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Don't miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns that will keep you up at night! <br> <br> <p>'An impeccable blend of courtroom drama, mystery thriller and social commentary ... a true masterpiece' Andrea Mara</p> <p>'Timely ... Suspenseful and unpredictable' iPaper</p> <p>'A brilliantly thought-provoking read' Crime Monthly</p> <p>'The kind of crime fiction that eventually becomes social history' Literary Review</p> <p>* * * *</p> <p>Lily and Safa were best friends growing up. Now, Lily is the nation's favourite breakfast TV presenter and Safa, once a renowned journalist, is reeling from a recent fall from grace.</p> <p>When news breaks about suspicious bruises on Lily's body, Safa attempts to rekindle their old friendship. But Lily claims the bruises are nothing to worry about.</p> <p>And then one night the police are called to Lily's home. Lily is strangely calm - and a body lies dead at her feet.</p> <p>Lily pleads not guilty, and then says nothing more. Driven by her desire to give a voice to all victims, Safa begins her own investigation into what happened that night.</p> <p>But Safa is not prepared for what her quest for justice will uncover ...</p> <p>* * * *</p> <p>Praise for Kia Abdullah</p> <p>'One of my ten best reads of the year. Easy five stars' Lisa Jewell</p> <p>'Terrific and hugely thought-provoking' Ian Rankin</p> <p>'Rich in drama and intrigue. Kept me turning the pages long into the night. Bloody superb' Graham Bartlett, author of Bad For Good</p> <p>'Abdullah draws out the truth with compassion, charting with notable understanding the ever-changing currents in human relations' The Times</p> <p>'Timely and powerful, Abdullah's fourth novel lets no one off the hook' Guardian</p> <p>'Gripping' Woman's Weekly</p>