Seven Years of Darkness

A young girl is found dead in Seryong Lake, a reservoir in a remote South Korean village, and three men - Yongje, the girl's father, and two security guards at the nearby dam - find themselves in an elaborate game of cat and mouse as they race to uncover what happened to her. When a final showdown at the dam results in a mass tragedy, one of the guards is convicted of murder and sent to prison. Seven Years of Darkness is the riveting new novel from the internationally celebrated author of The Good Son.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The queen of crime, You-Jeong Jeong, is causing a stir in the world of suspense and glamour. You-Jeong Jeong is a certified international phenomenon, known for her exceptional skills in writing psychological suspense. The Los Angeles Times reports the discovery of a young girl's dead body in Seryong Lake, a reservoir in a remote South Korean village. The police launch an immediate investigation to unravel the mystery surrounding her death.

Meanwhile, three men find themselves entangled in an intricate game of cat and mouse. Yongje, the girl's father, and two security guards at the nearby dam, each with their own secrets to hide about the night of her death, are all involved in the search for answers. As they race to uncover the truth, they must navigate a web of lies and deceit, without revealing their own closely guarded secrets.

In a tragic turn of events, a final showdown at the dam results in a mass tragedy. One of the guards is convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. For seven years, his son, Sowon, lives in the shadow of his father's shocking and inexplicable crime. When Sowon receives a package that promises to reveal the truth about what happened at Seryong Lake, he is faced with a dangerous present danger he never knew existed.

Seven Years of Darkness, the latest novel from the internationally celebrated author of The Good Son, is a dark, disturbing, and gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a testament to You-Jeong Jeong's talent for creating suspense and her ability to keep readers guessing until the very end.

South Korea's preeminent author of psychological thrillers, You-Jeong Jeong, has been rightly compared to Stephen King. Her novels have received critical acclaim worldwide, and she has a loyal fan base that eagerly awaits her latest releases. With Seven Years of Darkness, she has once again proven why she is considered one of the best in the genre.

In conclusion, You-Jeong Jeong's Seven Years of Darkness is a must-read for anyone who loves psychological suspense and thrilling mysteries. With its complex characters, intricate plot, and shocking revelations, this novel is sure to leave readers breathless and craving for more. Don't miss out on this incredible journey into the dark world of crime and suspense.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 126 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349143767