Lying in Wait

Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller!"My husband did not intend to kill Annie Doyle, but the deceitful beggar deserved it."Lydia Fitzsimons appears to have it all—a beautiful house, a loving husband, and a cherished son. Yet, there's one thing she craves to complete her idyllic existence, and she never anticipates that this desire will lead to murder. Nevertheless, she is unwavering because nothing will stand in the way of this determined mother."What an extraordinary novel ... it crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter's night; you shudder even as you draw closer to it. Spellbinding." - A J Finn, bestselling author of "The Woman in the Window."Fans of "Gone Girl" will revel in Liz Nugent's "Lying in Wait," filled with twists, turns, and thoroughly unlikeable characters. It is a compulsive masterpiece, according to Stylist.Sophie Hannah describes the author as "a stunningly talented writer." Publishers Weekly praises it as "devastating... exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating." The Sunday Times highlights its intricate plotting and suspense that grips you tightly until the end."Clear your diary if you pick up this seductively sinister story. The twists culminate in a superbly chilling revelation, delivering a final sting. Brilliantly macabre," states the Sunday Mirror. According to Woman & Home, "Brilliant plotting ratchets up the tension in this chilling tale of obsessive love, madness, and motherhood."The Times Crime Club notes its "sharp wit" and "punishing twists," while the Irish Times calls it "an unputdownable psychological thriller" with a memorable ending. Kirkus Reviews hails Lydia as "a Gothic villain for the ages" and a book full of lies and betrayals. The Literary Review acknowledges it as an excellent example of "Domestic Noir," a page-turner impossible to pause.Marian Keyes describes it as "a brilliantly written, stand-out novel," and Sarah Hilary finds it "deliciously twisted... truly chilling." Jane Casey commends Liz Nugent's unforgettable characters, a portrait of the purest evil.People Magazine teases, "It spoils nothing to tell you now that Lydia and Andrew Fitzsimons have murdered a young prostitute. Read this dark, captivating psychological thriller to find out why."Amanda Redman appreciates the book's ability to match its predecessor, "Unravelling Oliver," noting its beautiful style and gripping suspense. "I absolutely loved it," she declares.