Thrilling read that definitely had my heart pounding. The writing made the plot seem realistic, which made it easier to read. It did sometimes feel like there was a lot to keep track of, but it wasn’t too difficult. Very spooky, and will be a fun Halloween read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Beautifully written, very spooky atmosphere, & I thought the map included at the start of the book was a fun bonus. The entire setting of the book was just really well done, I felt the English countryside gothic prep school vibes throughout the whole thing. I loved Rachel’s character, she was so real & endearing to me as a mom. Every time I thought I knew where this was going I was wrong & I ended up being very truly surprised by the ending!! It just had so many layers & I loved the thoughtfulness put into each little character & how everything tied together. I’m excited to have gotten to read this as an ARC, thank you to the publisher & netgalley!!!

Hannah Richell's book One Dark Night was an exciting chance for me to read my way back to my home, in England. I enjoyed her last book, The Search Party, so was very excited to be given the chance to read this one - thank you Netgalley! Set in South West England, a halloween party ends in death of a teenager. The suspense the author achives throughout the book is compelling and wonderful. The characters are well written, and the story flows well. She keeps the reader interested and entertained, weaving folk tales into the prose, and the darkness high, with haunted woods and ghost stories. I would highly recommend this read, and look forward to its release in August,

This thriller had me on the edge of my seat. It was enthralling and engaging. An excellent choice for any thriller lover.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I was shocked! I had never seen what was coming!
One Dark Night had me hooked from the very first chapter. What an amazing suspenseful thriller! I loved all of the twists and turns that Hannah Richelle threw at me. There were quite a few characters in the book, but I never lost track of any of them. Great read!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I was very excited to receive this book as an ARC as it has all the elements that appeal to me: the backdrop of an English countryside, a gothic feel and an academic setting.

This one drew me in quickly as we learn that a young girl has been murdered in the woods adjacent to an elite private school. Everyone involved, from the students to the staff and the police are harboring secrets, adding to the suspense and tension. Halfway through, I (of course) thought I had it figured out, until the very end when there was quite the unexpected twist.

I’ve been reading a lot of thrillers lately and while I’m not likely to remember this one as a standout story (a more original title may have helped), it is still a very engaging read. This is a well-written, atmospheric novel and I really enjoyed the author’s style. It’s very fun, worthwhile read!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy!

One Dark Night by Hannah Richell wove together elements of mystery, family drama and the supernatural. The book kept me on my toes just when I thought I had figured things out something else would throw me off course. If you are looking for a book that will keep you hooked and ponder long after you turned the last page this is the book for you!

Thank you Hannah Richell and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy!

One Dark Night was a fantastic suspenseful thriller. It is Halloween night in the small village of Thorcombe when a group of students from the local private school meet in the woods. By the end of the night, one of the girls is dead. This is told from the point of view of multiple characters, Ben, Ellie and Rachel. Ben Chase is the detective investigating the death. He and his ex wife, Rachel, the school counselor, soon discovers his daughter, Ellie, attended the party.
I enjoyed the plot twist and felt the characters were relatable and believable. This is an excellent book! I will certainly read other books by Hannah Richell

One Dark Night is a true thriller with numerous twists and turns which keep the reader on their toes throughout the entire book. What happens when a body is discovered surrounded by supernatural mystique and eerie overtones? It's up to the local detective and his school counselor ex-wife to determine the true cause of the horrific murder all while drumming up their own pasts and demons. The characters are very well written and leaves the reader feeling empathetic to each story line. About half-way through I too thought I had it all figured out only to be pleasantly surprised by the outcome and ending. 5 stars for this page turner.

I loved this one! Totally didn’t see the actual whodunnit coming and was hooked the whole time.

I was grabbed by the ghost story and the vague sighting of the white flash. Many references to the ghost and what she looked like held for speculation on many things. The web of stories that all get tangled up in the cities mess of history, secrets, and past unfolds in such a way that gives you just enough to move forward but just branches you out with so many more possibilities!

I really enjoyed how the various points of view really offered genuine insight from the different perspectives, but told the story from others eyes. What they saw happening. What their story actually said. Everyone always says there’s three sides to every story..yours, mine, and the truth.

This is a great book with a little spooky and a lot of thrill and enough drama to keep me on my toes. Definitely one I’ll be recommending!

One dark Halloween night, seventeen-year-old Ellie and a group of friends decided to party in the middle of the haunted forest. Everyone knew Sally’s ghost roamed the woods in her white dress, but that only made everything seem scarier. After daring each other to do crazy things, many partygoers left but a few stayed. That night, something bad happened with Sarah and Ellie. Since she had lied to her parents about her whereabouts, she threw away her bloodstained clothes and pretended nothing happened.

When Ellie found out Sarah had been murdered, she couldn’t tell her parents where she’d been because of the blood on her hands and clothes. Her mother was the school counselor, while her father was a local police officer, so both were involved in the intense investigation. Ellie reminded her friends not to mention she’d been at the party, and they covered for her. Her chances of not getting caught seemed good – until someone found a bag of bloodstained clothing, brought it to the police, and her father identified them as belonging to her.

Though it seemed like a cut-and-dry case to the police, her mother and father were both desperate to prove their daughter’s innocence. As the investigation continued, shocking events were revealed that seemed to put their beautiful daughter in a new light. Could their Ellie be capable of cold-blooded murder, or was someone else waiting to kill again?

Told through multiple points of view at different times during different days, readers are drip fed events that led up to Sarah’s murder and afterwards. I thought my suspicions on whodunnit were on target until, suddenly, they weren’t. Richelle did a great job hiding clues until the truth came out at the very end. This book will keep its readers on the edges of their seats.

Recommended for Adults.

This was a good read with a lot of twists and turns, but the ending was a bit anticlimactic. I had a lot of questions when I was finished, and wished there was at least an epilogue to tie them up.

I enjoyed this book. I thought it was a very good read. It takes place on Halloween night and brings you through dark twists and turns. Although it’s a slow burn it the end keeps you gripped. Through ghost stories, murders and investigations. This plot keeps you on your toes.

Hannah Richell's One Dark Night is a gripping psychological thriller that intertwines a chilling urban legend with the deeply personal stories of its characters. From the very first page, Richell hooks the reader with a haunting tale about Sally in the Wood, a mysterious figure who has long been the subject of whispered stories. The legend sets the tone for a novel full of tension, suspense, and an eerie atmosphere that never lets up.

Richell does an excellent job of balancing suspense with character development. As the investigation progresses, the novel delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the secrets that bind people together, even when they’re drifting apart.

Ultimately, One Dark Night is a captivating blend of suspense, mystery, and psychological drama. It explores themes of motherhood, the impact of past trauma, and the weight of secrets, all while keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. With its complex characters, eerie setting, and gripping plot, this is a book that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. If you're a fan of dark, atmospheric thrillers with deeply human emotional stakes, this novel is an absolute must-read.

WOW!!! This thriller is a wild ride. The author really got me with the ending. I didn't see the ending coming at all. I loved all the POVs I read from during this book and the spooky Halloween/woodsy vibes.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

This
is the
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I could not get enough of this story. I was engaged the entire time. Give me another high school
Halloween party gone wrong in the woods but it will be hard to beat this one!!

I have never read a book by this author but let me just say it was well worth it! I enjoyed the book and it had a good storyline! A pretty good twist at the end! Will be recommending this one to my book club!

Hannah Richell’s One Dark Night is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that weaves together family drama, secrets, and suspense in a beautifully written narrative. The story unfolds over the course of one fateful evening, pulling readers into a tense and emotionally charged journey.

This book was full of twists! Just when I thought I had everything figured out—bam!—I was completely taken by surprise. Richell does an excellent job of building tension and creating an eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge. The alternating timelines and multiple perspectives added depth, making the mystery even more compelling.

While the pacing was strong for the most part, there were a few moments where the story slowed down a bit, and I wished for more intensity in certain areas. However, the character development and emotional depth more than made up for it. If you love thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, One Dark Night is definitely worth a read!

Overall, One Dark Night is a captivating read that will keep you turning the pages. If you enjoy slow-burning thrillers with rich storytelling and complex characters, this one is definitely worth picking up!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books Publicity Department for providing me with this ARC. I will definitely be reading more books from Hannah Ritchell!!

On Halloween night a group of students go out into the woods to have a party, where it’s said to be haunted by a woman who was brutally murdered known to locals as Sally in the Wood. The following day, one of the students from the party is discovered murdered at the site of the party. Over the next few days, police scramble to unravel who was there and what happened to Sarah.

Initially, One Dark Night comes across as your typical mystery - party in the haunted woods, girl found dead, race to find the killer - but what sets it apart are the different points of view the story is told through. You have Ben, the police officer & father to one of the students that was in the woods; Rachel, the school counselor & mother of the same student; and, Ellie, Ben & Rachel’s daughter. You get to see how each plays a pivotal role in the investigation and how they handle everything both individually and as a family, albeit a divorced one. The story undoubtedly has its twists and turns and the ending is one that makes you almost want to go back through and reread everything to see if you missed something that could’ve helped you figure it out.

Overall a great rid with the right amount of spookiness for Halloween time.

**Thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for providing me with an ARC for my honest review**

Amazing, definitely kept my attention throughout the whole book.if you are on the fence with this book I highly recommend it.