# What Happened that Night by Nicci French

Nicci French: What Happened that Night is a psychological thriller about Tyler Green, newly released after nearly 30 years in prison for his university friend Leo Bauer’s murder. When a friend is found dead during a reunion with the old group, Detective Maud O’Connor investigates as Tyler seeks answers and risks losing his freedom again.

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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 3265

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## At a glance

- Follows Tyler Green after his release from prison and his return to the group of friends connected to Leo Bauer’s death.
- A new death brings Detective Maud O’Connor into the investigation.
- Customer feedback praises the twists, plot, ending and character development, especially Maud O’Connor.

## Pros

- The reunion, past murder and new death provide a clear mystery-driven premise.
- Maud O’Connor’s involvement gives the investigation a second perspective alongside Tyler’s search for answers.
- Listed as a 448-page English-language edition.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Format: Export/Airside
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publication date: 13 January 2026
- ISBN-13: 978-1398524194
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 200 g
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.7 x 23.4 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers after a psychological thriller built around an old death, a reunion and a new investigation.
- Fans of Detective Maud O’Connor and the Freida Klein series seeking another book by the same author.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a standalone light read rather than a suspense story involving murder and imprisonment.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, with twists, a riveting plot and a surprising ending. Readers also praise the character development, particularly Maud O’Connor. That feedback may appeal to buyers who want both suspense and a developed detective character, though it reflects reported reader opinion rather than a guarantee of the experience. The aggregate ratings are largely in the top two star categories, but do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers highlight the engaging story, twists and surprising ending.
- Positive themes: Maud O’Connor’s character development is specifically praised.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is What Happened that Night about?
Tyler Green is released after nearly 30 years in prison for the murder of his university friend Leo Bauer. A death at a reunion prompts Detective Maud O’Connor to investigate while Tyler searches for answers.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
### Is this a Maud O’Connor story?
The plot description says Detective Maud O’Connor investigates the new death. It does not specify how much of the story is told from her perspective.

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