I loved this book!! It had me guessing to the very end and at one point I thought I had guessed it right? Wrong!! These are the best kind of books!! It reminded me of Freida McFadden. Who is another one of my favorite authors!! A big thank you to NetGalley and for the publishers for letting me read this book early!! There were so many things I loved in this book!! The anticipation, excitement, nervousness, feelings that I got while reading this were all worth it!! Cant wait to check out more books like this from the author in the future!! It was a very fun creepy read. I only wish that I had read it for Halloween or sometime sooner. One Dark Night is definitely a book I won’t forget reading.

I love Halloween murder mysteries it’s always fun and full of atmospheric vibes. The party aspect was fun as well I loved how it was the catalyst to the murder. It was giving Agatha Christie vibes

One Dark Night by Hannah Richell is an engaging, twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Big thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advance e-copy! Mark your calendar for August 19!

On Halloween night, a group of teens gather in the woods near a road rumored to be haunted. By morning, one of them is dead. What follows is a layered mystery told from multiple perspectives—Rachel, a school counselor struggling to connect with her teenage daughter; Ben, her ex-husband and the detective investigating the case; and Ellie, their daughter, who is keeping some big secrets.

This book delivers plenty of red herrings and shifting suspicions, making it a fun, fast-paced read. I loved how the story balanced urban legend vibes with real-world tensions like privilege, parenting, and past mistakes catching up. Some twists were stronger than others, but overall, it kept me hooked. If you enjoy multi-POV thrillers with a steady build of suspense, this one is worth picking up!

This book was great! Lots of twists throughout that I didn’t see coming. Has many POVs, but it was pretty easy to keep track of everything. Towards the end I predicted part of the ending, but there were parts I never saw coming.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy!

I am newer into mystery/horror, but I have to say I always know who did it. I’m either very good, or highly suspicious of everyone. Likely the latter.

With that said, I didn’t see this twist! It was an entertaining ride from beginning to end.

I will say the book was written in third person and in present tense, which I don’t think I have ever read before? I have read third person, past tense or first person, present tense, but never third person, present tense. It was a little different for me at first, but it did not impede the story.

To sum it all up, the story was very entertaining and I enjoyed that I didn’t guess the ending. I will definitely check out more of Hannah Richell’s books in the future.

On Halloween night, a group of teens gather in the woods near a road infamous for its ghostly legend. By the end of the night, one of them is dead. (sounded promising and creepy but was very mild)

Rachel, a school guidance counselor, struggles to connect with her teen daughter, Ellie, as the town tries to understand the tragedy that just occured. Her ex-husband, is a detective investigating the case and he is not sure Ellie is telling the truth and well yeah, she harbors secrets from both her parents...

Told from multiple perspectives, the narrative doesn’t fully commit to any one voice, making the characters feel somewhat forgettable. At times, the story drags without adding much depth, but the twist is well-executed and neatly resolved. The writing is straightforward and easy to follow, making it a quick, one-sitting read.

I feel like they could have delved deeper and darker into the infamous ghost legend—it had the potential to be much creepier and add more layers to the story. But alas, the book did not. Overall, it’s a decent read—good, but not great.

Thank you, NetGalley and Atria books for a DRC of this book.

This book was well written. I sometimes have a hard time when authors switch perspectives every chapter because if written improperly, it appears abruptly, confusing, and disconnected. However, the author wrote the transitions wonderfully and kept me on. Track with the story.

I was also surprised by this book because it is a slow burn, but I still was invested in the story. I usually have to push myself to continue to read these kinds of books, but I flew this book. There are enough gripping scenes in this book to keep you turning pages.

While reading, I was thinking about giving a lower rating because I thought the book was predictable. I thought I knew what was happening until the end when I was thrown for a loop. I was pleasantly surprised I hadn't guessed the plot.

My only complaint is the ending. There was so much building on the family relationship dynamic, and the ending left resolved to the imagination of the reader. I get why the author left that portion hanging, I was just a little disappointed because so much was described throughout the book about the broken relationships between the main characters and felt like I needed more resolve at the end. However, like I said, I can see why she left it open for interpretation, and I still really enjoyed the book.

Teens like going to a tower where there is a lady in white haunting it. I wasn't very interested in this book. I suppose it just wasn't really my kind of thing unfortunately.

First I would like to thank NetGalley and Atria books for giving me the opportunity of an ARC!
I wanted to love this book so bad, the idea was a perfect thriller to me. Unfortunately I had a hard time keeping interest in it. I did enjoy the book overall, there were some great twists & turns. But to me the story just progressed too slow, & it felt like it was unfinished in a way. It seemed like there were so many characters with so many storylines but then a lot fell off or were never spoken on again. Even the ending seemed unfinished. Definitely a decent read.
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Thank you Netgalley, Hannah Richell, and Simon and Schuster for this e-ARC.

One Dark Night brings us haunting suspense, emotion, and family drama at the prestigious Folly View school.

The story is about a group of kids, teachers and families, whose lives become intertwined one tragic night near their school. In an isolated location in the woods, a young girl is murdered after a Halloween party. As we read on, we learn secrets about the families, the faculty and the students.

I thought I had this all figured out, but I should've known, I didn't. I was very surprised by the ending and thrown by the actual killer.

Somewhat of a slow burn thriller, but kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it! This book kept me guessing the entire time! This book is so well written and such a clever thriller!

I have to give this one 4.5 for only one reason - the beginning just felt slow for me but my goodness!! The twist - I was completely fooled and my jaw actually dropped. Beautifully haunting story told from multiple POVs. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and the nail biting thrill of this one! I’m already on the hunt for more Hannah Richell books!

First, thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book as an ARC.
This one just didn’t hit the mark for me personally. I was intrigued by this book in the very beginning. The middle build up area felt like it dragged out at times which made my interest stall some throughout the book but the ending twist was good. I personally felt like this one was a slow burn but once you got to the good parts it kept you on your toes. The author wanted the story to feel like the killer was someone specific and then that changed which did leave a nice surprise at the very end. I just couldn’t rate my review higher due to my lack of connection I had with the book and characters and for the parts I struggled getting through with the slow burning.

I liked this one! I read a lot of murder mysteries / thrillers, and they can start to blur together after a while. That doesn't necessarily make any of them less enjoyable to read, but it does mean that finding a standout story is a little more challenging. I don't know that I would say that this one was dramatically different than others I've read, but something about the execution really worked for me.

I was in this one from the beginning. I found the characters and pacing to be consistently moving forward, developmentally, and that definitely added to my engagement. I would definitely read this author again. The story was taut and fast-paced and the revelations came at just the right intervals to keep me wanting more.

very thrilling and loved the cover! Can not go wrong with this one. I was very on edge to see what happens.

First time reading this author. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
I really enjoy detailed, in depth stories and this one did not disappoint. Halloween, mystery and murder..yes!
I found myself wanting to keep reading even when I could keep my eyes open.
When I can separate characters easily, it makes the read so much more enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this one. The pacing was great and the tension slowly built as the story went on. The atmosphere, as well as the plot building, really made this a very engaging thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Publishes in the US August 19, 2025.

This was a well-written spooky mystery that I devoured in one day. It had the perfect amount of tension throughout the story so I couldn't put it down. This book has all the elements I love- a posh boarding school, creepy caretakers, caves, bonfires on Halloween, and a local ghost story. Add in the fog and the twisty ending, and it's easily one of the best books I've read lately.

As I dove into the first chapter, it became immediately clear that this was a British author at work. I have a deep appreciation for British thrillers; there's something about their intricate plots and nuanced characters that captivates me. This was my first experience with this particular writer, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The book was a swift read; I found myself completely absorbed, unable to put it down for even a second. The characters were brilliantly crafted, each one adding depth and intrigue to the unfolding story. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat, filled with unexpected twists and turns that heightened the suspense. My only regret is that the narrative is steeped in rich autumn imagery, evoking the warm hues and crisp air of that season, making me wish I had experienced it during autumn rather than the cold winter months. The combination of setting and storytelling created a vivid backdrop that would have been even more enchanting amidst the fall foliage.

A mystery/thriller around Halloween? Sign me up! This book was everything I needed! It pulled me in by my shirt collar and clung to me! I couldn’t put it down!!