Dark Saturday

A Novel

By: Nicci French

Narrated by: Beth Chalmers

LOUISE PENNY says Nicci French's books are ""fabulous.""

JOSEPH FINDER says they're ""in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson.""

And TAMI HOAG calls them ""truly unique.""

Enter the world of NICCI FRENCH with Dark Saturday, an electrifying, sophisticated psychological thriller about past crimes and present dangers, featuring an unforgettable protagonist...

A decade ago, 18-year-old Hannah Docherty was arrested for the shocking murder of her family. It was an open-and-shut case, and Hannah has been incarcerated in a secure psychiatric hospital ever since.

When psychotherapist Frieda Klein is asked to meet Hannah and give her assessment, she reluctantly agrees. But what she finds horrifies her. Hannah has become a tragic figure, old before her time. And Frieda is haunted by the idea that Hannah might be as much of a victim as her family — that she might, in fact, be innocent.

As Hannah's case takes hold of her, Frieda begins to realize that she's up against someone who will go to any lengths to keep the truth from surfacing — even kill again.

Utterly compelling and enthralling, Dark Saturday speeds readers down a twisting trail of secrets, suspense, and murder.

Another chapter in Frieda’s story

This is one of the best mysteries I’ve read I only have 1 more, I think. Would make a terrific series for streaming.

Total surprise

Great mystery that was not solved until the last chapter
Now I want to know what happens next

Excellent job from Beth Chalmers

Beth Chalmers is amazing so talented. She doesn't miss a beat when changing characters. This is my first Nicci French and won't be the last as long as Beth is narrating.

Please, Please, Kill Off Dean Reeve

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy this series and its characters EXCEPT for the Dean Reeve character. I feel he brings nothing to the story except incredulity. The stories are interesting enough without adding in a serial killer. I am pretty tired of serial killers, and, in real life, they don't seem to be as clever as this one. I was so hoping the body in the wall was going to be him, but alas-no.

I love Frieda Klein!

I have enjoyed all of Nicci French’s books, but I especially appreciate the Frieda Klein series. The brooding atmosphere is wonderful, as are the different characters in Frieda’s life and the way they develop over the series. There are no one-dimensional characters here; each is fleshed out and feels real. (My favorite character is this book was the slightly manic hoarder, who is both funny and pathetic, but not in a cruel way.) This latest offering lives up to the high standard set by the previous books; I never saw the solution coming, misled by the clever red herrings French strews along the path. If you haven’t read any of these books, do start with the first one, Blue Monday, to fully immerse yourself in the engaging world of Frieda Klein.