Your Word Or Mine
A shockingly twisty, gripping psychological thriller
Published on 1. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4059-4823-4 (ISBN)
Description
What lies would you tell to uncover the truth? . . . THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL
'Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Tense, jaw-dropping, clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Keeps you guessing from start to finish' JANE FALLON
'I loved it. Huge twists' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
_________
Prosecutor Ava Knight always plays by the rules.
Until she meets fifteen-year-old Lily Hawthorne, accused of stabbing hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
It should be an open-and-shut case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not:
MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. The case went to trial. Her attacker was acquitted.
His name? Michael Osborne.
Now, court is in session.
And Ava must decide how far she's willing to go to uncover the truth . . .
_________
'Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops' SAMANTHA DOWNING, author of MY LOVELY WIFE
Readers LOVE Your Word Or Mine
'A genuine twist that left me open mouthed as I turned the last page' 5* Reader Review
'The author does it again. Full of twists, fast-paced . . . I was hooked' 5* Reader Review
'Tense and emotional, characters so real they almost step off the page . . . one of the most pacy thrillers I've read in a while' 5* Reader Review
'Wow! What a book! This had me holding my breath' 5* Reader Review
'Fast paced, suspenseful, scarily believable' 5* Reader Review
'Shocking, clever and unpredictable' 5* Reader Review
Praise for Lia Middleton
'Brilliantly written . . . I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
'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
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
'Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Tense, jaw-dropping, clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Keeps you guessing from start to finish' JANE FALLON
'I loved it. Huge twists' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
_________
Prosecutor Ava Knight always plays by the rules.
Until she meets fifteen-year-old Lily Hawthorne, accused of stabbing hotel magnate Michael Osborne in cold blood.
It should be an open-and-shut case. But Ava suspects something everyone else does not:
MICHAEL OSBORNE IS LYING.
Because eighteen years ago, Ava was brutally assaulted. The case went to trial. Her attacker was acquitted.
His name? Michael Osborne.
Now, court is in session.
And Ava must decide how far she's willing to go to uncover the truth . . .
_________
'Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops' SAMANTHA DOWNING, author of MY LOVELY WIFE
Readers LOVE Your Word Or Mine
'A genuine twist that left me open mouthed as I turned the last page' 5* Reader Review
'The author does it again. Full of twists, fast-paced . . . I was hooked' 5* Reader Review
'Tense and emotional, characters so real they almost step off the page . . . one of the most pacy thrillers I've read in a while' 5* Reader Review
'Wow! What a book! This had me holding my breath' 5* Reader Review
'Fast paced, suspenseful, scarily believable' 5* Reader Review
'Shocking, clever and unpredictable' 5* Reader Review
Praise for Lia Middleton
'Brilliantly written . . . I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
'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
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
Reviews / Votes
Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read -- Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of <i>The Last Party</i> 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> I inhaled Your Word or Mine over two days as I couldn't put this cat and mouse thriller down. Jaw-dropping twists and a tense, clever plot makes this a must read. I loved it! -- Claire Douglas, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Couple at No.9</i> Keeps you guessing from start to finish. A fabulous read! -- <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author Jane Fallon Tense, twisting, clever and credible. Your Word Or Mine takes a thrilling look at the concept of cause and effect, and the complex issue of revenge. I loved it -- Chris Whitaker, author of <i>We Begin at the End</i> A riveting, haunting novel that will keep you guessing! Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops -- Samantha Downing, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>My Lovely Wife</i> Thrilling and on-the-edge-of-your-seat believable with some absolutely stunning twists which make the most of Lia's expert knowledge as a barrister - absolutely loved this book -- Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of <i>The Chalet</i> Lia Middleton has done it again! Your Word or Mine is a taut legal thriller that will keep you on your toes until the very last page. Highly recommended. -- Laure Van Rensburg, author of <i>Nobody But Us</i> What a page-turner! Nigh on impossible to put down, a compelling read that had me turning the pages late into the night, with numerous twists that took me aback -- Anita Frank, author of <i>The Lost Ones</i> I sped through this incredibly readable thriller, which is exquisitely plotted, unpredictable and utterly chilling. It broke my heart and shook me to the core with numerous bombshell twists -- Emily Freud, author of <i>My Best Friend's Secret</i>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-4823-4 (9781405948234)
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E-Book
09/2022
Penguin Books Ltd
€8.99
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Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law. You can find her on X @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor. She is the author of When They Find Her, Your Word or Mine and The Confession Room.