The Lies We Hide The Lies We Hide

The Lies We Hide

An absolutely gripping and darkly compelling novel

    • 4.2 • 180 Ratings
    • $3.99
    • $3.99

Publisher Description

Just WOW! Totally unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

THE best book I've read this year. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

Amazing book, her best yet!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

Gave me shivers – gripping, heart-wrenching, consuming. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer


The truth can set you free, or make you a prisoner…


Thirty years ago, Nicola Watson lived with her parents and older brother in a respectable suburb. At ten years old, she didn’t yet understand why her stomach tightened when she heard her father’s heavy tread as he returned home late at night, or why it made her brother Graham’s stammer get worse, or why one night her mother Carol woke them both, wide-eyed and whispering, and took them out of their home and into the unknown. 


Now a successful lawyer in the city, with a life poles apart from her dark beginnings, Nicola has returned home for her mother’s funeral. But as she stands in her mother’s house, remembering the woman who sacrificed everything for her children, Nicola has to confront the guilt that she feels for leaving her family behind. And the belief that she played a part in the events that led to her brother going to prison for murder.


All Carol wanted was to protect her children, but escaping her husband was only the beginning of the story. And when Nicola learns the truth of what her mother did, it will change everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.


A gripping, emotional story of family secrets, and the strength of a mother’s love in the darkest times. The next powerful read for fans of The Silent Wife, Kerry Lonsdale and Emily Bleeker.


Readers are loving The Lies We Hide!

 

There are not enough stars in the world to describe my love for this book! A million stars and more from me!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This book was beautifully written and brought me to tears. One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This is one of those books that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the very end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Amazing… a story so deep and heartbreaking with so many twists you won’t be able to put it down. I would give this book more stars if I could. Loved it and will be definitely recommending this to all my friends.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘You know when you find one of those books that you know you are going to love right from the first few pages? This is one of those, it’s fast paced and kept me up reading nearly all night last night, I couldn't stop! I can’t recommend it enough, it’s my favourite read this year so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


The Lies We Hide is a story that will take hold of you. When I wasn’t reading it, I was constantly thinking about it. … Absolutely outstanding!By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘A brilliant domestic thriller! WOW!! Loved this book – almost read it straight through… The end has a twist I did not see coming!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘This is such a moving story and one I would highly recommend. In fact, thanks to the author, I stayed awake far longer than was sensible in order to keep reading.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Wow, what a book. It grabbed me from the first page and I’m gutted that I’ve finished it. I’ve loved this author’s other books, however this is definitely my favourite so far.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘This is one of those books that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the very end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This book pulls at your heart. Grabs you from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the very last!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2019
December 4
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
435
Pages
PUBLISHER
Bookouture
SELLER
Carmelite House
SIZE
4.2
MB

Customer Reviews

kbickster ,

Compelling and real.

I found this book to be very well written. In addition, I think the author is a master at character development. The story felt very real to me. It expressed the rawness of life. The feeling of hopelessness and the tough journey of redemption. Lastly, some lies are better buried. Some truths need never be revealed. The pain and heartache they would inflict is not worth the unburdened truth. The author brought this forth in a very masterful way. A great read that I would highly recommend.

basietom ,

A very good book

This book entails a very moving story. A mother and son make a sad pact to get his little sister into university, requiring great sacrifice, especially on the son’s part. It’s sad but also very uplifting. You won’t be sorry to read this book. This is the type of book that stays with you long after the last page. I loved the characters, especially Richard and Graham.

canreadnowthatimretired ,

Great job!

I loved this one! Really thought it was believable, touching, sometimes sad, sometimes warm and fulfilling! Great job!

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