Lying in Wait

Name: Lying in Wait
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241974063
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By Liz Nugent

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Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent is a gripping tale of suspense centring around a Dublin couple who commit a shocking crime and must work to maintain their outwardly perfect image. As their secrets slowly unravel, their lives—and the lives of those around them—begin to spiral into a captivating and chilling drama, raising questions about trust and the lengths people go to hide the truth.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to dark, psychological thrillers with intricate plots and deeply flawed characters. It offers a gripping exploration of secrets, lies, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations. The compelling narrative keeps you on edge, perfect for fans of suspenseful crime stories.

Lying in Wait

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When a mother's love is murder - another gripping story of murder in high places by the author of the No 1 bestseller, Unravelling Oliver.

'My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.'

Lydia Fitzsimons lives in the perfect house with her adoring husband and beloved son. There is just one thing Lydia yearns for to make her perfect life complete, though the last thing she expects is that pursuing it will lead to murder. However, needs must - because nothing can stop this mother from getting what she wants...

This is a dark, twisty and utterly gripping domestic noir that you won't be able to put down from the author hailed as Ireland's answer to Gillian Flynn.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent has been described as a compulsive and spellbinding psychological thriller with intricate plotting and jolting suspense. Reviewers praise its dark and macabre twists, calling it a seductively sinister and utterly captivating tale. The characters are noted for being disturbingly monstrous yet believable, making it a standout, page-turning read for fans of the genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241974063

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Before becoming a full-time writer, Liz Nugent worked in Irish film, theatre and television. In 2014 her first novel, Unravelling Oliver, was a Number One bestseller and won the Crime Fiction Prize in the 2014 Irish Book Awards. Her second novel, Lying in Wait, went straight to Number One in the Irish bestseller charts, remained there for nearly two months and won her a second IBA. She lives in Dublin with her husband.

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