My Dark Secret

2024 International Impact Book Award, Crime Fiction - Winner

In the shadows of a quiet town, one woman's fascination with the darkest corners of the human psyche takes a sinister turn.

Isla, a seemingly ordinary librarian, harbors a secret fascination with true crime and the complexities of the criminal mind. As her academic interest deepens, a sinister seed takes root, leading her down a chilling path of obsession. The line between researcher and practitioner blurs as she contemplates the unthinkable and meticulously plans a terrible act. The story unfolds in a psychological thriller that explores the thin boundary between morality and madness, a macabre ballet where each step, each twirl, is a carefully choreographed movement leading to a climax that only she can appreciate.

In My Dark Secret by Dawn Hemmings, readers are immersed in a riveting tale that delves into the psychological intricacies of a character's descent into darkness. This gripping narrative challenges us to confront the fine line between curiosity and obsession, fantasy and reality, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the unforeseen consequences of unchecked curiosity.