Bad Blood

'An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it ― Jennie Godfrey, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGSA FAMILY FULL OF SECRETSJustine Stone left her small, claustrophobic hometown in Essex eighteen years ago, turning her back on her family and what happened that terrible night.A HOUSE FULL OF LIESBut when her childhood sweetheart, Jake, is accused of a horrific double murder, Justine's world begins to crumble. And when her brother disappears in the wake of the deaths, Justine is forced to open the door to the past again - a door that she's kept shut for years.A NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHINGWhat has her mother been hiding all this time? Why does nobody ever talk about the death of her father? And what did her brother know about the couple Jake is accused of killing?WHEN EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO LIE, HOW DO YOU UNCOVER THE TRUTH?'Incredibly gripping. A triumph' - Claire Douglas, #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO. 9READERS LOVE BAD BLOOD'GOSH - did not expect that ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I've been dying to read a juicy courtroom thriller after finishing Apple's Presumed Innocent - and this delivered on all fronts! Can't wait to read what the author writes next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The plot is brilliant with lots of twists and a very unexpected ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will keep you guessing to the very end. This is an outstanding debut from Sarah Hornsley - very well written, with a lovely flow to the book and characters that will surprise you and finishing with a great twist. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this well crafted thriller, with its mix of small town and family dynamics. It is very much for fans of Sarah Vaughan but also has a flavour of Broadchurch' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah Hornsley started her career in publishing in 2012 at Orion Books, followed by a short stint in script development before becoming a literary agent in 2015, joining PFD in 2021. She was selected for The Bookseller Rising Star list in 2019. She lives in Essex with her family, and writes alongside working as an agent. Bad Blood is her first novel. Rights have sold in multiple territories and it has been optioned for television.