Little Liar

Clare Boyd

The perfect family… or the perfect lie?

To the outside world, Gemma Bradley has it all – a doting husband, high-flying career and two delightful kids – but inside the four walls of her tastefully renovated home, she is a mother at her wits’ end who has given too many last warnings and counted to ten too many times.

When a child’s scream pierces the night, Gemma’s neighbour does what anyone would do: she calls the police. She wants to make sure that Rosie, the little girl next door, is safe.

Gemma knows she hasn’t done anything wrong, but the more she fights to defend the family she loves, the more her flawless life begins to crumble around her. Is the carefully guarded secret she’s been keeping suddenly in danger of breaking free?

When Rosie disappears, Gemma thinks she only has herself to blame. That is, until she discovers that Rosie has been keeping dark secrets of her own in a pink plastic diary.

Distraught and terrified, Gemma doesn’t know where to turn. The only thing she knows is that her daughter’s life is in danger…

Little Liar is a heart-in-your-mouth psychological thriller about the people we choose to trust and the secrets we keep behind closed doors. If you loved The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl or anything by B.A. Paris you’ll be totally and utterly gripped.

What readers are saying about Little Liar:


OMG this book was amazing… I literally couldn’t put it down in had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next… well deserving of 5 stars.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars

‘I absolutely loved this book and it had me hooked from start to finish!The Introverted Mum

Wow! What a book! A thrilling, tense, roller-coaster of a story!… absolutely mind-blowing end! One of the best psychological thrillers I have read this year!’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars

Easily one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read this year. Fast-paced, intense, and riveting – you won’t be able to put it down! ’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘This is definitely a five-star read. Addictive from the start with a satisfying ending. Just couldn’t put it down! ’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Wow! That was tense! … Dark and twisted on so many levels.’ Moody Crab Thoughts

I just couldn’t put it down and actually sat up until 5.30am to finish it! It’s really well written and I would recommend it to anyone!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘A heart-wrenching and enthralling read, this tense thriller had me in its hold from beginning to end… My heart just ached for every character.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book was brilliant. It had me gripped right from the start and I read long in to the night. It’s a heart-breaking emotional story… Lots of twists and turns’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Gripped me from the beginning, with a fitting but unexpected ending that left me open-mouthed. I can wholeheartedly recommend this novel.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘This was definitely a chilling page turner! … A really gripping, believable story and I highly recommend it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Intense, thrilling, fast-paced, and I loved the twists and the surprise ending that I didn’t see coming…’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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