If you hurt me, I’ll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where’s the fun in that?
When an empty passenger plane mysteriously crashes in the Lake District, journalist Carly Atherton is determined to get to the truth of what happened – the love of her life was one of the two pilots on board.
But when she contacts the family of the other pilot, the conflicting memories of his wife and his sister draw her into a story far darker than she could possibly have imagined.
As Carly delves into the dynamics of a seemingly ordinary family, she realises that the bonds that shape us can also tear us apart – and that sometimes there are monsters living among us, hiding in plain sight…
Book Info: Print length: 420 pages. Publisher: Corvus. Publication Date: 6 May 2025

My Thoughts:
One of my favourite things in any psychological thriller is a bat-sh*t crazy female with a narcissistic personality disorder and when they are also a completely delusional psychopath then I am in my element and I think Izzy gets my vote for the BEST character EVER.
This is Carole Hailey’s second novel, and I can confirm I have now downloaded her first book THE SILENCE PROJECT which is currently FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Scenes From a Tragedy, is a masterclass in psychological storytelling. Set in the aftermath of a mysterious plane crash in the Lake District, the novel follows disgraced journalist Carly Atherton, whose lover was one of the two pilots killed. Determined to uncover the truth, Carly’s investigation leads her into the fractured lives of the other pilot’s family and IZZY, my new girl crush!
This book has so many elements to it that make it clever, original and more importantly impossible to put down. The author has blended fictional true-crime, medical note and reportage to create a completely new reading experience.
It’s emotional and hard-hitting in places. With themes of grief and obsession Scenes From a Tragedy is a very smart and unforgettable thriller which I completely and utterly recommend.