Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent Published by Simon and Schuster on June 12, 2018
Genres: Fiction, Thrillers, Suspense, Psychological
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781501167782
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A June 2018 Indie Next Pick
“An extraordinary novel. Lying in Wait crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter’s night; you shudder even as you draw closer to it. Spellbinding.” —A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
From the international bestselling author of Unraveling Oliver, an “unputdownable psychological thriller with an ending that lingers long after turning the final page” (The Irish Times) about a Dublin family whose dark secrets and twisted relationships are suddenly revealed.
My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.
On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons has the perfect life—wife of a respected, successful judge, mother to a beloved son, mistress of a beautiful house in Dublin. That beautiful house, however, holds a secret. And when Lydia’s son, Laurence, discovers its secret, wheels are set in motion that lead to an increasingly claustrophobic and devastatingly dark climax.
For fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn, this novel is a “seductively sinister story. The twists come together in a superbly scary denouement, which delivers a final sting in the tail. Brilliantly macabre” (Sunday Mirror).
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Praise for Lying In Wait
“A devastating psychological thriller… Lydia is the most intriguing puzzle; equal parts victim and villain, she simultaneously inspires pity, outrage, and horror. The result is an exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating reading experience.”
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“[A] chilling tale of the sociopathic mind… Readers who love sinister psychological thrillers will tear through these pages to discover how far Lydia will go to keep her son at home, and what accidents will befall those who cross her.”
Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“Nugent introduces an unforgettable cast of characters in this tour de force… Boyne’s fans will eat this book up, but, really, everyone should grab it the second it appears. We will be hearing a lot more from Nugent.”
Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“This is a whydunit, not a whodunit, and the real meat lies in Nugent’s exploration of motherhood, mental illness, and what could drive a person to murder… A page-turner chock full of lies and betrayals and a very creepy mother-son relationship.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Liz Nugent has worked in Irish film, theater, and television for most of her adult life. She is an award-winning writer of radio and television drama, has written critically acclaimed short stories both for children and adults, and is also the author of the prizewinning debut novel, UNRAVELING OLIVER. She lives in Dublin.
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