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The Lying Game

The unpredictable thriller from the bestselling author of THE IT GIRL
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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware is a gripping crime thriller revolving around four friends who reunite after receiving a disturbing text. As they come together, buried secrets from their past at a boarding school resurface, pushing the boundaries of their trust and friendship. The novel masterfully intertwines elements of suspense and tension, leaving readers questioning the truth behind their intricate game of deceit.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel might appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve into complex friendships and the secrets they harbour. The narrative follows a group of women who are bound by a sinister game from their past, revealing tensions and surprises that keep you guessing until the very end. If you're intrigued by atmospheric settings and psychological suspense, this book will likely keep you captivated.

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The Lying Game

'I could not put this book down' Reese Witherspoon'

IT ISN'T A GAME WHEN SOMEBODY DIES

The text message arrives in the small hours of the morning: I need you.

Isa drops everything, takes her baby daughter and heads straight to Salten.

The twisting new thriller from international sensation Ruth Ware, author of Sunday Times bestsellers In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10

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A bold re-issue with a new cover of The Lying Game, from international sensation Ruth Ware, author of Sunday Times bestsellers In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10.

'I could not put this book down' Reese Witherspoon

IT ISN'T A GAME WHEN SOMEBODY DIES

The text message arrives in the small hours of the morning: I need you.

Isa drops everything, takes her baby daughter and heads straight to Salten. She spent the most significant days of her life at boarding school on the marshes there, days which still cast their shadow over her.

Isa and her three best friends used to play the Lying Game, competing to convince people of outrageous stories. Now, after seventeen years of hiding the truth, something terrible has been found on the beach. The friends' darkest secret is about to come to light...


Praise for The Lying Game:

'Atmospheric, mysterious, gripping' Marian Keyes

'Surprising twists' Daily Mail

'Another heart-stopping belter of a thriller from an epic talent' Heat

'A gripping, unpredictable narrative that shifts like sand underfoot' Erin Kelly

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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware is praised for its atmospheric and mysterious quality. Reviewers highlight its gripping and unpredictable narrative that keeps readers on edge. The book is lauded for its exploration of friendship and family, set against a backdrop where secrets threaten to resurface, ensuring readers remain intrigued till the last page. The interplay between the characters is well-executed, providing a rich reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784704353

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway and The Turn of the Key have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times. Her books have been optioned for TV and film and she is published in more than 40 languages. Ruth lives near Brighton with her family.

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