The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Twins, Saskia Sarginson
It was the summer that changed everything…
With trembling hands, Meg knocks on the door of the large manor house. Behind her, the view down to the river is spectacular. She’s here to be the nanny to two young children.
It’s not the job Meg is anxious about, though. It’s the house itself that scares her, and the secrets lurking inside. Not only that, but will her new employer recognise her?
The door opens. A beautiful, smiling woman greets her and ushers her inside.
As she walks in, Meg realizes the house is exactly as she remembers. Her employer hasn’t changed much, either, unlike Meg. The last time they met was fifteen years ago, when Meg was a child.
Because this is where Meg lived the summer her mother went missing. The summer her life changed. The summer Meg believes she killed a man.
Now she’s back, in disguise as Margaret the nanny, and determined to find out what really happened. But some secrets are best left buried. Because someone knows exactly who Meg is, and they will do whatever it takes to keep her quiet…
A completely gripping, powerfully-written, nailbitingly-twisty thriller, guaranteed to keep readers up all night, from bestselling Richard & Judy Bookclub author, Saskia Sarginson. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden and Girl on the Train.
READER REVIEWS
Saskia Sarginson’s One Dark Summer is a slow-burning, atmospheric psychological thriller that pulls readers into a tangle of memory, guilt, and long-buried secrets. With a hauntingly beautiful setting and a protagonist on the edge of unravelling, this novel blends suspense with emotional depth in a way that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
It was absolutely brilliant. One I will always recommend.
Atmospheric and gorgeously twisty, I really loved this novel.
If you love your thrillers slow-burning, emotionally rich, and set in moody old houses full of secrets, One Dark Summer might be exactly your vibe.
The atmosphere in this book is incredible. Cleverly written with a brilliant cast of characters.
An absolutely cracking ending.
I can’t recommend it enough. An incredible book. I absolutely loved it.
It will make you question everything and everyone and keep you on the edge of your seat!
Wow. I can’t remember the last time I read a thriller so fast! I could not put it down! One Dark Summer was such a thrilling and fast paced bingeable read.
I didn’t want to put this book down.
There is everything in this book, mystery, suspense, romance, emotion, all of which make it a compelling read. Highly recommended.
Wow – this book had so many secrets, twists and turns…what a great thriller!
Remarkable!! I couldn’t put it down. 100% recommended!
It is so fast paced and impossible to put down. A page turner that had me reading well into the night.
This book is so good I kept forgetting to breathe.