What lies would you tell to uncover the truth? . . . THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL
'Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Tense, jaw-dropping, clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Keeps you guessing from start to finish' JANE FALLON
'I loved it. Huge twists' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
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Prosecutor Ava Knight always plays by the rules.
Until she meets fifteen-year-old Lily Hawthorne, accused of stabbing hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
It should be an open-and-shut case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not:
MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. The case went to trial. Her attacker was acquitted.
His name? Michael Osborne.
Now, court is in session.
And Ava must decide how far she's willing to go to uncover the truth . . .
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'Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops' SAMANTHA DOWNING, author of MY LOVELY WIFE
Readers LOVE Your Word Or Mine
'A genuine twist that left me open mouthed as I turned the last page' 5* Reader Review
'The author does it again. Full of twists, fast-paced . . . I was hooked' 5* Reader Review
'Tense and emotional, characters so real they almost step off the page . . . one of the most pacy thrillers I've read in a while' 5* Reader Review
'Wow! What a book! This had me holding my breath' 5* Reader Review
'Fast paced, suspenseful, scarily believable' 5* Reader Review
'Shocking, clever and unpredictable' 5* Reader Review
Praise for Lia Middleton
'Brilliantly written . . . I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
'A stand-out psychological thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push
'Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping' Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781405948234
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 266 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read - Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of The Last Party
Lia Middleton is a great writer. I loved Your Word Or Mine: a thoughtful exploration of the effect a historic crime has on a family, with several huge and elegant twists - Gillian McCallister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night
I inhaled Your Word or Mine over two days as I couldn't put this cat and mouse thriller down. Jaw-dropping twists and a tense, clever plot makes this a must read. I loved it! - Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9
Keeps you guessing from start to finish. A fabulous read! - Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Fallon
Tense, twisting, clever and credible. Your Word Or Mine takes a thrilling look at the concept of cause and effect, and the complex issue of revenge. I loved it - Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End
A riveting, haunting novel that will keep you guessing! Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops - Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
Thrilling and on-the-edge-of-your-seat believable with some absolutely stunning twists which make the most of Lia's expert knowledge as a barrister - absolutely loved this book - Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet
Lia Middleton has done it again! Your Word or Mine is a taut legal thriller that will keep you on your toes until the very last page. Highly recommended. - Laure Van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us
What a page-turner! Nigh on impossible to put down, a compelling read that had me turning the pages late into the night, with numerous twists that took me aback - Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones
I sped through this incredibly readable thriller, which is exquisitely plotted, unpredictable and utterly chilling. It broke my heart and shook me to the core with numerous bombshell twists - Emily Freud, author of My Best Friend's Secret
A cracking read. From the opening words, you know you're in for a ride. Pacy, sharp, I gobbled it in three sittings. Lia Middleton has that rare knack for taking a thorny, contemporary issue and twisting it into a highly entertaining but thoughtful read - Sophie Draper, author of Magpie
Moving, powerful and with a series of genuinely unexpected twists - Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill
Brilliantly twisty and gripping, and so cleverly written, I kept racing through thinking I knew exactly what was coming and I was blindsided more than once! Definitely one of the best books I've read this year - Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LIA MIDDLETON - -
When They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. - Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of
Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT - Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
Brilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know - Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium
Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down - Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting - Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver
A brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end - Nikki Smith, author of All in Her Head
An unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut - Philippa East, author of Little White Lies
A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster - Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in Law
An unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful - Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend
Had me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood - Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose
A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies
It's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension - Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill
Utterly gripping . . . I could not put it down - Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't Cry
Nail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read - Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous Souls
Claustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting - Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met
Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish - Sophie Draper, author of Cuckoo
Your Word or Mine drew me to it initially because of the courtroom aspects. I love a courtroom drama. Ava Knight is a prosecuting barrister who, in the course of her work, is required to defend a young girl accused of... More
Absolutely brilliant! I loved this book from the word go and read it in one day. I just couldn’t put it down. On two occasions it actually took my breath away – at 50% and then 75%. What an incredible author and... More
4.75⭐️
I loved the authors debut so I was very keen to read this legal / psychological thriller
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