Sarah Hilary Interview: The Drowning Place + Reviews of Mars One + The Faraway Inn
About this episode
Philippa Hall interviews Sarah Hilary about her novel The Drowning Place and reviews two other books.
In this episode of Quick Book Reviews , Philippa Hall is joined by Sarah Hilary to talk about The Drowning Place , the gripping first novel in a new crime series set in the Peak District. Together they discuss crime fiction, setting, writing atmosphere, rural communities, audiobook narration, and the journey of building a new series. T Philippa also reviews two very different books: Mars One by Charlotte Robertson — a high-stakes space thriller packed with sabotage, conspiracy, tension and reality-TV energy. The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst — a warm, whimsical YA fantasy audiobook full of magic, comfort and cosy escapism. There’s also a Hay Festival update: Philippa will be appearing with Sheila Kanani at Hay Festival on Friday 22 May 2026 at 8.30pm for The Starspotter’s Guide , a conversation about the night sky, stars and space. If you enjoy: crime fiction, thriller interviews, atmospheric mysteries, space thrillers, cosy fantasy, audiobook recommendations, and spoiler-free book chat, this episode is for you. Follow Quick Book Reviews for book…
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