
Your Word Or Mine
Lia Middleton(Author)
Michael Joseph Ltd (Publisher)
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-241-48622-1 (ISBN)
Description
'I couldn't put this thriller down. A must read!' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at Number Nine
'Several huge and elegant twists' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night
PRE-ORDER THIS GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND TWISTY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
Ava Knight, a brilliant young prosecutor, always follows the rules. Until she meets Lily Hawthorne - a troubled fifteen-year-old, accused of stabbing charismatic hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
From the outside, it seems a tragic, hopeless case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not: MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. She identified her attacker; the case went to trial. But the jury let him go. His name? Michael Osborne
Back then, it was Michael's word against Ava's.
Now another girl's future hangs in the balance, how far will Ava go to make sure she is believed?
Praise for Lia Middleton
'A stand-out psychological thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push
'Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping' Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
'Brilliantly written ... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
Readers LOVE Lia Middleton...
This book was one I was excited to read and it didn't disappoint . . . the story was excellent' 5***** READER REVIEW
'As clever and compelling as it is gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Nail-biting suspense throughout' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Several huge and elegant twists' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night
PRE-ORDER THIS GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND TWISTY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
Ava Knight, a brilliant young prosecutor, always follows the rules. Until she meets Lily Hawthorne - a troubled fifteen-year-old, accused of stabbing charismatic hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
From the outside, it seems a tragic, hopeless case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not: MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. She identified her attacker; the case went to trial. But the jury let him go. His name? Michael Osborne
Back then, it was Michael's word against Ava's.
Now another girl's future hangs in the balance, how far will Ava go to make sure she is believed?
Praise for Lia Middleton
'A stand-out psychological thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push
'Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping' Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
'Brilliantly written ... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
Readers LOVE Lia Middleton...
This book was one I was excited to read and it didn't disappoint . . . the story was excellent' 5***** READER REVIEW
'As clever and compelling as it is gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Nail-biting suspense throughout' 5***** READER REVIEW
Reviews / Votes
Lia Middleton is a great writer. I loved Your Word Or Mine: a thoughtful exploration of the effect a historic crime has on a family, with several huge and elegant twists -- Gillian McCallister, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>That Night</i> WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LIA MIDDLETON -- - When They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <The Push</i> Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of <i>The Last Thing to Burn</i> Brilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know * Sarah Pearse, author of <i>The Sanatorium</i> * Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down * Catherine Cooper, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Chalet</i> * A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting * Allie Reynolds, author of <i>Shiver</i> * A brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end * Nikki Smith, author of <i>All in Her Head</i> * An unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut * Philippa East, author of <i>Little White Lies</i> * A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster * Nina Manning, author of <i>The Daughter in Law</i> * An unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of <i>The Silent Friend</i> Had me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of <i>Her Name Was Rose</i> A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of <i>The Furies</i> It's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of <i>Kololo Hill</i> Utterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fiona Scarlett, author of <i>Boys Don't Cry</i> Nail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of <i>Monstrous Souls</i> Claustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of <i>The Day We Met</i> Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish -- Sophie Draper, author of <i>Cuckoo</i>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-48622-1 (9780241486221)
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Person
Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law, and lives with her husband and two young children in Buckinghamshire. You can find her on Twitter @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor.