A Judgement In Stone

Oct 9, 2024 9:20 PM

Author:Ruth Rendell

A gripping tragedy of crime and class, widely regarded as one of multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling authorRuth Rendell's seminal masterworks and a crime fiction classic. Fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will not be disappointed.

'One of her masterpieces' -- Telegraph

'A classic' - The Times

'Quite possibly the best crime book I have ever read' -- ***** Reader review

'One hell of a book' -- ***** Reader review

'An altogether engrossing book' -- ***** Reader review

'A compelling and addictive read' -- ***** Reader review

'An absolute classic - can only be described in superlatives' -- ***** Reader review

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'Eunice Parchman killed the Coverdale family because she could not read or write.'

Eunice, the Coverdales' housekeeper, guns down four of her employers in the space of fifteen minutes one Valentine's Day. None of them suspected anything. Her motive remained hidden.

As the police investigate, Eunice schemes to escape the blame - desperate to preserve the terrible secret of her illiteracy.

But Eunice's blindness to a crucial aspect of the world throws her plans into jeopardy...

Reviews

One of her masterpieces.

—— Jake Kerridge , Telegraph

Rendell's psychological insights are so absorbing, it's easy to forget what a superb plotter she is

—— The Times

Ruth Rendell is not only the finest crime novelist there is, but one of the finest novelists writing in the English language

—— Scotsman

The most brilliant mystery novelist of our time - mesmerizing

—— Patricia Cornwell

Ruth Rendell has quite simply transformed the genre of crime writing. She displays her peerless skill in blending the mundane, commonplace aspects of life with the potent murky impulses of desire and greed, obsession and fear

—— Sunday Times

The best woman crime writer since Sayers, Christie, Allingham and Marsh

—— Edmund Crispin, Sunday Times

Delivered with the sharp wit that we associate with Osman

—— FINANCIAL TIMES

Intricate plots, humour and the most endearing cast of characters

—— WOMAN’S WEEKLY

I inhaled Everyone Here is Lying. Shari is a very gifted storyteller, and a most entertaining one. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever and the writing is as perfect as can be

—— Liz Nugent

Everyone Here is Lying is a Shari Lapena signature read: a taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets, with a terrifying question at its core-what if you can't believe the very people you love the most? Prepare to be consumed!

—— Ashley Audrain

Gripping, clever, and tightly plotted, Everyone Here is Lying showcases Shari Lapena at her absolute best. I was utterly transfixed. A must-read.

—— Sarah Pearse

An incredibly clever set-up that made for one of the most gripping and surprising thrillers I've read in a while. A one-sitting read.

—— Catherine Ryan Howard

Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena is WILD. A very satisfying thriller.

—— Roxane Gay

Magnificent, a perfect demonstration of [Shari Lapena's] exceptional skill as a storyteller... Utterly compelling

—— Daily Mail

Everyone Here Is Lying opens with a corker of a premise that had me racing through the book... a clever twist... a thrilling ride

—— The Observer

A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists

—— The i

Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections

—— Literary Review

Shari Lapena has been described as the queen of the 'just one more chapter' thriller, and having devoured this compelling novel in double-quick time it's easy to see why . . . Plot twists are planted like hand grenades throughout the narrative, set to go off when you least expect them, and the denouement is as surprising as it is shocking.

—— Choice

Lapena has great fun pulling secrets from her conjuror's hat . . . when it comes to construction she's a master, her stream of twists and surprises perfectly timed

—— Daily Express

I read this in three days and loved every addictive page

—— Simon Mayo

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