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A Mother Never Lies

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What to expect

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‘Tense, suspenseful and an amazing ending. One of the best books I have read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SOME TRUTHS CAN’T BE TOLD.

I had the perfect life – a nice house, a loving husband, a beautiful little boy.

But in one devastating night, they were all ripped from me.

It's been fourteen years, and I’m finally ready to face the past.

I’m taking my son back.

He just can’t know who I am…or why we were torn apart.

A nail-biting thriller packed with twists and turns, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.

Readers LOVE A Mother Never Lies!

‘[Sarah Clarke] really knocked it out of the park! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time… you will not be able to put this down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me from page one. Riveting and suspenseful… Highly recommend this one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A truly excellent story… full of suspense… Devoured this within a matter of hours!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow… couldn’t put it down! [A] really good story with great characters and one I won’t have a problem recommending!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent… it had me gripped from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved this book… will be looking out for more from Sarah Clarke.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A highly enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliantly tense, with an unexpectedly dark heart – a totally compelling read.’ Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times bestselling author

‘Tense and heartbreaking… I raced through this.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet

‘Distinctive and original – Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies

‘A read-in-one-sitting kind of book… A confident and bold debut.’ Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless

‘Impossible to put down… a smart new voice in the thriller genre – and definitely one to watch.’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies

Critics Review

Praise for A Mother Never Lies:
'Brilliantly tense, with an unexpectedly dark heart - a totally compelling read.' Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times bestselling author

'Distinctive and original - Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.' Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies

'Impossible to put down... a smart new voice in the thriller genre - and definitely one to watch.' Katie Lowe, author of The Furies

'A read-in-one-sitting kind of book - a heart-breaking exploration of the ripples one act of violence causes through the years and the lengths to which a mother will go. A confident and bold debut.' Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless

'This is a taut, affecting thriller that is utterly compelling. Elegantly written with a perfect blend of tension and psychological suspense. A truly gripping debut!' Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder

'Gripping, brilliantly plotted, heart-stoppingly suspenseful... This book hooked me right from the beginning - I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to see what's next from Sarah Clarke.' Emma Murray, author of Time Out and The Juggle

Author Sarah Clarke
Narrator Rachel Essex
Duration 9 hours and 49 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008495787
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Psychological thriller
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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