The Girl in the Dark: A totally unputdownable emotional drama

Written by Deirdre Palmer

Narrated by Annette Chown

As the January wind whips down the stairs to the train platform, Ellen Randall huddles into her coat, shivering. Suddenly, a flash of red catches her eye and she turns. It’s a scarf. Red and cream, in a large, checked pattern. And the person wearing it— No! It can’t be…

Three weeks later. In the dimly lit depths of the abandoned station, an eerie silence hangs heavily in the stale air, wrapping around the young man like an invisible shroud. Every step he takes echoes through the tunnels. Cautiously, he ventures deeper into this forgotten place.

His pulse quickens as he stumbles upon her, a small figure huddled in a worn sleeping bag. The girl looks cold, hungry and very frightened. Carefully, he approaches her. “Please tell me how I can help you.” His voice is gentle. She meets his eyes, and his heart twists with worry and protectiveness. If someone’s hurt her—

Then, she laughs; a ripple of sound that rises to the arched roof and echoes around them. “I killed somebody,” she says. “And, before you ask, I meant to do it.”

A totally unputdownable psychological thriller, perfect for anyone who loved The Doctor’s Wife by Daniel Hurst and anything by Shalini Boland.

What readers are saying about Deirdre Palmer’s psychological thrillers:

“Exciting from start to finish. Couldn’t put this book down, it’s the definition of a real page-turner, highly recommended.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book was really, really good! It was very exciting and kept me engaged up to the very end. I loved that it was unpredictable.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow, loved this book… a thrilling climax with a clever twist. The dual narrative was perfectly balanced and I felt sympathy for both women… This is a story of guilt, secrets, love and revenge.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A stunning read!... Wow! This is utterly captivating and not a novel which I will not forget in a hurry. Superbly written, extremely well plotted and carrying a hint of threat throughout… I loved it and it deserves no less than five shining, glowing stars.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Language: English
• Publisher: Storm Publishing
• Release date: Sep 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9781805080732

Deirdre Palmer

"Deirdre Palmer lives in Brighton, on the south coast of England, with her husband and their cat, Chester. She’s the author of fifteen books, published and self-published, under her own name and as Zara Thorne. These are a mix of women's fiction, romcom and psychological suspense. While she was writing her first book, she entered the Mail on Sunday novel competition and came fourth, then entered again two years later and came fourth again! It was a while ago now, but the winners' lunch with Fay Weldon and other famous writers was a totally unforgettable experience and definitely inspired her to keep on writing. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, obviously, and enjoys drawing and painting, visiting National Trust properties and the Sussex countryside, where she often sets her books, and meeting up with friends for coffee and chat, her favourite pastime! "