THE LIES YOU TOLD by Harriet Tyce

As a mystery and thriller fan, I was so pleased that NetGalley approved my request to read the new novel from Harriet Tyce, author of Sunday Times bestseller Blood Orange.

THE LIES YOU TOLD is a very dark and fierce psychological thriller that sucked me in and gave me chills from page one to the end. It is very complex and filled with mysteries unfolding brilliantly in a very lean order, not revealing it all until the very last phrase.

Going through chapters with a desperate desire of finding out what’s really going on, I have to say that this time I was pleased to discover that I anticipated some of the events but definitely not the ending. It was one that made me think a sequel might be in place (wouldn’t that be amazing)

Sadie has moved back to London so her daughter can attend the exclusive school her domineering father has secured her a place at. It’s highly sought-after and highly competitive – just like the other mothers, Sadie soon discovers. While she’s trying to get her daughter settled and navigate the fraught politics of the school gate, Sadie is also trying to reclaim a position in her old legal chambers – she used to practice as a criminal barrister. She’s given the junior brief on a scandalous case involving a male teacher and his student. It’s an opportunity to prove herself, but will she let a dangerous flirtation cloud her professional judgement? And will her sudden close friendship with another mother prevent her from seeing the truth – and the threat that she’s inviting into her home?

I don’t want to spoil anyone’s pleasure so I will let you all discover the beauty of this incredible novel that receives four shiny stars from me. I will just say that THE LIES YOU TOLD by Harriet Tyce is coming out August 20th but you can always pre order on Amazon and Waterstones