Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his
life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And
that was his first mistake ... A startling, emotive and stark
psychological thriller from one of Scotland's bestselling crime
writers... 'A stark, gripping storyline' Scots 'Strong female
characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the
victims make this a deeply satisfying read' Sunday Times 'Vivid,
visceral and compulsive' Ian Rankin _________________ Some secrets
should never be kept... Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man
alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in
childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true
love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she's his
perfect match ... and she loves his son like he is her own. When
Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his
first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that
happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could
cost him everything. A brave, deeply moving, page-turning
psychological thriller, A Suitable Lie marks a stunning departure
for one of Scotland's finest crime writers, exploring the lengths
people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills
them... _________________ 'Malone tackles the taboo subject of
female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna
is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a
fine, page-turning psychological thriller' Daily Mail 'A mystery
involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is
appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man
in turmoil' Publishers Weekly 'It's a tough high-wire act,
balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off
with aplomb. Excellent stuff' Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue
'Disturbing but compulsive ... I loved it' Martina Cole 'Bristling
with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting
the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape' Eva Dolan 'A
deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those
pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping'
Russel D. McLean 'A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional
punch' Rod Reynolds 'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller
that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to
let go' Caroline Mitchell 'A chilling tale of the unexpected that
journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity' Marnie Riches
'Emotionally intelligent and engaging' Caro Ramsay 'A story that I
won't forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent' Luca Veste 'A
disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist
... a shocking yet compelling read' Mel Sherratt 'Malone perfectly
balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional
relationship' Sarah Ward
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