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Lying in Wait
- Narrated by: Caoilfhionn Dunne, David McFetridge, Lesley McGuire
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent, read by Lesley McGuire, Caoilfheann Dunne and David McFetridge.
From the award-winning author of the number one best seller 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.
Critic reviews
"A stunningly talented writer." (Sophie Hannah)
"Clear your diary if you pick up this seductively sinister story. The twists come together in a superbly scary denouement which delivers a final sting in the tail. Brilliantly macabre." ( Sunday Mirror)
"An unputdownable psychological thriller with an ending that lingers long after turning the final page." ( Irish Times)
"An excellent example of 'Domestic Noir'...excitement and curiosity mount until you realise you can't put the book down. Highly recommended." ( Literary Review)
"A tense, taut, almost gothic thriller where the tension tightens to near unbearable proportions...impossible to stop reading. A brilliantly written, stand-out novel." (Marian Keyes)
"Taut, crisp, clear, a storm-warning of a book. It has the eeriness of The Turn of the Screw; but as these screws turn, a mighty tension takes hold. Masterly." (Sebastian Barry)
"I thought it impossible to match the brilliant Unravelling Oliver, but this Liz has done. Not only is her style beautiful, but she keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from page one until the completely unexpected ending. I read Lying in Wait in one sitting. I just couldn't bear the suspense. I absolutely loved it." (Amanda Redman)
"She writes compellingly, creates posh sociopaths like no-one else and doesn't flinch when the end demands what it demands. Lying In Wait is a story you genuinely should not miss." (Rick O'Shea)
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- Deirdre
- 28-01-17
Exceptional thriller.
Highly recommended. Wonderful narration,. couldn't put it down. Can't wait for more Liz Nugent
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- Anna Haighton
- 21-04-17
Amazing!!!!
This book had me totally hooked. fast paced, so exciting and absolutely perfect narrators. I listened to it almost all at once!
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- Sir Lister
- 23-02-17
Amazing
I loved this audiobook. The narrators are fantastic and the characters have real depth. The ending is absolutely chilling - this book will stay with you for a long time. Don't hesitate with this one, fantastic!
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- WAP
- 08-03-20
Now addicted to Liz Nugent
Not sure which to rate best.... The story or the readers. Keen to get the next book..... But so intense..... My brain needs to recover!
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- edie
- 18-03-20
blows my mi nd
please just get her books.iv read them all an will pre order her mew one due 26th march..i just finished this an actually had to remimd myself to breathe...
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- william morris
- 04-11-19
Excellent.
Really enjoyed the story and the narrators are superb. The whole book was very immersive and I would definitely recommend it.
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- MR
- 31-05-20
Unpredictable!!!
Loved the narration, brilliant story, deffo recommend, couldn't sleep for a few nights afterwards, creepy
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- Rachel O'Neill
- 01-08-17
Excellent contemporary Irish thriller
With its combination of striking characters, unusual setting and excellent performances across the board from the actors performing this psychological thriller, it is indeed a thrilling listen and definitely recommended. The plot line is tight and well-paced and the ending will haunt you for days after you finish the book. Nugent is a experienced writer, having long written for film and television before her first, highly successful novel, "Unravelling Oliver". This perhaps gives her that extra feel for drama and plot development that distinguishes the book and makes it perfect to listen to in audio format.
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- Deni Quintela
- 27-07-17
Really good listen!
Would you listen to Lying in Wait again? Why?
I don't normally listen to books again (too many books, too little time, right?) but this story has twists and turns, things that you are sure are going to happen don't happen and things you would never expect actually do happen.
It keep me wanting to listen more and I truly enjoyed it... I wish I could forget about it to enjoy it again for the first time.
What did you like best about this story?
It earned the 5 stars with the ending!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Definitely!
Any additional comments?
Read this book!
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- Giftgiver
- 25-07-17
A benchmark for audiobooks
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
For me, this was an excellent example of what I look for in an audiobook - compelling story, interesting characters, clear narration. Not knowing how it would end until the actual end was a bonus.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I was fascinated by the awful Lydia - her veneer of respectability and maternal love hid a very different character. That she didn't really suffer the consequences of her actions wasn't something I took issue with - that is sometimes the case in real life.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
All three were masterful. Lydia's refined, controlled determination was fabulously credible - I fully expected her to lose her cool towards the end of the story, but she kept her everything reined in. Poor Lawrence - his awkwardness and struggles to lose weight and wrest some independence from his mother were very realistically represented. Unlike another reviewer I found Karen's portrayal to be excellent - the relaxed demeanour of the very beautiful, with underlying lack of confidence were conveyed well.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When it became clear that Lydia's machinations wouldn't be discovered.
Any additional comments?
I'm going to read more of Liz Nugent's work, and will be keeping an eye out for anything read by the three narrators of Lying in Wait.
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