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Liar

The gripping mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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Liar

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Lucy Brownhill
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ORDER THE ENTHRALLING NEW STORY OF MURDER AND LIES FROM THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU'LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN

In a Shepherd's Bush bedsit, Amelia White dreams of being a reporter. The closest she's come is selling advertising in the local paper.

Until the fateful day she stumbles on a truly shocking scoop.


Round the corner from her home, she discovers the body of a murder victim, dumped among the rubbish. When the police and reporters descend, Amelia is horrified at the assumptions made and lies soon to be spread about this poor young woman.

Determined to protect the victim from these smears and help her grieving family, she convinces her paper's editor to allow her to take up her pen and tell the true story.

But when another body is found and the police investigation stalls, Amelia - uncovering new witnesses and suspects in her search for clues - discovers that she may be the only one with any chance of learning the truth and stopping more killings.

If only she can work out who the liar is . . .

Praise for Lesley Pearse


'Storytelling at its very best'
Daily Mail

'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart'
Sunday Express

'Glorious, heartwarming'
Woman & Home

'Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written'
Closer

© Lesley Pearse 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Crime Thrillers Detective Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Crime Thriller Mystery Suspense Murder
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Critic reviews

A compelling page-turner
Gripping and suspenseful, a fast-paced murder mystery, love story and a young woman's journey of self discovery too
A tale of love, friendship, murder and intrigue, this latest book from master storyteller Lesley Pearse is gripping and full of twists. With an addictive and pacy plot, this will keep you guessing until the end
A page turner full of suspense, compelling and heartwarming, Liar is a brilliant read. I couldn't put it down and it is a must for all crime lovers
From the first page this heartfelt, atmospheric novel sizzles with suspense and tension . . . Surprising twists and turns leave you guessing until the end . . . gripping story: ideal summertime reading
Liar has all the elements that make this author so popular
Gripping and suspenseful - a murder mystery, love story and journey of self discovery
Lesley Pearse brings together a nostalgic Seventies backdrop with an edge-of-your-seat story of suspense
Like a twisty and suspenseful TV drama, Liar keeps you firmly on the edge of your seat
A twisting and intense read
All stars
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Loved it as usual great twists and real page Turner I didn’t want it to end well done Lesley you’ve smashed it again every book I’ve read of your’s has just been amazing !!

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Stupid story with unbelievable characters certainly not one of her best and ok narrator, hope her next one is better!

Disappointed

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A good story with twists and turns. The narration was brilliant with character voices.

Lesley Pearse at her best

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wasn't impressed with narrator but enjoyed book on the whole. I'm ill so it was a joy to listen to.

Good Story

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Reading this with my book club but I struggled to finish it . Overall quiet bland in storyline and in narration.

Disappointing

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