There are a few references to Ben’s recent discovery about the death of his mother, but the main plot of this story goes even deeper into intrigue and, as the title suggests, the many lies that people tell to protect those closest to them. A satisfying crime thriller that sucks you into the vortex of a close-knit community jolted by lies and violence ― lovereading. Highly recommended and thanks to Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Originally from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, Robert Gold began his career as an intern at the American broadcaster CNN, based in Washington DC. Even then, there’s the usual thread hanging in the air, which we just know will lead into the next chapter in this magnificent series. DC Cash, together with Detective Sergeant Lesley Barnsdale, arrive at the scene to find the churchyard illuminated by emergency services and the smell of burning wood in the air. As he uncovers a web of deceit and destruction that goes back decades, Ben quickly learns that in this small town, everybody has something to hide.This ended on a cliffhanger and ended quite abruptly so it’s definitely open to a third book in the series and I can not wait to continue this series!

The strength of this book is how many of the townspeople appear suspicious, so you're never sure who to trust. KARIN SLAUGHTERPRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD'Superb' LISA JEWELL 'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA'Excellent' LEE CHILD'My new favourite author' Read Review'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON___________________Journalist Ben Harper is on his way home when he sees the flames in the churchyard.Come per il libro precedente, mi è piaciuto che anche qui siamo nel territorio del thriller psicologico, dove ogni personaggio ha segreti, rancori, nemici e amici. We also get a good hard look at Dani’s marriage to DS Mat Moore which, since the first book, has felt a simmering recipe for disaster.