‘The guy can’t write a bad book. This is one of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down’ STEPHEN KING
TWO MISSING WOMEN. ONE WITNESS. SO MANY LIES . . . The brand-new thriller by the number-one bestselling and award-winning master of crime
Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven’s family was murdered. Only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer.
Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood.
As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted . . . The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with an incredible gift: she can tell when you are lying.
Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them – and he and Evie know better than anybody how the past can come back to haunt you . . .
This breathtaking new thriller from the #1 bestselling author will keep you guessing until the very end. And don’t miss the next book, Storm Child.
Praise for Lying Beside You:
‘Not just a cleverly constructed crime novel, it’s also an achingly beautiful story about trust, redemption and love that had me intermittently catching my breath. Robotham’s best book so far’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘It’s hard to top Michael Robotham for his sheer criminal consistency. Want a great thriller that will keep you fixated to the page until the last word? He’s your man’ The Age
‘Page-turning suspense. Robotham is one of our best crime writers, and he’s not slowing down’ Weekend Australian
‘Has you hooked from the get-go. A quality read’ Daily Telegraph
‘A dark, compelling thriller’ Canberra Times
‘Another terrific thriller . . . This is a well-crafted and clever mystery that quickly draws the reader in and keeps them enthralled all the way to the startling conclusion. Recommended’ Canberra Weekly
‘Flawless. Further proof that Michael Robotham is one of the most accomplished thriller writers in the world. It’s superbly paced, intricately plotted and packed with characters that leap off the page. Simply sensational’ M.W. CRAVEN
‘Compulsively readable. As always, Michael Robotham builds his nail-biter around damaged people who only want to do what’s right’ LINWOOD BARCLAY
‘Exactly the sort of thriller that pins you to your seat until you’ve finished it: a proper heart-pounding mystery with unforgettable characters and compelling twists’ JANE CASEY
‘Masterful . . . With its intriguing characters, perfectly interwoven storylines and killer twists, Robotham’s latest thriller lives up to his fans’ sky-high expectations. His best
