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A Novel
by Alice Feeney
The New York Times best selling author of Rock Paper Scissors returns with a locked-room mystery when a family reunion leads to murder in a delightfully twisty and atmospheric thriller, as seen on the Today show.
Daisy Darker was born with a broken heart. Now after years of avoiding each other, Daisy Darker's entire family is assembling for Nana's 80th birthday party in her crumbling gothic house on a tiny tidal island. The family arrives, each of them harboring secrets. When the tide comes in, they will be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours.
But at the stroke of midnight, as a storm rages, Nana is found dead. And an hour later, the next family member follows…
Trapped on an island where someone is killing them one by one, the Darkers must reckon with their present mystery as well as their past secrets, before the tide goes out and all is revealed. As seen on the Today show and picked by Book of the Month, Daisy Darker's family secrets and Alice Feeney's trademark shocking twists will keep readers riveted.
What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (5/28/2026)
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney for book club. Queen Esther by John Irving. I am loving the references to Cider House Rules.. Had to rewatch the movie.
-Jolene_Blankley
What are you reading this week? (2024-10-31)
I just finished Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney. This was my first Alice Feeney book I read. Well, it blew my mind. I absolutely was astonished at the end . I totally did not see the ending coming....
-Brenda_Wychock
"A sinisterly satisfying play on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None...Readers will be intrigued by the setting, the action, and the question of whether or not they can trust narrator Daisy." ―Booklist (starred review)
"A dark, twisty tale about a dysfunctional family…Feeney's nod to Agatha Christie's classic mystery And Then There Were None adds a delightful twist to this quirky thriller. Aficionados of locked-room stories and family dramas (plus Feeney's large fan base) will enjoy this highly recommended title." ―Library Journal
"Evocative prose, fully realized characters, and an intimate, insightful first-person narrative. Flashbacks add depth while expanding the suspect list, and twists abound. Sarah Pinborough fans, take note." ―Publishers Weekly
"Daisy Darker is an astonishing book, packed with incredible characters and a lot of surprises. I devoured this in record time because I had to know what happened next. Alice Feeney is one of my absolute favorites." ―Samantha Downing, bestselling author of For Your Own Good
"Daisy Darker is a first rate, gripping thriller. Alice Feeney's gorgeous writing will sweep you up like a runaway train. Hold on for the ride!" ―Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling co-author of The Wife Between Us
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Alice Feeney is the New York Times bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie, I Know Who You Are, His & Hers, and Rock Paper Scissors. Her novels have been translated into over twenty-five languages and have been optioned for major screen adaptations. Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years and now lives in the Devon countryside with her family.
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