Alone in the dark is a riveting thriller and will not disappoint. This novel is full of complex suspense between witnessing a hit and run as well as dealing with a toxic ex. There are many things in this book that a reader may relate to, encouraging them to become invested in this story. Im giving this a 4 star.

I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it in one day! It was completing gripping from the beginning, and had an amazing twist.

another gripping addictive twisty book from this author. Abi s life at the moment is not perfect but she is getting there she now lives on her own. she loves running to help her mind but one night she sees something that she can't just forget. a man has been runover she has no mobile, so she goes to a pay phone and rings the police, when she gets back there a policeman is there but no man on the road. Abi thinks he is ok. until she sees a news report .and Abi can't leave it lie but at what cost who can you believe and who can you trust an amazing read that will keep you gripped until the very end.

One of my favourite authors so i dropped everything to read this latest masterpiece.
Our main character comes across a hit and run, the body vanishes and then things get really weird!
Joanne Ryan has a way of writing that makes the characters so believable with a storyline that is thrilling, exciting and edgy.
Tried to pace myself with this one but i ended up finishing in two sittings.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my early copy.
Bring on the next one Joanne.

Another brilliant thriller from Joanne Ryan, this one was totally addictive and I couldn't put it down. Full of shocking twists and turns until the fantastic ending. Loved it!

Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for this ARC. The publication date is the 19th August. I read this book in one sitting I loved it! It was an interesting plot that kept me intrigued until the end.

I felt sorry for the character of Abi as no one believed her and I didn’t like the character of Will at all (you will see why when you read it!)

Overall, a twisty plot with many twists and turns thrown in that kept me wanting to read on.

Abi is out running when she witnesses a car hitting a man who is in a suit. The people get out of the car to check the man, and then drive away.
She calls the police - having to look for a public call box, and when she returns to the scene, there is a police car, but no body.

Everyone thinks she has lost the plot, but she feels she is being watched, and finds a threatening message written on the bathroom mirror.

I honestly could not put this book down. I started it when I went to bed and just had to finish it before I went to sleep!

I really felt for Abi, as she was not believed, and her past came into the equation, people thought she was delusional.

The plot and the twist were fantastic, and I wholeheartedly recommend this book for those that want a fast paced psychological thriller.

5/5 stars from me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this book.

She witnessed a murder… but nobody’s dead
It’s a quiet night, like any other, when Abi goes for her usual night time run. Running is her escape from all the stresses of life, the thing she does to feel stronger than the man who once hurt her so badly. But then as she turns a quiet corner she sees a car hitting somebody. Rushing forward as the driver screeches off into the night, she realized the man in the road has already died! She goes to call for help, and when she returns to the scene of the hit-and-run, she finds a policeman already waiting. But there’s no body. No one else is there! Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, gas lighting, and a few crazy twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this one! Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood books for sharing this book with me!

Love Joanne Ryan books so was excited to read this one! I can't wait for this to come out and for y'all to lose your minds. if you had doubts about preordering, don't. you're going to want to read this one. I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea. Twisty, warped, credible. Brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.

5* Goodness, an unexpected, low-key-in-a-British-way thriller that works beautifully for the lack of faux gloss and believability.

I didn't see the outcome of this book coming at all. There's a lot happening, involving an abusive ex; drink driving that ironically might just have saved a life; a new boyfriend who seems as wholesome as he looks...; babirs; a relationship repaired, and one broken; and a lot of corruption and stuff that'll get you jail time if you succumb to temptation. Or maybe threats. Or, bribery.

It's really well written and very believable, with Abi working at stacking shelves on the night shift at her local Sainsbury's, without unnecessary faux drama, just drama of the cold, calculated type, that's chilling and scary for how insidious it becomes, whilst Abi wonders if she's losing the plot, but can't tell others for fear of endangering them. It's an almost perfect read, but a few things got left out at the end, perhaps because the big double finale had already happened? Still, it's very worth reading, because Abi wears big girl pants and takes risks to do the right thing, because it's worth it.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for my reading pleasure.

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Abigail lives alone after leaving her controlling and abusive boyfriend a year ago. There was also an incident where she was charged with drink driving and has told few of the real circumstances behind this. This led her to have to leave her job and she now works nights at a supermarket. When running one early morning, she sees a man in a suit running very fast and he is then hit by a car. She goes over to him and he isn't moving. Having no phone on her she runs to the nearest phone box and calls the police and ambulance. On returning to the scene, the police have arrived , however the injured man has vanished. A week or so later she sees a TV appeal for a missing man and she is sure that he is the one she saw injured. On trying to report it, she finds her statement isn't what she said. What on earth is going on and who is trying to keep things hidden?

This is a very clever premise that I was drawn to, especially being a runner. When there’s no-one around to confirm your story, who knows what the truth is? (memo to self: Always always have a phone to hand). I felt for Abigail and being gaslighted by those around her, especially after her treatment at the hands of her former boyfriend putting her in such a vulnerable position that she has lost her confidence and self esteem. A book I wanted to race through and one I thoroughly enjoyed. A big 5*

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Abigail Redmond went out for a late-night run and witnessed a murder disguised as a hit-and-run. The problem is - when the police arrive, there’s no body. Yet, it was there before she went to call the police. Was the victim still alive? Did the perpetrators come back to get the body? Who is this man?

The novel opens with a character lamenting a wrong choice that has now ruined his/her life. It’s a great hook and the ensuing pace is in line with the character out for a run.

The tension increases as the runner reports in real time and readers will feel a sense of helplessness as they’ll no doubt surmise what has happened.

I loved the tension-filled read, the writing style and the twists.

This is my first book by this author and I’d certainly investigate her backlist.

I was gifted this copy by Boldwood Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.