When a delayed flight leaves Daphne stranded overnight in Chania — Crete’s beautiful Venetian harbour city — she decides to make the most of the unexpected stopover. But what begins as a chance to wander the quaint alleyways, savour local Greek cooking and watch the sunset over the famous lighthouse, soon takes a darker turn…
As twilight falls over the Old Town, Daphne finds herself alone in a labyrinth of narrow lanes and shuttered shops — with a dark figure shadowing her every move. Lost in unfamiliar streets with no one to turn to, can Daphne outwit a stalker who knows this city far better than she does — and who has no intention of letting her go?
The heart-pounding prequel to The Taverna at the Edge of Night (coming May 2026) set in the Old Town and stunning harbour of Chania, on the Greek island of Crete. This atmospheric psychological thriller short story is perfect for fans of The White Lotus and destination thrillers by Lucy Foley, Lucy Clarke and Ruth Ware, as well as the classic suspense and Gothic mysteries of Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart.
Clean read: no sex, graphic violence or strong language
Genre: destination thriller, Slow burn psychological suspense, psychological thriller, international travel mystery, vacation gone wrong, woman in jeopardy, modern Gothic thriller, holiday noir
