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Who can you trustWHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUTA group of new friends. But can she trust them? For struggling actress Ava, landing a role with the Chimera Theatre Group could lead to her big break. And relocating to a remote country village means stepping out from the shadow of her boyfrienddespite his determination not to let her go.Everyone in the group seems so welcoming, they're one big happy family. But, like all families, they each have secrets. And someone in the group doesn't want certain secrets to get outEveryone is GRIPPED by this thrilling book:I loved it! It''s such an immersive readthe story hurtles towards its compelling climax. Brilliant stuff!' Kate Rhodes, bestselling author of The Brutal TideA wonderful, character-driven thriller where alliances and friendships are put to the test' Sarah Ward, bestselling author of The QuickeningA dark psychological thriller that carefully draws you in as the tension mounts. Utterly fabulous' Victoria Dowd, winner of The People''s Book Prize

Trade Review

'Subtle slow burner, which starts with pranks and ends somewhere else entirely…What a page turner!' Tina Baker

‘As the tension mounts we share Ava's fears that the lights may go out forever' Martin Edwards

‘The tangled knot of lies in this book is constantly being loosened then quickly pulled tight again. Leading and misleading, I enjoyed All the Little Lies all the way to the very last page’ June Taylor

‘A multi-layered psychological thriller with compelling characters’ Jackie Baldwin

Praise for Chris Curran:

‘A cracker of a read! Will have you turning the pages, gripped, until you find answers’ The Welsh Librarian

‘Grabbed me from the first chapter and kept me gripped’ Rather Too Fond of Books

‘A truly engrossing and compelling tale of lies and loss. Loved it’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews

‘Powerful story telling with a dark mystery at its heart’ Amanda Hodgkinson, New York Times bestselling author of SPILT MILK and 22 BRITANNIA ROAD

‘Gripping and tense in all the right places’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews

‘Truly gripping’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘Rich cast, believable characters, powerful premise, lovely prose and proof that crime fiction can be intelligent and pulse-racing’ JJ Marsh, author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

‘I would highly recommend this novel for readers who enjoy excellently narrated dark and thrilling crime mysteries’ Liza Perrat, author of WOLFSANGEL

‘I look forward to reading more from Chris Curran and recommend to all who enjoy a good mystery with lots of twists’
Julia Connor, Goodreads

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 08/12/2022
    ISBN13: 9780008534509, 978-0008534509
    ISBN10: 0008534500

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Who can you trustWHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUTA group of new friends. But can she trust them? For struggling actress Ava, landing a role with the Chimera Theatre Group could lead to her big break. And relocating to a remote country village means stepping out from the shadow of her boyfrienddespite his determination not to let her go.Everyone in the group seems so welcoming, they're one big happy family. But, like all families, they each have secrets. And someone in the group doesn't want certain secrets to get outEveryone is GRIPPED by this thrilling book:I loved it! It''s such an immersive readthe story hurtles towards its compelling climax. Brilliant stuff!' Kate Rhodes, bestselling author of The Brutal TideA wonderful, character-driven thriller where alliances and friendships are put to the test' Sarah Ward, bestselling author of The QuickeningA dark psychological thriller that carefully draws you in as the tension mounts. Utterly fabulous' Victoria Dowd, winner of The People''s Book Prize

    Trade Review

    'Subtle slow burner, which starts with pranks and ends somewhere else entirely…What a page turner!' Tina Baker

    ‘As the tension mounts we share Ava's fears that the lights may go out forever' Martin Edwards

    ‘The tangled knot of lies in this book is constantly being loosened then quickly pulled tight again. Leading and misleading, I enjoyed All the Little Lies all the way to the very last page’ June Taylor

    ‘A multi-layered psychological thriller with compelling characters’ Jackie Baldwin

    Praise for Chris Curran:

    ‘A cracker of a read! Will have you turning the pages, gripped, until you find answers’ The Welsh Librarian

    ‘Grabbed me from the first chapter and kept me gripped’ Rather Too Fond of Books

    ‘A truly engrossing and compelling tale of lies and loss. Loved it’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews

    ‘Powerful story telling with a dark mystery at its heart’ Amanda Hodgkinson, New York Times bestselling author of SPILT MILK and 22 BRITANNIA ROAD

    ‘Gripping and tense in all the right places’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews

    ‘Truly gripping’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

    ‘Rich cast, believable characters, powerful premise, lovely prose and proof that crime fiction can be intelligent and pulse-racing’ JJ Marsh, author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

    ‘I would highly recommend this novel for readers who enjoy excellently narrated dark and thrilling crime mysteries’ Liza Perrat, author of WOLFSANGEL

    ‘I look forward to reading more from Chris Curran and recommend to all who enjoy a good mystery with lots of twists’
    Julia Connor, Goodreads

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