The Darkest Summer
The Darkest Summer by Ella Drummond, published by HERA in June 2022, is a 336-page novel that delves into the complexities of friendship and the shadows of the past. The story follows Sera, who returns to her childhood home after the death of her husband, only to confront the haunting memories of her best friend Dee, who disappeared fifteen years ago. Upon Dee’s unexpected return to their small Hampshire village, Sera discovers that her friend is no longer the carefree girl she once knew, setting the stage for a tense exploration of secrets and the impact of unresolved trauma.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family life and coming of age with elements of mystery and psychological suspense. As Sera navigates her grief and the unsettling changes in Dee, she uncovers a shocking secret that threatens to unravel their lives. The book presents a gripping examination of how the past can resurface in unexpected ways, challenging the bonds of friendship and the safety of their small-town existence.
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“One hot summer, Dee disappeared. Now she’s back… but she’s not the girl you knew. Sera and Dee were the best of friends. Until the day that Dee and her brother Leo vanished from Sera’s life, during a long hot summer fifteen years ago. Now Sera is an adult, with her own child, five-year-old Katie, and has returned to her childhood home after her husband’s death. While she grieves, the past haunts Sera at every turn… and then Dee and Leo return to their small Hampshire village, along with Dee’s young daughter. But Dee is silent and haunted by her demons; no longer the fun-loving girl that Sera loved. And when Sera uncovers the shocking secret that Dee is hiding, it’s clear that the girl she knew is long gone – and that the adult she has grown into might put all of them in danger…”–Provided by publisher.
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