The truth is, everyone lies. All that matters is who lies the best...
'A multi-layered thriller in which no one can be trusted set against a stunning desert backdrop - absolutely loved it.' Catherine Cooper
Sara is about to spend a week in a villa with people she barely knows.
She's been invited to join her daughter, Liv, her boyfriend and his parents on their holiday. She can't say no. After what happened, she'll jump at any chance to spend time with Liv.
She tries to be the perfect guest, and they seem like the perfect hosts. But something about the Forrest family isn't right.
By the end of the trip, someone will be dead. Lies will bind the rest of them together. But who can lie the best?
Utterly unputdownable, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of TM Logan, Nikki Smith and Elin Hildebrand and Netflix's The Perfect Couple.
Praise for Annabel Kantaria
'Haunting, dark and wonderfully atmospheric' B A Paris
'A brilliant tale about a toxic friendship'The Sun
'A nail-biting read that absolutely gripped me' Susan Lewis
'A clever, tense thriller' Heat
Readers are OBSESSED with You Lied First...
'Quick paced, dark in places and full of suspense...it had me on the edge of my seat'
'A great story, twisty, gripping and nicely exotic'
'I couldn't read fast enough...brilliant'
Annabel Kantaria's latest novel, You Lied First, is a psychological thriller that explores the sinister side of domestic life. As a best-selling author, Kantaria's crime stories are always top-notch, making this up-coming novel a must pre-order for fans of thrillers.
For fans of Emma Curtis (When I Find You), S. E. Lynes (The Summer Holiday), Miranda Rijks (The Other Mother), Dandy Smith (One Small Mistake), and Sarah Pearse (The Wilds).
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