The blue hour

Paula Hawkins shares what makes a great page-turner as she launches Prima ’s 2025 short story writing competition

The best new books you’ll love

GH ’s books director Joanne Finney shares her pick of this month’s new hardback releases

by Adele Parks (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) How far would you go to protect your family? This Christmastime, Connie is welcoming all her children home and is particularly thrilled to be meeting her dau

Unearthing women’s most closely guarded stories

GEAR UP FOR AUTUMN WITH THESE CHILLING TALES OF HAUNTED HOUSES, RIVER SPIRITS AND A ONE-EYED TROLL