The Girls in the Dark

A gripping and unputdownable suspense thriller

by Avery Bishop

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

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Pub Date Apr 24 2026 | Archive Date Apr 24 2026

Bookouture Audio

Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

Twenty years ago, my twin sister and I were abducted. Only I survived. Or so I thought…

The night I escaped from our abductor was the last time I saw my sister. I’ve never forgiven myself for the fact that I made it out and she didn’t. By the time the police found where we were held, there was no sign of her. Or the man that took us.

I’ve spent decades trying to forget that I couldn’t save my own sister. But on the anniversary of our abduction, I find a black rose on my car. There’s no one in the parking lot, but I know it’s a warning. My stomach churns to think it could be from the monster who held us captive all those years ago, wanting to take back what he believes is his.

But as I stare at it, I wonder if someone else may have left it: my sister. I always thought she died in that room, but what if she escaped? And if it’s her, and the truth of what happened the night I got out comes to light, will it destroy everything?

An addictive and breathtaking thriller, packed with nail-biting tension and a shocking final twist, The Girls in the Dark is perfect for fans of Jessica Knoll, Mary Kubica and John Marrs.

Twenty years ago, my twin sister and I were abducted. Only I survived. Or so I thought…

The night I escaped from our abductor was the last time I saw my sister. I’ve never forgiven myself for the...

A Note From the Publisher

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Advance Praise

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What readers are saying about The Girls in the Dark:

“Had me hooked from page 1… Read this book in one sitting… Had me up all hours of the night… If I could give more than 5 stars I would in a...

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EDITION	Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN	9781805506102
PRICE	£7.99 (GBP)

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