Then Things Went Dark: A Novel BY Bea Fitzgerald

For fans of Rachel Hawkins and tantalizing reality show drama, Then Things Went Dark delivers a gripping, salacious thriller where high stakes and hidden motives collide. On a glamorous desert island, six contestants begin their reality TV journey, each eager to prove themselves in front of millions. The show’s intensity rises as the contestants vie for fame and fortune, but their ambitions take a dark turn when one of their own is murdered live on camera.

Three weeks and eighteen episodes later, the scene shifts from the island to a Portuguese police station, where five contestants—each with their own secrets—are under scrutiny. Rhys Sutton, the most despised man on television, was killed in a moment broadcast to twelve million viewers. Now, the focus is on the surviving cast: the best friend, the rival, the girlfriend, the lover, and the sworn enemy. Each has a motive, but with the entire world watching, how can anyone hide the truth?

As the police probe deep into the contestants' tangled relationships and explosive conflicts, the pressure mounts. The contestants' silence becomes increasingly suspicious, and their attempts to maintain their innocence only fuel the intrigue. In a reality show where every moment is scrutinized, the challenge of keeping secrets becomes nearly impossible. Then Things Went Dark weaves a suspenseful narrative of deception, rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a world where privacy is a luxury none can afford.