The Liar's Daughter
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The thriller from the Amazon bestseller‘AMAZING!’ Marian Keyes‘Powerful’ C.L. TaylorEvery family has it’s secrets…Joe McKee – pillar of the Derry community – is dead. As arrangements are made for the traditional Irish wake, friends and family are left reeling at how cancer could have taken this much-loved man so soon.But grief is the last thing that Joe’s daughter Ciara and step-daughter Heidi feel. For they knew the real Joe – the man who was supposed to protect them and did anything but.As the mourners gather, the police do too, with doubt being cast over whether Joe’s death was due to natural causes. Because the lies that Joe told won’t be taken to the grave after all – and the truth gives his daughters the best possible motive for killing him…A gripping suspense novel about deadly secrets and lies. The perfect read for fans of Clare Mackintosh.What others are saying about The Liar’s Daughter:‘Powerful’ C.L. Taylor, The Sunday Times best selling author of Sleep‘Immensely gripping and I flew through the pages as if my life depended on it. The Liar’s Daughter is a dark, powerful and twisty psychological thriller that will keep you glued to the pages.’ Reader review'Full of secrets and lies. Loved it.' Reader review'Atmospheric, claustrophobic and intense… So cleverly compelling I had to rush through to find out what happened!' Reader review'I absolutely adored every chapter of this pacey novel and I would certainly recommend it.' Reader review'I read this book in a single day. I absolutely could not tear myself away from it… One for people who likes their thrillers with some bite.' Reader review'A breathtaking and remarkable book from Claire Allan.' Reader review'This is a gripping story that will keep you guessing up until the final pages.' Reader review
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
The death of a pillar of the community unearths deadly family secrets that threaten to expose a motive for murder. Joe McKee, a beloved figure in Derry, has died, but his daughters, Ciara and Heidi, feel no grief. They know the truth about Joe's predatory nature and the harm he inflicted. As mourners gather for his wake, the police begin to investigate Joe's death, suspecting it was not natural causes. The lies Joe told are coming to light, providing his daughters with a clear motive for his demise.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The narrative centers on the aftermath of Joe McKee's death and the investigation into its cause.
- The story explores the complex and dark relationship between Joe and his daughters, Ciara and Heidi.
- The setting of Derry and its traditional Irish wake traditions provide a backdrop for the unfolding drama.
- The plot involves a police investigation casting doubt on the natural causes of Joe's death.
- The theme of family secrets and lies is central to the suspenseful narrative.
- The novel is characterized as a psychological thriller with a significant twist.
- The perspective shifts between characters, revealing their hidden motives and past actions.
- The story builds tension as the truth about Joe's life and potential murder is revealed.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The Liar's Daughter has been lauded by critics and readers alike, with Marian Keyes describing it as 'AMAZING!' and C.L. Taylor calling it 'Powerful'. Reader reviews highlight its gripping nature, with many stating they 'flew through the pages' and found it 'immensely gripping' and 'dark, powerful and twisty'. The novel is praised for its atmospheric, claustrophobic, and intense feel, keeping readers guessing until the very end. It is recommended for fans of suspenseful thrillers that deliver a strong narrative and unexpected twists.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-12-15
Publisher:
Avon
ISBN-10:
0008321949
ISBN-13:
9780008321949
Crime
Suspense
Thriller
Psychological Thriller
English literature
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