Tap cover to enlarge

A Truth More Painful Than Murder

Published
Jun 2025
Main Genre
Mystery Mystery
Pages
400

About This Book

Chosen by The Times as one of the best crime fiction books in 2025.

'First-class' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A breathtaking finish' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a rollercoaster' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Tremendous' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow, wow, wow' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely brilliant' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has always been consumed by the idea of finding her sister's killer and bringing them to justice.

But when new evidence about the tragic unsolved murder comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation without her, everything starts to unravel.

After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably?

The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.

Read what everyone is saying about Her Sister's Killer:

'Such a great writer' IAN RANKIN

'Reading her books reminds me of why I love reading so much. Incredible characters and inspired plots; the gold standard' GRAHAM BARTLETT

'A rich, complex and thrilling book' KATE LONDON

'A classy thriller packed with pace and action, Hannah also brings real depth and human interest to the story' ANN CLEEVES

'Treat of a crime novel' ROXY BOURDILLON

Genres & Themes

Genres

Buy This Book

Formats & Editions

Browse the different covers, formats, and publication history for this title.

Paperback

Paperback edition cover
Trade Paperback
First Edition Jun 2025 Orion (UK) ISBN 1398715980
Buy

eBook

eBook edition cover
eBook
Mar 2025 Orion (UK) ISBN 1398715999
Buy
eBook edition cover
eBook
Mar 2025 -- Not Selected ISBN B0D2B69RT6
Buy

Audio

Audio edition cover
Audible
Mar 2025 -- Not Selected ISBN B0DFQL28LX
Buy