{"product_id":"9781786811806","title":"The Darkest Lies: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist","description":"\u003cb\u003e‘My heart and guts were gripped and squeezed so tight I had trouble reading!\u003c\/b\u003e…This broke my heart into so many pieces…I was left speechless by the flawless narration and the harrowing emotions that rushed through me until the very end.’ \u003ci\u003eChocolate and Waffles\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mother desperate for the truth. A daughter hiding a terrible secret.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelanie Oak\u003c\/b\u003e appeared to have the perfect life. Married to her childhood sweetheart, Jacob, the couple live with their beautiful, loving, teenage daughter, Beth, in a pretty village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing can shake her happiness - \u003cb\u003euntil the day that Beth goes missing\u003c\/b\u003e and is discovered beaten almost to the point of death, her broken body lying in a freezing creek on the marshes near their home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsumed with grief, Melanie is determined to find her daughter’s attacker. Someone in the village must have seen something. Why won’t they talk? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Melanie tries to piece together what happened to Beth, she discovers that her innocent teenager has been harbouring some dark secrets of her own. The truth may lie closer to home and put Melanie’s life in terrible danger…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA completely gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl on the Train, The Sister and Before I Let You In\u003c\/i\u003e will be captivated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Darkest Lies\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003edarkly addictive and creepy\u003c\/b\u003e page turner that \u003cb\u003ehad me on the edge of my seat\u003c\/b\u003e…the last few chapters were \u003cb\u003ebreathtakingly shocking\u003c\/b\u003e with developments I hadn’t been expecting and the final pages were absolutely brilliant, leaving me with goosebumps!’ \u003ci\u003eMy Chestnut Reading Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Compelling, claustrophobic and horribly believable – a great read!’\u003c\/b\u003e B.A. Paris, author of \u003ci\u003eBehind Closed Doors\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Breakdown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘It grips you by the throat and doesn't let go. A tense, edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting ride’\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Bryndza, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl in the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLast Breath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Vividly written and absolutely gripping. \u003cb\u003eI couldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e!’ \u003ci\u003eThe Genre Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘There are plenty of twists and turns that will keep you guessing, leading all the way to \u003cb\u003ea jaw-dropping ending that left me spinning\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eNovel Deelights\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Gripping and shocking. Had me completely enthralled in the action…\u003cb\u003ea story that got under my skin\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eRachel’s Random Reads\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A dark, compelling and unforgettable read that had me hooked. The \u003cb\u003efinal paragraph haunted me, long after I had finished reading\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eBrew and Books Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAddictive, Thrilling, Captivating\u003c\/b\u003e! I could not put this book down, it captures your interest from the very first page until the very last.’ \u003ci\u003eBook Reviews by Nicole\u003c\/i\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘It really did make for some very emotional reading...There was a \u003cb\u003etwist which totally rocked me\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eBy The Letter Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 4 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Plenty of red herrings and twists…If you like psychological thrillers, you’ll love it.’ Consumer reviewer, 5 stars","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47167422431472,"sku":"9781786811806","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786811806_p0.jpg?v=1763738295","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786811806","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}