Hello.

I’m Hannah, writer of suspenseful novels about families and friends tangled in secrets and lies. I’m drawn to buildings that creak with stories, to landscapes that shape the characters moving through them, and to the rich and often complex relationships between mothers, daughters and sisters.

I like to explore the darker side of love and loss in my writing, but I’m drawn ultimately to the light and resilience that can be found when facing life’s toughest challenges.

Have a look around, learn more about me and my books, or feel free to explore my journal. It’s lovely to have you here.

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β€˜Gripping … a richly rewarding novel’ Richard & Judy Book Club

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β€˜Will have you turning the pages until the early hours’ Grazia

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β€˜A must-read!’ Fabulous

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β€˜I was swept away … a great read’ Katie Fforde

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β€˜Gripping … a richly rewarding novel’ Richard & Judy Book Club β€’ β€˜Will have you turning the pages until the early hours’ Grazia β€’ β€˜A must-read!’ Fabulous β€’ β€˜I was swept away … a great read’ Katie Fforde β€’

My Journal

Journal
One Dark Night
One Dark Night

I’m excited to announce my new novel, One Dark Night, releasing first in Australia and New Zealand in January 2025, and later next year in the UK, USA and Canada.

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As Much As It’s Worth: Ten Years On
As Much As It’s Worth: Ten Years On

If you are suffering today, perhaps walking your own grief journey wondering how you can bear the pain, wondering how long you will feel like this, I hope these words offer a little comfort.

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Running Naked
Running Naked

The book blogging community over these past few weeks has felt like being enveloped by a warm blanket, wrapping me up as they shove an energy bar into my hand and tell me to β€˜keep going’.

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View fullsize Bath was looking utterly gorgeous in the autumn twilight this evening. Today was the first properly cold blue sky day, with the promise of winter just around the corner. Shops were starting to dress their windows for Christmas and there was such a lo
View fullsize The tents are up. The bonfire’s lit. A group of friends are gathering in Cornwall for a wild glamping weekend. Get ready for one hell of a party… πŸ”₯ The Search Party paperback hits UK bookshelves on 5th December, just in time for some c
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View fullsize The first review for my new book, One Dark Night, came out this week in the Australian trade press and I couldn’t be happier. Such a nerve racking time but this is a soothing balm! Thanks so much Books+Publishing πŸ“š #onedarknight #bookstagram
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View fullsize One of the perks of being a writer is sometimes receiving new books to read ahead of release. My US agent David recently sent me The Wolf Tree by @lauramccluskey__ . Not gonna lie, I raced through this one. It’s an impressive, unsettling crime
View fullsize I can’t wait to chat with the wonderful Vanessa McCausland about her new novel. We’ll be @harryhartog.mosman in Sydney talking all things crime and writing on 4th December. Hope to see you there! More details below… ✍️ πŸ“š ❀️ #Rep
View fullsize I’m delighted to share the US cover for my new thriller, One Dark Night, releasing with @atriabooks on 19th August 2025. Available to pre-order now through the links in my bio. #onedarknight #hannahrichell #atria #newbook #bookstagram #write
View fullsize This week I have been thinking about grief, about @leigh_sales’ Any Ordinary Day, about parachutes and landings, and about those unexpected and extraordinary people who show up to accompany us through pain. Healing the grieving heart - Wendy
View fullsize #RichellPrize #10yearanniversary #emergingwriter #emergingwriters
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View fullsize I have been going through a very slow reading patch, where I only seem to be able to manage a few pages each night. I don’t like it. It makes me feel very out of sorts. But here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed in the last few weeks tha