the puzzle.
The Blue Hour seamlessly combines Hawkins' signature twists and psychological depth, making it an unputdownable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Critics have lauded the book’s intricate plot and compelling characters, with Danya Kukafka calling it "an atmospheric and marvellously twisty novel," and Belinda Bauer praising it as "beautifully written, intriguing... a real page-turner."
Lee Child hails it as "the best Paula Hawkins yet, by a tense and haunting mile," while Mick Herron describes it as "extremely hard to put down." Val McDermid adds, "The Blue Hour swept me along on a tide as unforgiving and irresistible as the one around the island of Eris."
If you’re a fan of richly layered thrillers and the enthralling suspense that made Paula Hawkins a household name, The Blue Hour is a must-read. Experience the chilling allure of Eris and uncover the dark truths that lie within.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529938074
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Doubleday
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 414g
Pages: 336
About the Author
PAULA HAWKINS worked as a journalist for fifteen years before writing her first novel. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, she moved to London in 1989. Her first thriller The Girl on the Train became a global phenomenon, selling over 23 million copies. Published in over fifty languages, it was a No.1 bestseller around the world and a box-office-hit film starring Emily Blunt. Paula's most recent thrillers, Into the Water and A Slow Fire Burning, were also instant No.1 bestsellers. In 2021 A Slow Fire Burning was nominated for Thriller of the Year at the British Book Awards.
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