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The Perfect Lie
an addictive and unmissable thriller full of shocking twists
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'A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing' - CARA HUNTER
'Intense, clever writing and packed with twists and turns' - DERVLA MCTIERNAN
'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' - ADRIAN MCKINTY
He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.
Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.
Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.
But it was all built on the perfect lie.
'Superbly written, cinematic and pacy!' - STEVE CAVANAGH
'Domestic noir at its best' - M. T. EDVARDSSON
'Grabs you by the throat' - LIZ NUGENT
'A top-notch thriller' - T. M. LOGAN
'Chilling and all too plausible' - JAMES OSWALD
'I loved this book and it deserves to fly to the top of the charts' - ELLY GRIFFITHS
'A sure-fire smash hit!' - CAZ FREAR
The Perfect Lie will pin you to your seat until you reach the last page' - JANE CASEY
'So good you won't want it to end' - DAILY MAIL
'A jewel of a thriller' - HEAT
'With so many "oh my gosh" moments, this will have you absolutely gripped' - PRIMA
'Be warned: this book will keep you up all night!' - CLOSER
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The Perfect Lie by Jo Spain is widely praised as a gripping and intense thriller with a suspenseful mystery at its core. Reviewers highlight Jo Spain's masterful storytelling, filled with unexpected twists, clever writing, and a compelling narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The book is described as a page-turner that captivates from the first chapter and holds attention with its well-crafted plot, revealed through intricately woven threads of flashbacks and revelations.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781529407273
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 279g
Pages: 400
About the Author
JO SPAIN is a full-time writer and screenwriter. Her first novel, With Our Blessing, was a finalist in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and she's become a regular Top Ten Irish bestseller with her subsequent eleven novels. Jo co-writes and produces the internationally acclaimed Harry Wild TV series and is currently working on several TV productions, including the adaptation of her own Detective Tom Reynolds series. Jo and her family live in Dublin.
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