Bad Blood

Hardback Published on: 27/03/2025
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Bad Blood
A Twisted family drama set to become your Next Obsession!
Clever, gripping and super addictive! Bad Blood beautifully weaves together the courtroom and family drama to brilliant effect with a exceptional plot fu... READ MORE
Steven at Bluewater
Bad Blood
outstanding debut
This is an outstanding debut from Sarah Hornsley- very well written, with a lovely flow to the book and characters that will surprise you and finishing wit... READ MORE
Catherine Cannon

Synopsis

'An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it ― Jennie Godfrey, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS

A FAMILY FULL OF SECRETS

Justine Stone left her small, claustrophobic hometown in Essex eighteen years ago, turning her back on her family and what happened that terrible night.

A HOUSE FULL OF LIES

But when her childhood sweetheart, Jake, is accused of a horrific double murder, Justine's world begins to crumble. And when her brother disappears in the wake of the deaths, Justine is forced to open the door to the past again - a door that she's kept shut for years.

A NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

What has her mother been hiding all this time? Why does nobody ever talk about the death of her father? And what did her brother know about the couple Jake is accused of killing?

WHEN EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO LIE, HOW DO YOU UNCOVER THE TRUTH?

'Incredibly gripping. A triumph' - Claire Douglas, #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE AT NO. 9

READERS LOVE BAD BLOOD
'GOSH - did not expect that ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I've been dying to read a juicy courtroom thriller after finishing Apple's Presumed Innocent - and this delivered on all fronts! Can't wait to read what the author writes next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The plot is brilliant with lots of twists and a very unexpected ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book will keep you guessing to the very end. This is an outstanding debut from Sarah Hornsley - very well written, with a lovely flow to the book and characters that will surprise you and finishing with a great twist. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this well crafted thriller, with its mix of small town and family dynamics. It is very much for fans of Sarah Vaughan but also has a flavour of Broadchurch' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399725873
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 234 x 162 x 40 mm
  • Weight: 565g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Bad Blood
Thriller
Thank you NetGalley for my ARC Ebook in exchange for my honest review. A barrister is challenged with setting up a case against her ex boyfriend who is... READ MORE
Xxxjanjanxxx
Bad Blood
Great thriller
Superb book. Justine Stone is a junior KC working as a criminal prosecution lawyer. She is on the up in every way both business wise and domestically. She... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Bad Blood
Gripping read
Absolutely loved this book. I struggled to put it down. The twists and the turns, you think you have sussed it but find out that you didn’t. A gripping s... READ MORE
Dagmar Williams
Bad Blood
Sensitive read
A rather unusual story, which turns preconceived notions on their head. Well written and a convoluted plot to keep you guessing. Some quite uncomfortab... READ MORE
S Bi
Bad Blood
4 star read
'Bad Blood' is not the courtroom drama I was expecting from the blurb. It's more of a family thriller complete with suspense,secrets and lies. Well writt... READ MORE
Frances
Bad Blood
A must read
I love books that are set in places local to me. Maldon is a few miles away from me, so I could completely visualise the settings. This starts as a slow... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
Bad Blood
Great debut read
A really good psychological read set in a small Essex town delving into past secrets and the traumas they cause for those left behind. This was an easy r... READ MORE
Lovetoread2023
Bad Blood
Ticks all the boxes for a fantastic thriller.
Bad Blood is absolutely fantastic! A complex and intriguing plot that kept my attention through every page as I tried to use my detective skills to see wh... READ MORE
Louise Barber
Bad Blood
An impressively strong debut
Bad Blood was packed full of excellent twists, dark secrets and compelling characters, zipping along at breakneck speed. Hornsley is definitely one to watc... READ MORE
Emily (ashortbooklover)
Bad Blood
Bad Blood is a clever thriller, with plenty of twists and turns
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (3.25) Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. Bad Blood is a clever thriller, with plenty of twists and turns. Sarah Hornsley does a great job at... READ MORE
Georgina Barnes
Bad Blood
Outstanding
With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily. I like the occasional legal thriller so hence why I requ... READ MORE
Donna
Bad Blood
Suspenseful story
Bad Blood was a work of art!! Each piece, each character was placed in a way that you had to follow the steps and clues, and I was hooked! I thoroughly enj... READ MORE
Nic. C/ Nickiknackinoo
Bad Blood
Twisty
Justice left home 18 years previously she is a flawed chracter that's well realised by the author. Full of twists that hooks you from the beginning.Cleverl... READ MORE
Bad Blood
Gripping murder tale
This is a gripping tale of murder. Justine is a criminal barrister, handed her first big murder case to prosecute. Except that the murderer is Jake, someon... READ MORE
Nicola Mackenzie-Smaller
Bad Blood
Silly but fun to read
After her father's death Justine was left by her boyfriend and sent to London. Her relationship with her mother has been difficult ever since. Now a risi... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Bad Blood
Definitely recommend
Bad Blood was a fast paced story which kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the way it was written with flashes of the past from each character. T... READ MORE
Rachel Beales
Bad Blood
A gripping psychological thriller
Sarah Hornsley’s debut novel, Bad Blood, is a gripping psychological thriller that intricately weaves together themes of family secrets, past traumas, and ... READ MORE
Mary Picken
Bad Blood
A dark and brooding psychological thriller
Successful barrister Justine Hart is handed her first murder case defending Brad Finchley, a man accused of double murder. Reviewing the case notes she is ... READ MORE
D Hart
Bad Blood
Five stars!
Sarah Hornsley’s Bad Blood is an engrossing psychological crime thriller that expertly weaves past and present timelines to craft a tense and twisty narrat... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
Bad Blood
Clever and unusual
An interesting read. It has a clever, unusual, and well-crafted plot. Set over two timelines, the book explores the consequences of the first colliding wit... READ MORE
Ann Jones
Bad Blood
Impressive debut
I was expecting a tense courtroom drama and legal thriller, little of the novel was based in court however this didn't detract from the enjoyment in readin... READ MORE
Trina Dixon
Bad Blood
Twists and turns galore
Justine Stone is given her first big case as lead barrister - only to find out she knows the accused. It is clear that Justine has many issues and has work... READ MORE
Dana Farren
Bad Blood
Not for me
To be honest I struggled to finish this book because there were so many things that annoyed me. The first was the time Jake ‘really’ saw Justine. She had... READ MORE
Carole Kendal
Bad Blood
A real treat! You won’t be able to put it down.
From the first page I was completely drawn into this story. The characters were likeable and the story totally compelling. Mixing 2 people and their memori... READ MORE
SuzyCO
Bad Blood
Everyone’s morally grey
The blurb sounded good, right? The taglines on the book tell you more: “Their love ended in tragedy. Now she’s the prosecutor. And he’s the accused.” L... READ MORE
Huttson Lo
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.