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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND-NEW THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR AND SIX-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER, THE MIND THAT CREATED ITV''S THE SUSPECT
''One of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down'' STEPHEN KING
''Compulsively readable . . . A nail-biter'' LINWOOD BARCLAY
''I''ve never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn''t love'' VAL MCDERMID
Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven''s brother killed their parents and twin sisters.Since then Cyrus has devoted his life as a forensic psychologist to understanding why people commit terrible crimes.
Now Elias is being released from his psychiatric hospital, and Cyrus must decide if he''s ready to trust the man who destroyed his childhood.
His friend Evie Cormac, who has a gift for knowing when people are lying, isn''t so sure.
And as they seek the truth behind a double abduction case, past and present collide - with devastating consequences . . .
If you love Lying Beside You, don''t miss Cyrus and Evie in Good Girl, Bad Girl and When She Was Good.Readers gave Lying Beside You five stars:
''Exceptional, fast paced and totally enthralling''''Nail-biting, unexpected''''Evie Cormac and Cyrus Haven are such an intriguing duo''
''A great read for fans of intelligent crime with strong character development''
''The relationship between Cyrus and Evie is mesmerising''
''A cracking story that had me on the edge of my seat''
''A very entertaining read with a clever and complex plot''WHEN YOU ARE MINE was a No.1 fiction bestseller in Australia in June 2021Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR LYING BESIDE YOU * - *
Michael Robotham can't write a bad book. This is
one of his best,
suspenseful and hard to put down -- STEPHEN KING
Compulsively readable. As always, Michael Robotham builds his
nail-biter around damaged people who only want to do what's right -- LINWOOD BARCLAY
Thoughtful . . . it isn't easy to maintain a balance between two such different plot strands, but Robotham does it
brilliantly -- BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2022 * SUNDAY TIMES *
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
Michael Robotham never lets you down and
Lying Beside You is yet further proof that he is
one of the most accomplished thriller writers in the world right now.
Superbly paced,
intricately plotted and packed with
characters that leap off the page.
Simply sensational -- M. W. CRAVEN
I loved
Lying Beside You. Michael Robotham is
such a wonderfully perceptive writer; rich, real characters who are constantly surprising . . . I could read about these two forever -- ALEX MARWOOD
I
devoured Lying Beside You in two sittings. What a
terrific writer and a
fantastic read -
pacey,
spare and
engrossing -- AJAY CHOWDHURY
Tense,
perceptive and
fast-moving,
this is a
remarkable novel * LITERARY REVIEW *
A
riveting page-turner -- MEGAN GOLDIN
Every single book is a
plotting masterclass, and
Lying Beside You is
especially poignant -- ANNA DOWNES
A
masterful plot which pelts along at
breakneck speed. With its intriguing characters, perfectly interwoven storylines and killer twists, Robotham's latest thriller
lives up to his fans' sky-high expectations. His best yet -- ROSE CARLYLE
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 * SYDNEY MORNING HERALD *
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL ROBOTHAM * - *
I've never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn't love -- VAL MCDERMID
I love this guy's books -- LEE CHILD
An absolute master -- STEPHEN KING
Will have you turning the pages compulsively * THE TIMES *
Heart-stopping, heart-breaking and heart-wrenching -- VAL MCDERMID
He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul -- PETER JAMES
Robotham is the real deal -- DAVID BALDACCI
A white-knuckle ride that kept me up half the night -- ANDY MCNAB
Clever, intriguing and compelling -- RACHEL ABBOTT
A highly-skilled thriller writer * DAILY EXPRESS *
One of crime's greatest practitioners * THE AUSTRALIAN *
Unforgettable characters * GLOBE AND MAIL *
