That Night by Gillian McAllister is about siblings who cover up a murder, and it makes you question your loyalty to your siblings.
Imagine you are on vacation with your siblings and you get a phone call in the middle of the night. It’s your sibling, and they need you. They have just murdered someone and need your help. What would you do? Do you believe you have a blind loyalty to your siblings? Is there a sibling that you wouldn’t be so eager to help? Do you trust your siblings? That Night by Gillian McAllister makes you question just how loyal you are to your siblings. It’s a dark and twisty thriller about siblings who cover up a murder.
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That Night Overview
Title: That Night
Author: Gillian McAllister
Pages: 400 Pages
Publish Date: August 18th, 2026
Genre: Thriller
My Star Rating: 4/5 stars! (I loved this book and would recommend it to most people!)
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Synopsis From Amazon
On vacation in Europe, Frannie makes two urgent phone calls. One to her sister, and one to her brother. The siblings come running, and they find their sister covered in blood, kneeling over an unmoving body.
There’s been an accident: Frannie has hit a man with her car, and she needs their help. They bury the body, and they make a promise. They’ll never tell anyone.
But when the police come calling, the siblings’ lies start to spiral. They begin to doubt their trust in each other. Because what really happened that night?
And who will be the first to crack?
With the incredible twists and turns and a unique look at family relationships that McAllister has become known for, That Night is the ultimate summer thriller that asks: what would you do to protect your family?
My Review of That Night
First off, thank you to Gillian McAllister, William Morrow, and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy of That Night. It was twisty and such a thought-provoking book about the lengths you will go for your siblings.
That Night will pull you in from the first chapter and make you wonder what exactly happened and how they will get out of this situation. Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. It was a fast-paced thriller. There are dual timelines and multiple POVs, which add layers to the story and help you understand their motives.
If I’m being honest, I found Franny to be unlikable. She didn’t seem like she cared all that much about what she had done to her siblings and seemed to expect them to clean up her mess. Also, I didn’t trust her throughout the whole book.
This book will have you questioning just how far you would go for your family. Do you trust your siblings to keep your darkest secrets? Can families be too close?
This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good thriller. Character-driven books, fast-paced books, and books about dysfunctional family dynamics.
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Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy reading That Night as much as I did. It’s definitely one I’ll be thinking about for a while. What lengths would I go to for my siblings? If you have any questions about That Night or want to talk about the book, let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you.
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Thanks for reading,
Kel
