The Darkest Summer

One hot summer, Dee disappeared. Now shes backbut shes not the girl you knew. Sera and Dee were the best of friends. Until the day that Dee and her brother Leo vanished from Seras life, during a long hot summer fifteen years ago. Now Sera is an adult, with her own child, five-year-old Katie, and has returned to her childhood home after her husbands death. While she grieves, the past haunts Sera at every turn and then Dee and Leo return to their small Hampshire village, along with Dees young daughter. But Dee is silent and haunted by her demons; no longer the fun-loving girl that Sera loved. And when Sera uncovers the shocking secret that Dee is hiding, its clear that the girl she knew is long gone and that the adult she has grown into might put all of them in danger A gripping, twisty and unputdownable thriller perfect reading for long summer days. Fans of K.L Slater, Liane Moriarty and Rachel Abbott will love this captivating thriller. Praise for The Darkest Summer: an addictive read that totally absorbs you By The Letter Book Reviews this was an enthralling thriller, I was captivated from page oneI was pleasantly surprised and fully transported by reading this spell-binding story (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer A really good mystery thrillerhighly recommended (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer I was hookedAmazing plotline and characters (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer There are multiple mysteries and plot twists and I couldnt put the book down, which is the highest compliment I can give a book Netgalley reviewer This book was super thrilling and I recommend it for all psychological thriller fans Netgalley reviewer had all the right twists and turns up until the very end. It kept me wanting more and I could FEEL the heat. Netgalley reviewer A superb read dont miss this one! (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer There are many twists and turns in this bookYou will not figure out all of the secrets until the very end! Netgalley reviewer An absorbing mystery set during a sweltering hot summerA super read, with lots of plot twists Netgalley reviewer Praise for Ella Drummond: This has probably reawakened my love for psychological thrillers!...I dont think Ill be able to recommend this one enough. Its definitely a must readmy book of the year so far! Nemesis Book Blog A gritty, psychologically twisted novel which left me trusting nobody, not even myself. I cannot WAIT to read more from this author if this debut is anything to go by. Such a cracking read. The Writing Garnet My Last Lie is compelling reading and will keep you hooked from the off, bravo, Ella Drummond! You had me on tenterhooks all the way through this one! Emma the Little Bookworm So many crazy twists and even though I was pretty convinced of the who, I had no idea of the why! And that last lie? Wow! An addictive intriguing story that will completely draw you in! Audio Killed the Bookmark