The Dark

Karen Woods

Summary

In the dead of night, he’ll find you… 
Jess Mayor has never been afraid of the dark. Until now. 
When a night out ends in tragedy and a body pulled from the canal, everyone apart the victim’s family moves on. It was just an accident, wasn’t it? 
But how many bodies will it take before a connection is made? No witnesses, no signs of struggle, no hope of proving whether these were unnatural deaths. 
Until Jess Mayor gets the story under her skin. She’s spent all her life looking after other people – she’s a daughter, wife, mother, cleaner – but now she’s doing something for herself. And that means telling the story of the victims. 
But as Jess puts herself in danger in search of the truth, it will mean facing up to who really lurks in the shadows. And some things are better off left in the dark… 
With suspense at its core, this urban crime mystery turns an ordinary woman into a determined detective, hunting through street clues and haunting stories that others have learned to ignore. A compelling fiction novel for readers of thrillers and sleuths, it’s the latest tale where the best truth comes at the highest cost. 
For fans of Jacqui Rose (The Good Wife), Emma Tallon (Runaway Girl), Alex Kane (Janey), Kerry Kaya (Revenge), and Dreda Say Mitchell (Blood Secrets). 
HarperCollins 2026

Duration: about 6 hours (05:58:26)
Publishing date: 2026-06-18; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —