I Did a Bad Thing
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I Did a Bad Thing
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!
Don’t miss the brand-new gripping psychological crime thriller for 2026 from the bestselling author of The Fall and The Intruders
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’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Great characters and a plot that is absolutely page-turning, I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend’ 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!’ 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
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008732301
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Louise Jensen is a global No.1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Louise has sold over a million English language books and her novels have been sold for translation to twenty-five territories, as well as being featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers' lists. Louise was nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award and The Guardian's Not the Booker 2018. The Gift has been optioned for TV and film. Louise lives with her husband, children, madcap dog and a rather naughty cat in Northamptonshire. She loves to hear from readers and writers and can be found at www.louisejensen.co.uk, where she regularly blogs flash fiction and writing tips.
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