TV series · 2019 · TNT
Is I Am the Night based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. I Am the Night is based on the book One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel (2008).
The TV series premiered in 2019 on TNT.
The book behind I Am the Night
One Day She'll Darken
by Fauna Hodel · first published 2008 · true crime
Memoir and true crime book by Fauna Hodel.
Common questions
Is I Am the Night based on a book?
Yes. I Am the Night is based on the book One Day She'll Darken by Fauna Hodel (2008).
Who wrote the book I Am the Night is based on?
One Day She'll Darken was written by Fauna Hodel and first published in 2008.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read One Day She'll Darken before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.