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To Mia, the devastating proof is right there on her boyfriend's cell phone. In the dead of night she discovers Pete--her lover, her soul mate, her future--is having an affair. Instead of waking him with accusations, Mia begins to look for answers. What woman wouldn't want to know everything, after all? But her desperate search only begins a frightening series of lies and deceptions. Everything important to Mia may be on the line, but she's also about to cross it. Desperation, obsession, and heartache can only lead to catastrophe, and if the cold, hard truth is not what Mia imagines, pursuing it could be the worst mistake she has ever made. Just how far is too far?

A smart, chilling look at women's lives in the tradition of Single White Female, What My Best Friend Did by Lucy Dawson is an intricate story, taut and thrilling, that will keep readers guessing. The author of The Other Lover, Dawson explores what happens when female friendship takes a turn for the worse, in this masterwork of edgy suspense in the popular vein of Sophie Hannah, Elizabeth Brundage, and Pam Lewis.

The second stunning novel from Lucy Dawson - what happens when good friends turn bad . . .

You think he might be having an affair - do you walk out, or fight back?

The haunting new novel from the author of What My Best Friend Did

A deliciously dark cautionary tale about falling in love with someone you shouldn't have

I look down at her, lying fast asleep - always my little girl, and so beautiful. She gives a low moan as her head turns restlessly on the pillow. It reminds me of the soft growl of a cornered animal. Where is my poor child? What is she dreaming? People always notice my daughter, Isobel. How could they not? Incredibly beautiful... until she speaks. An unsettling, little-girl voice, exactly like a child's, but from the mouth of a full-grown woman. Izzie might look grown-up, but inside she's trapped. Caught in the day it happened - the day that broke her from within. I know why my daughter is the way she is. There's nothing I could have done to save her... is there? An unputdownable psychological thriller about families and secrets, perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Shalini Boland and Lisa Jewell. Readers absolutely love The Memory: 'A nail-biting novel that will drag you in quickly and only let's up on the very last page Such a great, intense book ' Cloud of Thoughts, 5 stars 'I've just finished The Memory and am absolutely blown away... A dark and mysterious book... it creeped me out when I was reading late at night I loved every second of this book. It was utterly compelling. The characters perfectly constructed, the secrets brilliantly revealed. An excellent read, perfect for these cold, dark evenings ' Vikki Patis, author of The Diary, 5 stars 'The Memory dives right in... I'm very impressed with Lucy Dawson's books... I had no idea where things were going and no idea how it would all end. There are a couple of big surprises and at least one genuinely chilling scene... Highly recommended and I can't wait to see what Lucy Dawson does next.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you only read one book this year. Make sure that it is this one. I promise you, you won't be sorry. Amazing.' Goodreads Reviewer Never make a promise you can't afford to keep... This is a story about Charlotte - a mother and a wife with the perfect job, the perfect life... at least, that's how it looks from the outside. But behind closed doors, the marriage is breaking, and Charlotte's husband Tris doesn't even know how much. He has no idea what Charlotte has planned for him, who she has found, why she has hired someone to pretend to be her. But he doesn't have long to wait to find out... Don't Ever Tell will keep you gripped from the very first page and have you guessing until the very last. From the bestselling author of The Daughter and White Lies comes an unputdownable psychological thriller unlike anything you've read before What readers are saying about Don't Ever Tell: 'Wow this was just amazing Like literally couldn't put it down. So good ... What begins as a typical tale of revenge becomes dark and twisted and completely unpredictable. I loved it. I read it in one night. This author just gets better and better Highly recommended.' PsychothrillaBooks, 5 stars 'Wow I loved it Just brilliant. I was totally wrong-footed and I did not see that twist coming at all... Absolute belter ' SJI Holliday, 5 stars 'What an incredible thriller Love this author and literally couldn't tear myself away from this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'An amazing book... If you only read one book this year. Make sure that it is this one. I promise you, you won't be sorry. Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I really loved it Absolutely gripping and hugely entertaining. Another winner by Lucy Dawson ' Cass Green, 5 stars 'A compelling and twisty thriller that will have you questioning everything you think you know. This is a fast-paced and well-conceived tale that kept me riveted from beginning to end.' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow what a fantastically gripping book... this one certainly didn't disappoint. Full of twists and turns that kept me guessing. Definitely recommend this book.' Goodreads reviewer

Every family has secrets. Would you kill to keep yours? It's midnight in the hospital when Jude's phone rings, interrupting her precious fifteen-minute break. When she sees it's her seventy-year-old mother, Margaret, she braces herself for the usual complaints. But her blood runs cold at four words that will change everything... 'Something terrible has happened.' Margaret has been accused of an unspeakable crime committed twenty years ago. She insists she's not guilty, and begs Jude to help her prove it. But as Jude is drawn into the dark secrets of her family's past, she starts to question whether her mother is really as innocent as she claims to be. Soon, Jude realises what happened twenty years ago is more entangled with her own life than she could ever have imagined. And as she stands face-to-face with her mother's accuser, she knows the cost of protecting her family will be someone else's life... From bestselling author Lucy Dawson comes an insanely compelling page-turner perfect for anyone who tore through The Family Upstairs and Gone Girl. Readers love Lucy Dawson: 'I am now sitting here gasping for breath... completely addictive and unputdownable... one of the psychological thrillers of the year... definitely a must read' Rachel's Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG, what a fantastic read This book totally gripped me from the first page and left me an emotional wreck.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Omg this book was soooo good. I couldn't put it down... Definitely a five star read... such a shocking twist... fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow... what a book ... grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let you go until the very last page... more twists and turns than a rollercoaster... An absolutely fabulous, nail-biting thriller ' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally blew my mind ... left me breathless... tore out my heartstrings and stomped on them It's one I will be thinking about for a long time. A must-read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐