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Three teenagers overhear the senseless murder of a mother and her young child - two come forward and send a local man to prison.
But 18 years later, with his conviction overturned, what if they identified the wrong man and let the true killer escape justice?
Three teenagers overhear the senseless murder of a mother and her young child - two come forward and send a local man to prison.
But 18 years later, with his conviction overturned, what if they identified the wrong man and let the true killer escape justice?
Shocking... gripping - WOMAN & HOME
Expertly crafted - SUN
So many twists and turns it made my head spin - JENNIE GODFREY
Rebecca Hardy is a blazing new talent - HOLLY SEDDON
Eighteen years ago, teenager Alex sent a man to prison. She, along with her two best friends from school, overheard the vicious murder of a mother and child, although only she took the stand in court.
But despite her evidence, there were always rumours that the wrong man had been imprisoned. Although he was someone not to be trusted, he wasnβt a killer.
Alex has always known she did the right thing, but when new DNA evidence comes to light and the conviction is overturned, the spotlight falls on her, the woman who sent him to jail. The woman whose mistake may have let the real killer evade justice for years.
And for Jonathan, Alex, and Rachel, once friends for life and now strangers to one another, there are going to be many more secrets coming to light.
Because that summer, there were many different versions of the truth.
READERS LOVE The Summer We Lied:
This deserves to be one of the standout thrillers of the year
I was hooked
Full of subtle twists, and peopled with flawed but relatable characters, this is a fantastic read
Deliciously dark. I couldn't put it down
An outstanding read
If there's one book to read this summer, this is the one
I found myself holding my breath
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781037201745
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Raven Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 336
About the Author
A law graduate and English teacher for almost twenty years, Rebecca Hardy took a career break to pursue her love of writing. She lives in East Sussex, with her wife and teenage son, in amongst the fields and hills where her novel begins. A place which is, thankfully, far more tranquil in real life than on the page.
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