Ruth Ware Books
Standalone Novels
In a Dark, Dark Wood - 2015
In a Dark, Dark Wood is a psychological thriller about Nora Shaw, a reclusive writer who reluctantly attends a bachelorette party in a remote glass house. The weekend turns deadly as secrets unravel, past traumas resurface, and Nora wakes up in a hospital, unsure of what happened.
The Woman in Cabin 10 - 2016
In The Woman in Cabin 10, journalist Lo Blacklock secures a spot on a luxury cruise. One night, she hears a scream and sees what she believes is a woman being thrown overboard—but all passengers are accounted for. As she investigates, paranoia sets in, and she questions what’s real or imagined.
The Lying Game - 2017
The Lying Game is a psychological thriller about four women—Isa, Kate, Thea, and Fatima—who reunite after a grisly discovery threatens to expose a dark secret from their past. As teenagers, they played "the lying game," but now their buried lies resurface, endangering their lives and friendships.
The Death of Mrs. Westaway - 2018
The Death of Mrs. Westaway follows Hal, a struggling tarot card reader who mistakenly receives an inheritance letter. Desperate for money, she deceives a wealthy, mysterious family. As she uncovers dark secrets at Trepassen House, she realizes her connection to them is more sinister than expected.
The Turn of the Key - 2019
The Turn of the Key is a psychological thriller about Rowan Caine, a nanny who takes a job at a luxurious smart home. When a child dies, she’s accused of murder. Through letters from prison, she reveals eerie events, hidden secrets, and the house’s sinister technological surveillance.
One by One - 2020
One by One is a thriller about a corporate retreat in the French Alps that turns deadly. When an avalanche traps employees of a tech startup in a chalet, paranoia rises as they realize a killer is among them. Secrets unravel, and survival becomes a deadly game.
The It Girl - 2022
In The It Girl, Hannah Jones is haunted by the murder of her glamorous Oxford roommate, April Clarke-Cliveden. A decade later, new evidence suggests the man convicted was innocent. As Hannah digs into the past, she uncovers dark secrets and realizes the real killer may still be out there.
Zero Days - 2023
In Zero Days, Jack and her husband Gabe are security experts who test company defenses. After a routine job, Jack returns home to find Gabe murdered. Framed for his death, she goes on the run, determined to uncover the real killer while evading the authorities.
One Perfect Couple - 2024
In One Perfect Couple, scientist Lyla reluctantly joins her actor boyfriend, Nico, on a reality TV show set on a tropical island. After a severe storm isolates them, contestants face dwindling supplies and rising tensions. As participants begin to die, Lyla realizes a murderer is among them, turning the competition into a fight for survival.
The Woman in Suite 11 - 2025
In The Woman in Suite 11, journalist Lo Blacklock attends a Swiss hotel's opening, aiming to revive her career. There, she encounters a woman claiming to be the owner's mistress, fearing for her life. Lo becomes entangled in a perilous chase across Europe, questioning the woman's trustworthiness and her own limits.
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Snowflakes - 2020
Ruth Ware’s Snowflakes is a chilling short story about a girl named Leah, who has lived her entire life in isolation with her strict parents. As she uncovers dark secrets about their past and the real reason for their seclusion, she’s forced to question everything she knows.