One Dark Summer by @saskiasarginson will have you wishing you could get rid of gaslighting narcissistic psychopath…... Even though it’s a work of fiction, the stuff that happens in the book has happened in real life to some degree or another. Kidnapping, SA, drugs, lies, betrayal, jealousy and I’m sure I’ve missed some things.

I want to know who Mick really is. We are told who he is, but I don’t believe the source it came from.

One Dark Summer is a compelling exploration of fractured relationships and the lingering shadows of past trauma. Sarginson crafts a tense atmosphere, effectively weaving together disparate timelines to reveal the gradual unraveling of hidden truths. The book’s strength lies in its nuanced portrayal of complex characters, each grappling with their own internal struggles. While the narrative treads familiar territory within the domestic suspense genre, Sarginson's evocative prose and skillful pacing contribute to a satisfyingly unsettling read.

Many thanks to netgalley, the author and Boldwood Books for approving my request to read this book.

One Dark Summer is a fast paced twisty thriller which sees Meg return to a house from her childhood in her quest to find out what happened to her mother.

Packed with deceit and secrets throughout I really enjoyed this book and will be recommending this to others.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

First, as always, I wanna thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

I felt really drawn towards the cover, blurb and title, and what can I say? The book did not dissappoint! Like, what can go wrong when Meg returned disguised as a nanny to the Manor where her life changed completely so many years ago? A lot, I would say! Because bad things have happened in the Manor so many years ago. And Meg is determined to find out the truth behind them...

This is a captivating, twisty story that kept me turning page after page so I did basically devour it within twenty-four hours. And now, I need to check out the other novels by Saskia Sarginson. This was my first one, but I do know now it will not be my last!

This book follows Meg and her mission to find out what really happened to her mum, Irene. I devoured this book in half a day. It is so fast paced and impossible to put down! The author sucks you in from the first chapter to the last. I came up with so many theories about Irene and I wasn't disappointed at any of the reveals. Although the book was told from multiple view points it was never confusing and it never got boring. I will definitely be looking at more books by this author.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the eARC.
This book is so good, I kept forgetting to breathe because it was very tense (in a good way), not knowing what was going to happen next!
Let's mother left her and her father years ago and they never heard from her again. Grown-up Meg takes a job as a nanny at the home her father sent her to after her mother's disappearance, because she wants to do some sleuthing. What exactly happened that summer and why is her mind so foggy about the sailing accident she was in?
She keeps hearing footsteps and smelling cigar smoke in the attic, but is told there's nothing and nobody there. Then someone leaves notes telling her to leave, or else.
Her fear and tension is driving her crazy, but she perseveres.
What a great read; the answers to her questions were shocking to the core. This book had everything that I love in a mystery!

Meg takes on a new identity and becomes a nanny in a household she believes holds clues to her mother’s mysterious disappearance when she was a child. Throughout the book, long-buried family secrets come to light, and unexpected twists keep the suspense alive.

While the story was engaging, I occasionally found the timeline shifts confusing. However, the mystery and intrigue kept me hooked, and I enjoyed unraveling the secrets alongside Meg. Overall, I felt this was an entertaining and compelling read.

I read this book in one day I was so fascinated by the characters and plot. Meg disguises herself to work as a nanny for one of her cousins she meet as a child. She hopes to find out about the mysterious disappearance of her mother many years ago. Lots of mysterious noises come from the attic, a picture of her mother in her younger years, ominous notes telling her to leave things alone or that she is in danger only make her more determined to find out what happened to her mother and to herself as a young child in a boating accident. If you like mysterious novels with interesting characters you too will enjoy this novel.