Kia Abdullah

Author. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK is out now.

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

I did a 90-stop tour of my @TfL billboards and posters. If I’d known it would take 27 hours over 2.5 days, I wouldn't have attempted it, but here we are. Please enjoy my journey from Uxbridge to Hatton Cross to Theydon Bois and the many – oh god, so very many – places in between.

[The Diverse Book Awards @The_DBAwards]

Our Adult Longlist! Don't forget to vote for your favourite to win the Readers' Choice! https://t.co/tHC5YJ0Sb5

What Happens In The Dark by @KiaAbdullah
Published by @HQstories

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@nange___ Aw, thank you! 🙏🏽

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@LNER Hello, I was on the 10.33am train from HGT to KGX on Sat 25th July. I just want to say thank you to Mo from the onboard catering team. He was so cheery and warm, and made my journey much more pleasant. If possible, please pass on my thanks to him and his line manager. 🙏🏽

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@yhgwassup Have you read What Happens in the Dark already? If so, the follow-up is out next year!

[Liv @koontzie54]

Truth be told, I am NOT okay. On the "bright" side, "Next of Kin" traumatized me even more...
Definitely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but I think I lost the will to live.
"Those People Next Door" is the only book by @KiaAbdullah I haven't read yet but... it will wait till I recover. If I ever do.

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@koontzie54 Ha ha. Thanks... I think? 😂

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

Not exaggerating when I say the future depends on this catching on en masse. Kids, adults. Book clubs, silent reading groups. For the past twenty-five years tech has corroded our attention, intelligence and basic pleasure in living, and books are the key to winning them back.

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@Tesco Hiya, is there a way to send in a compliment? The security guard at my local store is always so lovely and helpful, and I wanted to give him a shout-out. Thank you.

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@ArcadeBookshop1 Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@ProfSunnySingh @kandasamy @WstoneIslington Oh my god. I love you both. If it's not Eid, I am THERE.

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@triketora Ah, brilliant. Thank you!

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@HMRCcustomers Hi, my Partnership Tax Return 2025 specified in box 3.8 that the partnership ceased 5 April 25. However, I've received a Partnership Tax Return 2026. Should I ignore it or do I need to re-inform HMRC that the partnership has ceased? What’s the best way to do this?

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@VickyNewham @HarrogateFest @HQstories @BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @ManpreetEditor Thank you, Vicky!

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

So chuffed that What Happens in the Dark has been longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year!

Readers will help decide the shortlist and I'd love your support! Pls vote at https://t.co/xLabUnNkM2 by 28 May. #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime @HarrogateFest

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@ByYourBedside Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

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Remembering this next time I don't hit a bestsellers list.

[Tracy Chou 🌻 @triketora]

can you imagine breaking the 2 hour marathon barrier and not winning

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@MehreenBaig Mehreen, you're such a good writer. Sending you love from afar. x

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

@shane_tiffen Thank you, Shane!

Yes. The follow-up is coming!

[Kia Abdullah @KiaAbdullah]

What Happens in the Dark is out in paperback today! A dark thriller/courtroom drama, it follows journalist Safa as she uncovers what really happened on a night of tragedy involving her childhood best friend. If you like crime with heart, do check it out. https://t.co/saRrmFxO3N