Author:Liz Nugent,Caoilfhionn Dunne,David McFetridge,Lesley McGuire
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent, read by Lesley McGuire, Caoilfhionn Dunne and David McFetridge.
'Gone Girl fans will love Liz Nugent's Lying in Wait ... it twists, it turns, its characters are utterly despicable and it is a compulsive triumph' Stylist
'A stunningly talented writer' Sophie Hannah
'The intricate plotting and jolting suspense hold you in a vice till the last page' Sunday Times
'Clear your diary if you pick up this seductively sinister story. The twists come together in a superbly scary denouncement which delivers a final sting in the tail. Brilliantly macabre' Sunday Mirror
'Brilliant plotting ratchets up the tension in this chilling tale of obsessive love, madness and motherhood' Woman & Home
'The wit is sharp and the plot full of punishing twists' The Times Crime Club
'An unputdownable psychological thriller with an ending that lingers long after turning the final page' Irish Times
'An excellent example of "Domestic Noir" ... excitement and curiosity mount until you realise you can't put the book down. Highly recommended.' Literary Review
From the award-winning author of the No 1 bestseller, Unravelling Oliver
'My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.'
Lydia Fitzsimons lives in the perfect house with her adoring husband and beloved son. There is just one thing Lydia yearns for to make her perfect life complete, though the last thing she expects is that pursuing it will lead to murder. However, needs must - because nothing can stop this mother from getting what she wants ...
'A tense, taut, almost gothic thriller where the tension tightens to near unbearable proportions ... impossible to stop reading. A brilliantly written, stand-out novel.' Marian Keyes
'Taut, crisp, clear, a storm-warning of a book. It has the eeriness of The Turn of the Screw; but as these screws turn, a mighty tension takes hold. Masterly' Sebastian Barry
'Deliciously twisted, shot through with dark and acid humour and the denouement is truly chilling.' Sarah Hilary
'Liz Nugent's characters are as unforgettably monstrous as they are believable. A superbly crafted novel and an absorbing portrait of the purest kind of evil.' Jane Casey
'I thought it impossible to match the brilliant Unravelling Oliver, but this Liz has done. Not only is her style beautiful, but she keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from page one until the completely unexpected ending. I read Lying in Wait in one sitting. I just couldn't bear the suspense. I absolutely loved it.' Amanda Redman
'She writes compellingly, creates posh sociopaths like no-one else and doesn't flinch when the end demands what it demands. Lying In Wait is a story you genuinely should not miss' Rick O'Shea, RTÉ
What an extraordinary novel ... Spellbinding
—— A J FinnDevastating ... utterly captivating
—— Publishers WeeklyGone Girl fans will love Liz Nugent's Lying in Wait ... it twists, it turns, its characters are utterly despicable and it is a compulsive triumph
—— StylistA stunningly talented writer
—— Sophie HannahThe intricate plotting and jolting suspense hold you in a vice till the last page
—— Sunday Times[A] seductively sinister story. The twists come together in a superbly scary denouncement which delivers a final sting in the tail. Brilliantly macabre
—— Sunday MirrorDeliciously twisted ... truly chilling
—— Sarah HilaryA tense, taut, almost gothic thriller ... impossible to stop reading. A brilliantly written, stand-out novel
—— Marian KeyesThe wit is sharp and the plot full of punishing twists
—— The Times Crime ClubAn unputdownable psychological thriller with an ending that lingers long after turning the final page
—— Irish TimesA page-turner chock full of lies and betrayals
—— Kirkus ReviewsLiz Nugent's characters are as unforgettably monstrous as they are believable. A superbly crafted novel and an absorbing portrait of the purest kind of evil
—— Jane CaseyExcellent ... You can't put the book down. Highly recommended
—— Literary Review"My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it."
Lydia Fitzsimons lives in the perfect house with her adoring husband and beloved son. There is just one thing Lydia yearns for to make her perfect life complete, though the last thing she expects is that pursuing it will lead to murder . . .
A stunningly talented writer
—— Sophie HannahA tense, taut, almost gothic thriller where the tension tightens to near unbearable proportions. I devoured it in one sitting because it was impossible to stop reading. A brilliantly written, stand-out novel
—— Marian KeyesDeliciously twisted, shot through with dark and acid humour and the denouement is truly chilling
—— Sarah HilaryA gradual descent from ordinary, straightforward murder to the very heart of darkness. Liz Nugent's characters are as unforgettably monstrous as they are believable ... superbly crafted
—— Jane CaseyShe keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from page one until the completely unexpected ending. I read Lying in Wait in one sitting. I just couldn't bear the suspense. I absolutely loved it
—— Amanda RedmanTaut, crisp, clear, a storm-warning of a book. It has the eeriness of The Turn of the Screw, but as these screws turn, a mighty tension takes hold. Masterly.
—— Sebastian BarryA beautifully written, spine-tingling thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. My Sister's Bones is a compelling tale about the evil unleashed by war and the evil that can lurk in the very heart of our homes. Heart-wrenching and compelling
—— Sanjida Kay, author of Bone by BoneIf you loved The Girl on the Train, then this debut psychological thriller is for you ... dark, thrilling and full of unexpected twists and turns
—— Take A BreakVery different from every other psychological thriller I have read ... the perfect book for a book club
—— Irena_BookDustFull of tension, questions, secrets and lies... a spectacular finish with fireworks and an unbelievable turn
—— @Agi_mybookshelfA gripping and meaty book ... a must read for anyone who loves a domestic psychological thriller.
—— @LynseyMummaDuckA terrific book - compelling and exquisitely told by an author with exceptional talent
—— Bestselling author, Susan LewisA great read with an astonishing twist
—— People's FriendGoes straight on the shelf marked 'unputdownable'... scenes of great beauty and moments of great drama ... a splendid debut.
—— Robert Miller , Redburn ReviewA great thing to read
—— Inside SoapA fast-paced mystery thriller ... Thanks to Cotterell's convincing characters, you'll find yourself questioning right and wrong, and how far a woman should go to protect her family.
—— CosmopolitanAll I can say is WOW! If you are a fan of the psychological thriller genre, then this needs to go on your 'must get' list... Excellent.
—— @bookkazThe story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Irish IndependentThe Book of Mirrorsis a very clever and well written novel
—— Reading in WelliesIt keeps you guessing right to the last page and, even afterwards, leaves you wondering how much of what we accept as reality exists only in our own minds
—— Bridport NewsI found The Book of Mirrors extremely difficult to put down
—— For Winter Nights blogAn entertaining, clever story, told in an engaging manner that fit the story. I’ll be keen to read more work by EO Chirovici in the future
—— From First Page to Last bloThis is an interesting, well-written book with plenty of layers and depth ... E.O. Chirovici writes really well, and creates a novel which you’ll want to keep reading. It’s different and deliciously deep, drawing you in as you try to unravel the details
—— Snazzy BooksSet for global success
—— Daily ExpressThis intelligent multi-layered psychological thriller examines human memory, recollection, self-delusion and how memories can be manipulated. If you want to immerse yourself in a compelling ‘whodunit’, this book will not disappoint!
—— CandisAn absorbing thriller
—— Fantastic Fiction blogI couldn't put it down
—— Brew and Books Review blogThis is cerebral crime in the manner of Umberto Echo and Paul Auster ... Readers will be spurred on to keep turning the pages by feeling that the ending will reveal not just what the truth is, but what is Truth
—— Daily TelegraphA gripping yarn
—— Sunday Times (Ireland)There’s so much to like about The Book of Mirrors. The story is clever, well-paced and well-constructed
—— Belfast TelegraphEven the twists have twists
—— i paperChirovici has written a very clever book. The plot twists and turns, backtracks and goes round in circles, so you can never be quite sure where it’s going to go next.
—— Watford ObserverThe Book of Mirrors will keep you up until you’ve finished it
—— MetroTwisty novel full of unexpected developments and untrustworthy characters
—— Sunday Times CultureChilling
—— Steph’s Book Bloga must read
—— FeminaAn intriguing whydunit underpinned by a treatise on memory, as a number of witnesses create a cat’s cradle of conflicting testimony designed to keep the reader guessing to the very end
—— Irish TimesThe Book of Mirrorsengages on a number of levels. Chirovici delights in leading the reader down various blind alleys and keeps us turning the pages
—— Times Literary Supplement