The Blue Hour

Get ready for a suspense-packed, atmospheric thriller from Paula Hawkins, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train. Set on the remote Scottish island of Eris, the story follows Grace, who keeps to herself in isolation to guard the island’s past. When a shocking discovery in a London art gallery prompts an unexpected visit, the secrets of Eris rise to the surface and danger closes in. The narrative unfolds with tension and a creeping sense of unease, delivering a gripping read from the first page to the last. The book also includes a bonus short story from the author.

This new novel further cements Hawkins’s reputation for tightly wound plots and dark, character-driven drama. It has earned praise from fellow authors and readers alike for its atmosphere and surprising twists, in line with Hawkins’s best-known work. The story invites readers to question what is hidden beneath quiet façades and to stay with the rising peril until the final reveal.

In addition to the main novel, the edition details note that this is a 400-page paperback, published on 28/08/2025, and is presented as the first edition. The cover may vary.

Features

• Suspense-packed, atmospheric thriller by Paula Hawkins
• Isolated Scottish island setting and a guarded past
• London art gallery discovery triggers danger
• Grace as central figure, secrets threatening safety
• Includes a bonus short story from the author
• 400-page paperback, first edition release