For a hundred years, the residents of a rural Welsh village have been hiding the truth. Now, a newcomer has started digging around, uncovering more than just buried secrets.
Retired detective, Graham Williams, has moved to Bethgelert for a fresh start, determined to put the horrors of last year behind him. He has seen his fair share of disturbing scenes, but nothing prepares him for what he sees hanging in the gnarly old tree outside his front window.

Only one man can help him uncover the truth...

Stephen Mallow has come a long way since he helped solve the mystery of Cherry Hollow. When his old nemesis calls and asks for help, he jumps in the car, ignoring the pain in his head and the hole in his heart. He's ready to take on another weird and creepy small town mystery.

These two unlikely allies, whose main form of communication is bickering, start to work together to dig up the disturbing secrets of 'The Hanging Tree', but they soon realise there's more to the story than they first thought.

A teenage girl is missing. The town butcher isn't telling them everything. The tree seems to be speaking to Stephen...

And someone is watching their every move... From Jessica Huntley, award-winning and best-selling author of 'Jinx' and 'Horrible Husbands', comes 'The Hanging Tree', a brand-new twisted thriller, perfect for fans of Claire Mackintosh, Lisa Jewell and Louise Jensen.
What readers are saying about The Hanging Tree
"The Hanging Tree is a chilling tale of mystery, suspense, and secrets that refuse to stay buried." -- NewInBooks.com

"The ending of the book broke me slightly, just so beautiful." - BookSprout Review

"A slow-burn mystery with interesting voice!" - BookSprout Review

"A page turning thriller in a small town with a secret." - BookSprout Review

"Another Jessica Huntley book I couldn't put down. I'm completely obsessed with her writing and will read anything she writes! She has a way of holding u in a grip, with twists and turns you don't see coming." - BookSprout Review

"This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good rural legend." - BookSprout Review

"Outstanding!" - BookSprout Review

"The book got hold of me on page 1 and never let go until the end. The story moves quickly and there are plenty of twists and turns until the end." - BookSprout Review

"Creepy Small-Town Secrets That Sink Their Claws In" - BookSprout Review

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• Literature & FictionLiterary FictionMystery, Thriller & Suspense
• Literature & FictionSmall Town & Rural

• Publication Date: January 4, 2026
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• Print Length: 346 Pages
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