Dark Saturday

A Novel

By Nicci French | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

Recommended for summer reading by TIME magazine

LOUISE PENNY says Nicci French's books are \"fabulous.\"

JOSEPH FINDER says they're \"in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson.\"

And TAMI HOAG calls them \"truly unique.\"

Enter the world of NICCI FRENCH with Dark Saturday, an electrifying, sophisticated psychological thriller about past crimes and present dangers, featuring an unforgettable protagonist...

A decade ago, 18-year-old Hannah Docherty was arrested for the shocking murder of her family. It was an open-and-shut case, and Hannah has been incarcerated in a secure psychiatric hospital ever since.

When psychotherapist Frieda Klein is asked to meet Hannah and give her assessment, she reluctantly agrees. But what she finds horrifies her. Hannah has become a tragic figure, old before her time. And Frieda is haunted by the idea that Hannah might be as much of a victim as her family — that she might, in fact, be innocent.

As Hannah's case takes hold of her, Frieda begins to realize that she's up against someone who will go to any lengths to keep the truth from surfacing — even kill again.

Utterly compelling and enthralling, Dark Saturday speeds readers down a twisting trail of secrets, suspense, and murder.

Editions of Dark Saturday

Paperback
ISBN 9780062676665
EBook
ISBN 9780062676672

Read an Excerpt

Recommended for summer reading by TIME magazine

LOUISE PENNY says Nicci French's books are \"fabulous.\"

JOSEPH FINDER says they're \"in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson.\"

And TAMI HOAG calls them \"truly unique.\"

Enter the world of NICCI FRENCH with Dark Saturday, an electrifying, sophisticated psychological thriller about past crimes and present dangers, featuring an unforgettable protagonist...

A decade ago, 18-year-old Hannah Docherty was arrested for the shocking murder of her family. It was an open-and-shut case, and Hannah has been incarcerated in a secure psychiatric hospital ever since.

When psychotherapist Frieda Klein is asked to meet Hannah and give her assessment, she reluctantly agrees. But what she finds horrifies her. Hannah has become a tragic figure, old before her time. And Frieda is haunted by the idea that Hannah might be as much of a victim as her family — that she might, in fact, be innocent.

As Hannah's case takes hold of her, Frieda begins to realize that she's up against someone who will go to any lengths to keep the truth from surfacing — even kill again.

Utterly compelling and enthralling, Dark Saturday speeds readers down a twisting trail of secrets, suspense, and murder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Saturday about?

Recommended for summer reading by TIME magazine

LOUISE PENNY says Nicci French's books are \"fabulous.\"

JOSEPH FINDER says they're \"in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson.\"

And TAMI HOAG calls them \"truly unique.\"

Enter the world of NICCI FRENCH with Dark Saturday, an electrifying, sophisticated psychological thriller about past crimes and present dangers, featuring an unforgettable protagonist...

A decade ago, 18-year-old Hannah Docherty was arrested for the shocking murder of her family. It was an open-and-shut case, and Hannah has been incarcerated in a secure psychiatric hospital ever since.

When psychotherapist Frieda Klein is asked to meet Hannah and give her assessment, she reluctantly agrees. But what she finds horrifies her. Hannah has become a tragic figure, old before her time. And Frieda is haunted by the idea that Hannah might be as much of a victim as her family — that she might, in fact, be innocent.

As Hannah's case takes hold of her, Frieda begins to realize that she's up against someone who will go to any lengths to keep the truth from surfacing — even kill again.

Utterly compelling and enthralling, Dark Saturday speeds readers down a twisting trail of secrets, suspense, and murder.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dark Saturday?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Political / legal thriller

Where can I read a sample of Dark Saturday?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062676665

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dark Saturday?

Nicci French

Who is the Publisher of the book Dark Saturday?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Dark Saturday is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062676665) and ebook(ISBN 9780062676672)

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