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1989: The brand-new thriller from the No.1 bestseller

1989: The brand-new thriller from the No.1 bestseller

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The brand-new unmissable, heart-stopping thriller from number one bestseller, Val McDermid. Pre-order Past Lying, the eagerly-awaited new Karen Pirie thriller, publishing October 2023. When she discovers a lead about the exploitation of society's most vulnerable, Allie is determined to investigate and give voice to the silenced. As Allie begins to connect the dots and edges closer to exposing the truth, it is more shocking than she ever imagined.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

McDermid is a master storyteller
Karen Pirie returns with a thrilling new novel, "Past Lying," set to publish on October 2023. The world is on the brink of revolution, and journalist Allie Burns is determined to investigate and give voice to the silenced. As she delves deeper into the exploitation of society's most vulnerable, she uncovers a shocking truth that puts her freedom and life at risk.

"Past Lying" is a gripping and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Val McDermid, a number one bestseller, has once again delivered a masterpiece that showcases her exceptional talent for storytelling.

Praise for the Allie Burns series has been pouring in, with critics describing McDermid as at her considerable best. The Guardian praised the novels as "irresistible," Patricia Cornwell as "a brilliant novel by a supremo of the genre," Peter James as "outstanding," and the Spectator as "another masterpiece." David Baldacci also praised McDermid as "a master storyteller."

"Past Lying" is a must-read for fans of thriller novels and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story with complex characters and a suspenseful plot. Pre-order your copy today and get ready to be transported to a world of intrigue and danger.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 197 x 126 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751583137

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