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The Darkness That Came Before
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The Darkness That Came Before

The heart-racing and thrilling conclusion to "The Darkness Series"

What if it's always been there? Watching ... Waiting ...

Cherry Hollow has been plagued by The Darkness for more than two decades. Death, murder, infidelity, trauma, and severe mental health disorders ... It all started in 1998 with the disappearance of a young boy. Or did it?

Now, another body has been discovered, hidden in the depths of Beaker Ravine, a place where The Darkness has been luring its victims for years. But this body is different. It's older. It means The Darkness was around long before anyone even knew it existed ...

Stephen Mallow, a London journalist, is back in town to discover the truth, despite vowing he'd never return. His own darkness has followed him, but even that won't stop his unique and questioning mind from asking the difficult questions no one in town wants to answer.

Olivia and Graham are old friends, reunited after the discovery of the body. They're now determined to lay their demons to rest. But why was no one reported missing all those years ago? And why has it taken more than forty years for the truth to be revealed?

Can The Darkness finally be destroyed and who will be the one to finally end it all?

The Darkness That Came Before is the third and final book in "The Darkness Series", a gripping and emotionally charged psychological thriller series that isn't afraid to explore the darker side of mental health. If you've enjoyed the sinister series so far, then you won't want to miss this explosive conclusion that will make you think twice before turning off the light. Perfect for thriller fans who prefer their books "creepy" rather than "bloody".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death of a spouse, cancer, talk of suicide, talk of child abuse, murder, death.

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Eva E.

Inside Story
Aug 15, 2026

The Darkness That Came Before by Jessica Huntley is the third and final book in The Darkness Series.
Wow, what a fantastic conclusion to the series! I was concerned that the story might introduce a new mystery just for the sake of it, but Jessica cleverly intertwined the timelines. The way she connected characters from the first two books to the final secret reveal was brilliant! The epilogue tied everything together perfectly, making the whole story feel complete.

Beaker Ravine, a place where the darkness has been casting a long shadow, now has another victim. This time it's different because this body has been there for at least 40 years, long before Kieron's accident. Is it possible that the darkness was lurking around long before that fateful night 25 years ago?

Detective Graham has lived in Cherry Hollow his entire life, so he was there when the accident occurred. However, no one reported the incident or the missing person. Did he know the person whose body had been hidden in Beaker Ravine cave for at least four decades? Detective Graham is determined to uncover the truth about what happened in Beaker Ravine and put an end to The Darkness.

Brittany F.

Aug 15, 2026
This is one of the best trilogies. Mental health portrayed in so many different ways. Jessica has done such an amazing job with each one of these books and bringing them together in the perfect fashion. Highly recommend anything written by Jessica Huntley!

About the Author

Jessica Huntley
I am an award-winning and best-selling psychological thriller author. I'm an ex-British soldier and Personal Trainer and have been writing almost non-stop for the past five years.

I am now the author of twenty-one books and am both self-published and traditionally published with Inkubator Books and Joffe Books.

I write books for thriller readers who like their stories dark and twisty with complex, yet memorable characters, who often suffer from relatable mental health disorders.

When I'm not writing, I am either keeping fit, walking her dog or looking after my young son. Or plotting my next book ...