About the book
“Haunting, fast-paced, and unforgettable.”
— Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here
“A lush, moody mystery. Darkrooms is gripping and atmospheric, as two women wrestle with guilt and injustice.”
— Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy
Two unforgettable women investigate the disappearance of a missing girl in a small Irish town brimming with secrets—in this haunting debut from a new crime writing talent, perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
What secrets lurk in the Hanging Woods?
On the night of the Summer Solstice in 1999, nine-year-old Roisin O’Halloran marched into the Hanging Woods, the mysterious copse that had inspired fear in decades of children in the small Irish town of Bannakilduf. She was never seen again.
Twenty years later, two women are drawn together to discover the truth of what happened to Roisin: Roisin’s older sister Deedee, a rookie cop who’s barely hanging on to the appearance of keeping it all together, and Roisin’s childhood best friend Caitlin, a petty criminal who was the last person to see the young girl before she disappeared, now returned to her hometown after her mother’s death.
With old wounds made fresh after decades of mistrust, Caitlin and Deedee must reckon with their shadowy pasts, the monsters that still haunt them, and the role they each may have played in Roisin’s disappearance. The secrets of that long-ago summer rise to the surface, and they will expose the truth that many in the small town are desperate to keep buried.
The siren of the Hanging Woods rings out once more. After all, nothing can stay hidden forever.
Editions of Darkrooms
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780063419599
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063419605
Read an Excerpt
“Haunting, fast-paced, and unforgettable.”
— Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here
“A lush, moody mystery. Darkrooms is gripping and atmospheric, as two women wrestle with guilt and injustice.”
— Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy
Two unforgettable women investigate the disappearance of a missing girl in a small Irish town brimming with secrets—in this haunting debut from a new crime writing talent, perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
What secrets lurk in the Hanging Woods?
On the night of the Summer Solstice in 1999, nine-year-old Roisin O’Halloran marched into the Hanging Woods, the mysterious copse that had inspired fear in decades of children in the small Irish town of Bannakilduf. She was never seen again.
Twenty years later, two women are drawn together to discover the truth of what happened to Roisin: Roisin’s older sister Deedee, a rookie cop who’s barely hanging on to the appearance of keeping it all together, and Roisin’s childhood best friend Caitlin, a petty criminal who was the last person to see the young girl before she disappeared, now returned to her hometown after her mother’s death.
With old wounds made fresh after decades of mistrust, Caitlin and Deedee must reckon with their shadowy pasts, the monsters that still haunt them, and the role they each may have played in Roisin’s disappearance. The secrets of that long-ago summer rise to the surface, and they will expose the truth that many in the small town are desperate to keep buried.
The siren of the Hanging Woods rings out once more. After all, nothing can stay hidden forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darkrooms about?
“Haunting, fast-paced, and unforgettable.”
— Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here
“A lush, moody mystery. Darkrooms is gripping and atmospheric, as two women wrestle with guilt and injustice.”
— Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy
Two unforgettable women investigate the disappearance of a missing girl in a small Irish town brimming with secrets—in this haunting debut from a new crime writing talent, perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
What secrets lurk in the Hanging Woods?
On the night of the Summer Solstice in 1999, nine-year-old Roisin O’Halloran marched into the Hanging Woods, the mysterious copse that had inspired fear in decades of children in the small Irish town of Bannakilduf. She was never seen again.
Twenty years later, two women are drawn together to discover the truth of what happened to Roisin: Roisin’s older sister Deedee, a rookie cop who’s barely hanging on to the appearance of keeping it all together, and Roisin’s childhood best friend Caitlin, a petty criminal who was the last person to see the young girl before she disappeared, now returned to her hometown after her mother’s death.
With old wounds made fresh after decades of mistrust, Caitlin and Deedee must reckon with their shadowy pasts, the monsters that still haunt them, and the role they each may have played in Roisin’s disappearance. The secrets of that long-ago summer rise to the surface, and they will expose the truth that many in the small town are desperate to keep buried.
The siren of the Hanging Woods rings out once more. After all, nothing can stay hidden forever.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Darkrooms?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of Darkrooms?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063419599
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Darkrooms?
Rebecca Hannigan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Darkrooms is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063419599) and ebook(ISBN 9780063419605)
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