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Thriller · Mystery

In a Dark, Dark Wood

3.4 out of 5, from 328 ratings from Hardcover readers

Reclusive writer Nora is invited to a hen weekend at a glass house deep in the English woods, hosted by a friend she has not seen in ten years. By the end of the weekend someone is hurt and Nora cannot remember why.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2015
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
354
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want a quick, atmospheric whodunit with a cut-off setting and a cast who all have something to hide.

Skip this if you prefer a patient detective to a nervous, unreliable witness.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Abortion
  • Blood
  • Toxic friendship
  • Gun violence
  • Medical content
  • Grief
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Suicide
  • Panic attacks/disorders
  • Fatphobia2

Quick answers about In a Dark, Dark Wood

What is In a Dark, Dark Wood about?
Reclusive writer Nora is invited to a hen weekend at a glass house deep in the English woods, hosted by a friend she has not seen in ten years. By the end of the weekend someone is hurt and Nora cannot remember why.
Who should read In a Dark, Dark Wood?
Read it if you want a quick, atmospheric whodunit with a cut-off setting and a cast who all have something to hide. Skip it if you prefer a patient detective to a nervous, unreliable witness.
How long and how fast is In a Dark, Dark Wood?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 354 pages, first published in 2015.
Does In a Dark, Dark Wood have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death.
Can I borrow In a Dark, Dark Wood for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends In a Dark, Dark Wood; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after In a Dark, Dark Wood?
Readers who liked it often move on to And Then There Were None, The Guest List, The Hunting Party.

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