*THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER*
‘A tense, unsettling thriller’ T. M. LOGAN, author of THE HOLIDAY
‘Gripping . . . a bright new voice in psychological thrillers’ ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID
‘I didn’t put it down until I had turned the final page’ LIZ NUGENT, author of OUR LITTLE CRUELTIES
‘Gripping, propulsive’ IRISH TIMES
‘A high-speed, heart-stopping ride’ EDEL COFFEY, author of BREAKING POINT
‘Pacy, clever and tense’ JO SPAIN, author of THE PERFECT LIE
‘Packs an emotional punch’ IRISH INDEPENDENT
‘Full of twists and chills’ PATRICIA GIBNEY, author of THE MISSING ONES
‘Eerie and unsettling’ CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of 56 DAYS
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What if your child’s imaginary friend was real?
All children have imaginary friends. It’s perfectly normal.
But when Georgina’s young son Cody tells her about his ‘New Granny’, a mysterious friend from the park, the words send shivers down her spine. Georgina’s beloved mother died only months ago.
Her husband Bren is certain the woman is an invention, Cody’s way of grieving for his grandmother, but there’s something in the way Cody talks about his new friend that feels so real.
Is someone out there, watching Georgina’s family from the shadows?
Is Cody’s imaginary friend not so imaginary after all?
___________
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an emotional punch that will take your breath away. The perfect suspense novel for fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Jane Corry.
What readers are saying . . .
***** ‘Wow . . . unputdownable’
***** ‘This was amazing! Chilling and tense’
***** ‘Thrilling, engrossing page-turner’
***** ‘Gave me chills’
***** ‘Such a GOOD read . . . gripping, tense and unpredictable’
***** ‘I was gripped from first page to last’
***** ‘I couldn’t put it down’
‘A tense, unsettling thriller’ T. M. LOGAN, author of THE HOLIDAY
‘Gripping . . . a bright new voice in psychological thrillers’ ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID
‘I didn’t put it down until I had turned the final page’ LIZ NUGENT, author of OUR LITTLE CRUELTIES
‘Gripping, propulsive’ IRISH TIMES
‘A high-speed, heart-stopping ride’ EDEL COFFEY, author of BREAKING POINT
‘Pacy, clever and tense’ JO SPAIN, author of THE PERFECT LIE
‘Packs an emotional punch’ IRISH INDEPENDENT
‘Full of twists and chills’ PATRICIA GIBNEY, author of THE MISSING ONES
‘Eerie and unsettling’ CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of 56 DAYS
___________
What if your child’s imaginary friend was real?
All children have imaginary friends. It’s perfectly normal.
But when Georgina’s young son Cody tells her about his ‘New Granny’, a mysterious friend from the park, the words send shivers down her spine. Georgina’s beloved mother died only months ago.
Her husband Bren is certain the woman is an invention, Cody’s way of grieving for his grandmother, but there’s something in the way Cody talks about his new friend that feels so real.
Is someone out there, watching Georgina’s family from the shadows?
Is Cody’s imaginary friend not so imaginary after all?
___________
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an emotional punch that will take your breath away. The perfect suspense novel for fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Jane Corry.
What readers are saying . . .
***** ‘Wow . . . unputdownable’
***** ‘This was amazing! Chilling and tense’
***** ‘Thrilling, engrossing page-turner’
***** ‘Gave me chills’
***** ‘Such a GOOD read . . . gripping, tense and unpredictable’
***** ‘I was gripped from first page to last’
***** ‘I couldn’t put it down’
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Reviews
Ryan does a good job keeping the reader off balance, wondering whether Georgina is indeed going mad. The tension builds as long-held secrets are revealed... Fans of psychological suspense will be satisfied
A well-drawn psychological thriller packed with tension and twists to keep the reader entranced until the very last page
A stylish, spare, well-structured piece of work . . . Ryan skilfully ramps up the suspense until the atmosphere is tight as a drum . . . A gripping, propulsive debut
Taut, tense, with a twist I did not see coming. I devoured every page of this cracking, clever, original debut
I have seldom read a first novel which impressed me more: beautifully written, perfectly paced
An incredible debut; pacy, clever and tense
Georgina is a fierce, loyal narrator, and the reader won't be able to resist rooting for her success
A tense, unsettling thriller about the kind of toxic secret that can blow a family apart. Hidden Lies is a very impressive debut
A clever spin on the every mother's nightmare scenario that probes the secrets at the heart of a family, and of a country. Gripping and hugely readable, Hidden Lies heralds a bright new voice in psychological thrillers
A dark, emotionally compelling psychological thriller which plays to every woman's fears. Heartbreak and betrayal are delivered at a breakneck speed. A terrific debut novel
I couldn't put it down. A suspenseful read, full of chills and twists. It kept me turning the pages with the clever plotting
Pacy . . . I liked how this book used serious themes to show we all have our own stories . . . The characters are relatable and the mystery builds well
A breathless, gut-wrenching thriller
You never know when the secrets of your past will rise up and find you again. Rachel Ryan shines in this creepy and chilling debut . . . You will fly through the pages of this tense and fast-paced story, and the giant twist at the end will leave your heart pounding
A high-speed, heart-stopping ride that keeps you guessing until the last page. Hidden Lies is an intriguing story of motherhood, and what mothers will do when pushed to their limits. It's a nuanced look at a dark history, and how the secrets of the past refuse to be buried. A compelling examination of how we treat mothers told through a gripping thriller.
A gripping tale that wraps its tentacles around you and draws you in
A gripping thriller that packs an emotional punch . . . Hidden Lies is a muscular and compelling read that looks set to see Ryan join the ranks of the thriller-writing heavyweights
A tension-filled, emotional page-turner. A cracking Irish crime fiction debut.
A stunning debut. Gripping and unpredictable, my heart is still pounding!
A fast-paced, gripping thriller... As the heart-pounding tension unfolds page after page, Rachel Ryan expertly unravels the mystery, leaving readers guessing until the satisfying, surprising ending. Emotional, captivating, and suspenseful, this is a fantastic debut by an author to watch
An eerie and unsettling thriller that twists relentlessly in surprising directions. A gripping debut.
I didn't put it down until I had turned the final page. A rollercoaster of a read, the pace is relentless, resulting in a denouement that will take your breath away. Bravo, Rachel Ryan!
Packed with jaw-dropping moments, Hidden Lies is a twisty thriller with hidden depths. I gobbled it up