Lying in Wait

By Liz Nugent

Book Overview

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond and Unraveling Oliver--a brilliantly plotted, utterly immersive novel lauded by #1 New York Times bestselling author A.J. Finn as "extraordinary...crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter's night."My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it. On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons's life seems idyllic. Her husband, Andrew, is a prosperous, respected judge; they live in the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house where she was raised. And she is utterly, obsessively devoted to her son, Laurence--her adored only child, her pride and joy. But Andrew's murder of Annie Doyle, accidental or not, sets into motion a dark downward spiral. It doesn't take long for Laurence to suspect that something is very, very wrong in the Fitzsimons household--and he is determined to discover the truth. For fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn, Lying in Wait is "a devastating psychological thriller...an exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating reading experience" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501178474
• ISBN13: 9781501178474
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Gallery/Scout Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Twists abound.

Liz Nugent has written a creepy story full of twisted characters. She had me at the opening sentence: "My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyal, but the lying tramp deserved it." What follows is a conglomeration of POVs, and just when you think "the story could end here," a new plot twist pops up. (I'm overusing the "twist" word deliberately.) I loved this book. I deducted one star because she committed my grammatical pet peeve twice -- using "I" when the correct word is "me."

Murder, mother & Manipulation

Gripping from the opening sentence.

Engaging Thriller!

This is a book is a thriller that is engaging from the first page. As the story unfolds you will find yourself continuing onward whether you like the author's writing style or not. It is sometimes overly melodramatic, soapy even, yet you really can't put it down. It is also a good example of how a mother and son relationship can develop into something very scarey! Hold on to your seat because the ending will take you by surprise!