SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLEY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA FOR GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT CRIME FICTION

Once you’re online, there’s nowhere to hide. Is it paranoia–or is someone watching?

For years, Reagan Carsen has kept her life offline. No socials. No internet presence. No photos. Safe.

Until the day she stumbles on a shocking murder in a Sydney laneway. The victim looks just like her.

Coincidence?

As more murders shake the city and she’s increasingly drawn out from hiding, Reagan is forced to confront her greatest fear.

She’s been found.

A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Dark Mode delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay for surrendering our privacy one click at a time.

‘Thrilling and twisty–get ready to be paranoid’ J.P. Pomare, author of The Wrong Woman

‘Absolutely terrifying! I turned every page with my heart in my mouth, utterly hooked by this explosive thriller. Ashley Kalagian Blunt taps into the dangers we face online every day and the monsters in our midst. Dark Mode is a powerful and disturbing story which will keep you thinking long after you’ve finished reading.’ Petronella McGovern, author of The Liars