'A blistering mystery. With I Dreamed of Falling, Julia Dahl proves she's simply one of the best thriller writers working today' Gillian Flynn

‘A riveting crime novel… Vivid and haunting and not to be missed’ Megan Abbott

Roman Grady is the sole reporter for the local newspaper in a tiny Hudson Valley town – a town so small that every store opening is considered newsworthy. But when Roman's longtime girlfriend Ashley, the mother of his four-year-old son, is found dead, he realises he had no idea what was really going on in her life.

And when he starts asking questions, he’s not prepared for the answers.

What was Ashley doing at the cliffside home of her troubled ex-girlfriend? How did no one in a house full of people see what happened to her? And why does it seem like everyone in town suddenly has something to hide? As Roman and his mother dig into Ashley’s last few months, the truths they uncover threaten to expose painful secrets. The kind of secrets that can get you killed.

'Dahl’s gift for suspense will keep readers flipping pages, but in the end, it’s her finely wrought characters they’ll remember. It’s an impressive leap forward from the author’s previous, more plot-driven efforts'

'The definition of gut-wrenching... I Dreamed of Falling is a perfectly crafted thriller that goes beyond a classic whodunit. Layered with complicated character arcs, unforeseen twists, and well-thought-out details, this novel―and the circumstances surrounding Ashley’s death―will be on the minds of readers well after they’ve finished'

'Devastating crime novel'

'All the characters here are memorable, but four-year-old Mason and his bottomless, bewildered grief are particularly well drawn. A family and a story to remember'

Julia Dahl is the author of four previous novels, including Invisible City, which was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, and has been translated into eight languages. A former reporter for CBS News and the New York Post, she now teaches journalism at New York University.