Author:Liane Moriarty
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK SUMMER 2022
THE DELICIOUSLY DARK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NINE PERFECT STRANGERS AND HBO'S BIG LITTLE LIES
'Perfect holiday reading' GUARDIAN
'Smart, sharp and utterly riveting' DAILY MAIL
'Stunning' SUNDAY TIMES
'A tour de force' GRAZIA
'A masterclass' SUN
**SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING SAM NEILL AND ANNETTE BENING**
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Joy and Stan Delaney have four grown-up children, a successful family business and their golden years ahead of them.
Then Joy vanishes.
Questions are asked. The police get involved.
Scratch the surface and this seemingly happy family has much to hide . . .
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'Deliciously dark' COSMOPOLITAN
'Utterly and completely wonderful . . . A hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner' MARIAN KEYES
'Moriarty's expert storytelling will have you turning page after page' i
'A corker of a mystery' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'If you want a book to see you through on your beach towel this summer, I highly recommend Liane's latest, Apples Never Fall. There's a lot of truth in it. Something we really do need right now' FI GLOVER, Waitrose Weekend
'I loved it. An absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd. Liane Moriarty shows once again why she leads the pack' JANE HARPER
'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' JOJO MOYES
A fantastic storyteller. Apples Never Fall is gripping, getting to the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect family. A cracking read
—— ITV's Lorraine KellyAn engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading
—— GuardianEnthralling
—— iMoriarty's portrait of a tennis-mad family is convincing . . . And she keeps a stunning revelation up her sleeve until the final pages
—— Sunday TimesThis is a tour-de-force of a novel; brilliantly plotted and superbly written . . . No detail of family life and marriage escapes Moriarty's all seeing eye, and every sentence is packed with wit and insight. The tension builds to a conclusion alive with ingenious twists. Smart, sharp and utterly riveting
Moriarty's expert storytelling will have you turning page after page to discover truths lurking beneath the surface. The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight both readers and viewers of the TV adaptation already in the pipeline
—— iMoriarty excels in the way all of her characters spring from the page so fully formed. A witty tale of domestic suspense and a satisfying, layered family drama
—— New York TimesA deliciously dark story set in suburbia
—— CosmopolitanClever and relatable
—— WomanHer writing is smart, her plots are clever, her dialogue believable and you can be sure that when you pick up one of her books you're in safe hands . . . If you want a book to see you through on your beach towel this summer, I highly recommend Liane's latest, Apples Never Fall. There's a lot of truth in it. Something we really do need right now
—— Fi Glover , Waitrose WeekendI loved it. An absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd. Liane Moriarty shows once again why she leads the pack
—— Jane HarperA corker of a mystery
—— Sunday TelegraphAnother sinister thriller to see us into the autumn
—— New! MagazineA wonderfully noirish dissection of domestic dysfunction
—— iNEWSMagnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical
—— GuardianHer best yet, a gripping family saga that sees her tackle female rage, ageism, mental health, sibling rivalry and the frailties of technology with incisive wit and verve. Quintessential Moriarty: suspenseful and funny, full of twists and as binge-worthy as the finest box set
—— Mail on SundayUtterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner
—— Marian KeyesLiane Moriarty is back with another tour de force
—— GraziaAcutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed
—— Sunday ExpressFull of realistic characters and sharp human insights
—— Good HousekeepingDeliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in
—— Real People[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics
—— Daily MailMoriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books
—— GuardianThe latest book from one of your favourite authors
—— PrimaThrilling, a masterclass
—— SunClever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever
—— Woman & HomeA real pleasure to read
—— Daily MailWith heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read
—— BestThe perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending
—— Good HousekeepingA deliciously dark tense mystery drama
—— Good HousekeepingThrilling
—— GraziaThis will keep you guessing until the end
—— RedIf you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you
—— Living NorthIngenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling
—— Female FirstThere is not a word wasted. I could not put it down
—— Today UK NewsThe ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight
—— Press AssociationPraise for Liane Moriarty
—— -Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for
—— Jojo MoyesStaggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable
—— Sophie HannahKeeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read
—— Reese WitherspoonMoriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly
—— Sunday ExpressStraight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it
—— Good HousekeepingAs brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive
—— HeatA hell of a good book. Funny and scary
—— Stephen KingRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomeLike drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayPerfect
—— HelloFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— FabulousIt would be easy to compare Straub to other masters of the genre like Meg Wolitzer or Jennifer Egan, but she's already a master in her own right
—— The MillionsEmma Straub is such a funny and brilliant writer and this time-travelling tale is a charming exploration of what it would be like to find yourself younger and surrounded by the people you love when they're still at the height of their power
—— StylistWise and often hilarious
—— BuzzfeedReaders will devour this witty and warmly satisfying novel
—— Publishers WeeklyA precise and observant writer whose supple prose carries the story along without a snag. Straub's characters are a quirky and interesting bunch . . . it's a pleasure spending time with them
—— Starred Review, KirkusDevilishly observed
—— Starred Review, BooklistSprinkled with humour and insight
—— Starred Review, Library JournalStraub is consistently excellent
—— Book Riot