THE BRAND-NEW THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR AND SIX-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER ''Compulsively readable . . . A nail-biter'' LINWOOD BARCLAY ''I''ve never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn''t love'' VAL MCDERMID Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven''s family was murdered and only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer. Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood. As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted. The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with a gift for knowing when people are lying. Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them - and he and Evie know how the past can come back to haunt you . . . ''The sort of thriller that pins you to your seat until you''ve finished it: a proper heart-pounding mystery with unforgettable characters and compelling twists'' JANE CASEY ''Michael Robotham is one of the most accomplished thriller writers in the world right now. Superbly paced, intricately plotted and packed with characters that leap off the page. Sensational'' M.W. CRAVEN ''I devoured Lying Beside You in two sittings. What a terrific writer and a fantastic read - pacey, spare and engrossing'' AJAY CHOWDHURY ''I loved Lying Beside You . Michael Robotham is such a wonderfully perceptive writer; rich, real characters who are constantly surprising . . . I could read about these two forever'' ALEX MARWOOD

Vorwort
The brand-new thriller from the Richard & Judy Book Club author and 6-million-copy bestseller

Autorentext

Michael Robotham is a former feature writer and investigative reporter, who has worked in Britain, Australia and America.

His debut thriller, The Suspect, introduced clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin and sold more than a million copies around the world, launching a nine-book series. It has been adapted into an ITV series starring Aidan Turner. Michael's standalone thriller The Secrets She Keeps has also been the basis of two BBC TV series.

He has twice won the prestigious UK Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel, as well as the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for When She Was Good, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

Michael lives in Sydney.

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FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR AND SIX-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER, THE MIND THAT CREATED ITV'S THE SUSPECT
'One of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down' STEPHEN KING
'Compulsively readable . . . A nail-biter' LINWOOD BARCLAY
'I've never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn't love' VAL MCDERMID

Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's brother killed their parents and twin sisters.

Since then Cyrus has devoted his life as a forensic psychologist to understanding why people commit terrible crimes.

Now Elias is being released from his psychiatric hospital, and Cyrus must decide if he's ready to trust the man who destroyed his childhood.

His friend Evie Cormac, who has a gift for knowing when people are lying, isn't so sure.

And as they seek the truth behind a double abduction case, past and present collide - with devastating consequences . . .

If you love Lying Beside You, don't miss Cyrus and Evie in Good Girl, Bad Girl, When She Was Good, or Michael's brand-new book Storm Child.

Readers gave Lying Beside You five stars:

'Exceptional, fast paced and totally enthralling'

'Nail-biting, unexpected'

'Evie Cormac and Cyrus Haven are such an intriguing duo'

'A great read for fans of intelligent crime with strong character development'

'The relationship between Cyrus and Evie is mesmerising'

'A cracking story that had me on the edge of my seat'

'A very entertaining read with a clever and complex plot'

Zusammenfassung
The brand-new thriller from the Richard & Judy Book Club author and 6-million-copy bestseller