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All the Beautiful Lies

By Peter Swanson
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All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows the story of a young man named Harry who is drawn into a web of deceit and danger after his father's unexpected death. As he uncovers chilling secrets about his stepmother Alice, Harry begins to question everything he thought he knew. The book masterfully intertwines themes of obsession, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of familial relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate psychological thrillers filled with unexpected twists and morally complex characters. It delves into themes of obsession and deceit, keeping you on edge as the story unravels family secrets in a small-town setting. If you're drawn to narratives where past and present collide in suspenseful ways, this gripping tale could be a great choice.

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All the Beautiful Lies

In a dark and brilliant guessing game of a novel - evoking Patricia Highsmith and Agatha Christie - Peter Swanson once again displays his unique gift for lovingly reprising and refreshing mystery writing's greatest tropes.

In a dark and brilliant guessing game of a novel - evoking Patricia Highsmith and Agatha Christie - Peter Swanson once again displays his unique gift for lovingly reprising and refreshing mystery writing's greatest tropes.

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He's the real deal... Joe Hill

'Another read in one sitting from the best-selling Swanson.' - Metro

'A brilliantly original premise, delivered with panache.' Clare Mackintosh

On the eve of his college graduation, Harry is called home by his step-mother Alice, to their house on the Maine coast, following the unexpected death of his father.

But who really is Alice, his father's much younger second wife? In a brilliant split narrative, Peter Swanson teases out the stories and damage that lie in her past. And as her story entwines with Harry's in the present, things grow increasingly dark and threatening - will Harry be able to see any of it clearly through his own confused feelings?

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All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson is generally praised for its suspenseful, twisty narrative and gripping psychological depth, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Critics commend Swanson's skillful character development and the intricate, dark plot, although some feel the pacing occasionally falters. The novel's atmospheric tension enhances the chilling themes, making it a captivating read for fans of crime and thriller genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571327218

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Peter Swanson

About the Author

Peter Swanson's debut novel, The Girl With a Clock for a Heart (2014), was described by Dennis Lehane as 'a twisty, sexy, electric thrill ride' and was nominated for the LA Times book award. His second novel The Kind Worth Killing (2015), a Richard and Judy pick, was shortlisted for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and named the iBook stores Thriller of the Year, and was followed by two more critical and commercial hits, Her Every Fear (2017) and All the Beautiful Lies (2018). He lives with his wife and cat in Somerville, Massachusetts.

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