Hannah Jones’s life was irrevocably altered when she arrived at Oxford and met the magnetic April Clarke-Cliveden, the ultimate ‘It Girl’ who drew Hannah into her glittering circle of friends: Will, Hugh, Ryan, and Emily. Their idyllic first year was shattered when April was brutally murdered. John Neville, the university porter, was convicted of the crime, and for a decade, Hannah has tried to move past the tragedy, now happily pregnant with Will. However, her fragile peace is shattered when Neville dies in prison, and a persistent journalist presents Hannah with compelling new evidence suggesting Neville’s innocence. Forced to confront the ghosts of her past, Hannah revisits her Oxford friends, each of whom seems to harbor secrets. As she peels back layers of deception and buried truths, Hannah realizes the killer may still be at large, hidden among those she once considered closest, making her question everything she thought she knew about April’s death and the people she loved.
Critical Reception
"This propulsive mystery has been hailed by critics as a testament to Ruth Ware's skill, cementing her status as a master of the modern psychological thriller."