'We're not famous anymore. We're notorious.' For over a decade, the Lancasters were celebrity royalty, with millions tuning in every week to watch their reality show, Living with the Lancasters. But then an old video emerges of one of their legendary parties. Suddenly, they're in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons: witnesses swore they'd seen missing teenager Bradley Wilcox leaving the Lancaster family home on the night of the party, but the video tells a different story Now true crime investigator and YouTuber Tom Isaac is on the case. He's determined to find out what really happened to Bradley - he just needs to read between the Lancasters' lies . . . Because when the cameras are always rolling, it won't be long until someone cracks. _ Clickbait is told through mixed media, from video transcripts to diary entries, capturing a unique and addictive commentary on ruthless ambition and the dark side of fame. COMING SOON AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! Praise for L. C. North: 'Fresh, compelling and searing in its exploration of the toxicity of social media and the reality of modern celebrity. Not to be missed!' Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS 'A compelling read that will make you look at headlines in a different way' Glamour 'A startling thriller with a sharp edge. Fast and compelling, it leaves you gasping for breath' Daily Mail

'The Ugly Truth is fresh, compelling and searing in its exploration of the toxicity of social media and the reality of modern celebrity. Not to be missed!' Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS '#FreeBritney meets The Appeal in this addictively unique thriller' Jack Jordan, bestselling author of Do No Harm "I'm a prisoner. I'm not allowed to leave. There is someone watching me every minute of the day." Media superstar Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, billionaire business tycoon Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic. Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. They are deeply concerned for her safety. The media will say whichever gets them the most views - no matter what the cost. But whose side are you on? And where is Melanie? 'A startling thriller with a sharp edge. Fast and compelling, it leaves you gasping for breath' Daily Mail 'A whip-smart and ingenious thriller' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour 'Original, timely, thought-provoking' B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors 'A compelling read that will make you look at headlines in a different way' Glamour Readers are obsessed with The Ugly Truth: 'There are some books that quickly become an obsession. The Ugly Truth is one of those books' ***** 'The Ugly Truth is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. L.C. North really knows what she's doing' ***** 'An absolutely spot on portrayal of the harsh landscape that is modern-day fame and celebrity. As disturbing as it is thought-provoking' ***** Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.

'We're not famous anymore. We're notorious.' For over a decade, the Lancasters were celebrity royalty, with millions tuning in every week to watch their reality show, Living with the Lancasters. But then an old video emerges of one of their legendary parties. Suddenly, they're in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons: witnesses swore they'd seen missing teenager Bradley Wilcox leaving the Lancaster family home on the night of the party, but the video tells a different story. Now true crime investigator and YouTuber Tom Isaac is on the case. He's determined to find out what really happened to Bradley - he just needs to read between the Lancasters' lies . . . Because when the cameras are always rolling, it won't be long until someone cracks.

'A whip-smart and ingenious thriller [that] homes in on our toxic addiction to celebrity' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic. Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. The media will say whichever gets them the most views. But whose side are you on? #SaveMelanie #HelpPeter Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines. '#FreeBritney meets The Appeal in this addictively unique thriller. Get ready to be utterly hooked' Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARM 'Totally fresh and very clever. It made me reassess my own views and prejudices about people in the public eye' Emily Edwards, author of THE HERD COMING SOON AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW