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One Dark Summer

A nailbitingly-twisty thriller from Saskia Sarginson

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One Dark Summer

By: Saskia Sarginson
Narrated by: Anna Burnett, Gloria Sanders
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The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Twins, Saskia Sarginson. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden and Girl on the Train! 📚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.

Readers love Saskia Sarginson:

Utterly engrossing I was compulsively turning the pages until late into the night… The ending was mind-blowing. A marvellous read and a haunting story that will stay with me.’ Bestselling author, Rona Halsall

A beautifully crafted story with a sting in its tail. Did I see that coming? No, I did not.’ Bestselling author, Diane Saxon

Brilliantly written. A clever engaging book that had me hooked from the first page.’ Bestselling author, JA Baker

Haunting, clever and captivating, with a jaw-dropping ending which floored me…’ Bestselling author, Natasha Boydell

This took over my entire life until I had finished it! Such an original premise and it’s brought to life so vividly… The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided again! Amazing. A perfect thriller!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had my head in a complete spin… I loved everything about this book… A must read for psychological thriller fans.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was completely blindsided by the twist in the end.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant!… Had me turning the pages at an alarming rate right up to the shocking end.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was hooked… Packed with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. The shocking conclusion left me reeling—I definitely didn’t see it coming!… Thrilling and unforgettable!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A wild rideIt ended with a bang! I inhaled the last 50% of the book, it was so good.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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My first book by this author. I really enjoyed it. It was dark and twisted, and would appeal to most fans of the genre. The characters were fascinating. Good narration.

Compelling mystery

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This was a great story and kept me reading all the way. There wa s bit in the middle when you thought "Hey. Why dosen't she just go?" Then you realise she ould not and it is essential for her motivation and charater and the whole story.
Last half just keeps you guessing and interested.
Could tell you why but just read it!

Great story and really, really well narrated

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Kept my attention throughout. With a great narration and gripping plot, it was very much enjoyed.

A Great Story

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