The Library After Dark
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:14th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Discover this brand new, locked-room murder mystery that's guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page... 'Agatha Christie meets Stephen King', and perfect for fans of The Sanatorium.
'WOW! One of the best books I have read in 2026.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Five strangers are locked inside New York’s most notorious library.
The famous author. The journalist. The professor. The bookseller. The architect.
For one night only, the library welcomes them for an exclusive after-hours tour.
They expect to see a legendary book. Instead they witness a gruesome murder.
And now they must find the killer among them before morning, or no one will survive the night…
Readers can't get enough of The Library After Dark:
'A chilling and highly addictive locked-room thriller. Get ready for a ride!' - Darby Kane, international best-selling author of Pretty Little Wife
'A wild ride. If you love a twisty whodunnit, you'll absolutely love this book.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Perfect for lovers of thrillers, books-about-books and mysteries to keep you on your toes. Highly recommend!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Dripping with secrets.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Obsessed. This is 100% getting a permanent spot on my bookshelf. Constant twists.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Twists and turns everywhere. I really couldn't put it down until I finished.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This is a must-read. So good, I couldn't put it down.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I loved this book - a fantastic thriller.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Irresistible - bright, sharp and rife with danger.' A.J. Finn, #1 best-selling author of The Woman in the Window
'Devilishly clever and gripping right until the end.' Ian Moore, best-selling author of Death and Croissants
'A spine-chilling thriller.' - Kirkus
'Atmospheric, chilling and brilliantly clever.' - Sian Gilbert, author of She Started It
'Stephen King meets Agatha Christie in this brilliant thriller - a triumph. Do not miss this.' - Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours
'Richly imagined and wonderfully atmospheric… a fast-paced, locked room thriller.’ - Mary Watson, Sunday Times Bestselling author of...
Praise for The Library After Dark: * : *
Irresistible—bright and sharp and rife with danger. * A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window *
Devilishly clever and gripping right until the end. * Ian Moore *
'A spine-chilling thriller... Intricately plotted and unique * Kirkus *
A fast-paced, complex tale that will appeal to readers who like their mysteries with a touch of horror. * Booklist *
Atmospheric, chilling and brilliantly clever. With its gorgeous haunted library, creepy happenings and fresh twists, The Library After Dark is a true modern Gothic thriller. Do not read this one after dark! * Sian Gilbert *
Richly imagined and wonderfully atmospheric, The Library After Dark captures the dark heart of fairy tales in this fast-paced, locked room thriller. * Mary Watson *
Twisty, atmospheric, and wickedly clever—The Library After Dark is Ande Pliego at her absolute sharpest. I devoured it in one breathless, brilliant sitting. * Ryan Pote, author of Blood and Treasure *
Stephen King meets Agatha Christie in this brilliant total immersion locked library thriller. A triumph - do not miss this. * Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours *
A brilliantly plotted locked-room mystery steeped in gothic atmosphere and fairy-tale menace. The Library After Dark is Agatha Christie by way of the Brothers Grimm. * Kelsey Cox, bestselling author of Party of Liars *
ISBN: 9780857505811
Dimensions: 241mm x 164mm x 34mm
Weight: 576g
368 pages