- Alice Feeney — Daisy Darker

As the story progresses, Feeney peels back the layers of these characters. What starts as a typical dysfunctional family drama slowly morphs into something much darker. The dialogue is sharp and often stinging, highlighting the deep-seated animosity between the siblings and the emotional neglect inflicted by the parents.

Often described as "And Then There Were None meets The Twisted Ones ," Daisy Darker is a masterclass in atmosphere, family trauma, and narrative sleight-of-hand. If you are looking for a thriller that combines gothic family secrets with a ticking clock, this is the book to devour. Here is everything you need to know about this unforgettable novel. Daisy Darker - Alice Feeney

The narrative centers on , a 29-year-old woman born with a "broken heart" (a defect that left her socially isolated), as she returns to her family's ancestral home, Seaglass , for her grandmother Nana's 80th birthday. As the story progresses, Feeney peels back the