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Your Word Or Mine

Your Word Or Mine

A shockingly twisty, gripping psychological thriller

Summary

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THE NEXT GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND TWISTY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON, AUTHOR OF WHEN THEY FIND HER

When fifteen-year-old Anabelle King was assaulted on her way home, she thought she had done everything right. But a vital piece of evidence meant that the jury let her attacker go.

Eighteen years later, Anabelle King is now Ava Knight, a successful barrister who always follows the rules. But that all changes when, one day at court, she reads a familiar name in the file: Michael Osborne. But this time he is the victim of an attack, and in the dock is a young girl: Lily Hawthorne, who pleads guilty without hesitation.

Ava is sure that Lily's plea is not the truth. She knows this man is not innocent. But as she gets more entangled in the case, how much will she have to risk to uncover the truth?

Praise for Lia Middleton

'A stand-out psychological thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push
'Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping' Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
'Brilliantly written ... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium
'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet

Readers LOVE Lia Middleton...

This book was one I was excited to read and it didn't disappoint . . . the story was excellent' 5***** READER REVIEW
'As clever and compelling as it is gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Nail-biting suspense throughout' 5***** READER REVIEW

© Lia Middleton 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Reviews

  • Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read
    Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of The Last Party

About the author

Lia Middleton

Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law. You can find her on X @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor. She is the author of When They Find Her, Your Word or Mine and The Confession Room.
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