Big Sister

Andy Boyd meets Anna, who he believes is his perfect match. However, he soon discovers that she is not all that she seems, and his life takes a dangerous turn. This is a psychological thriller that explores the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2018
Publisher: Orenda Books

Andy Boyd, a recently widowed father, believes his life has come to an end. However, his world is turned upside down when he meets Anna, a mysterious and captivating woman. It was his first mistake.

A startling, emotional, and intense psychological thriller from one of Scotland's best-selling crime writers, "A Suitable Lie" is a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Andy believes he has hit the jackpot. Widowed with a young child, he believes he will never experience true love again. That is, until he meets Anna. Feisty, fun, and beautiful, she is the perfect match for him, and she loves his son as if he were her own.

On their wedding night, Andy ends up in the hospital, receiving his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for a happy-ever-after, he ignores it, a dangerous mistake that could cost him everything.

"A Suitable Lie" is a brave, deeply moving, and page-turning psychological thriller that marks a stunning departure for one of Scotland's finest crime writers. It explores the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them.

The novel delves into the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion. Anna is not a one-dimensional witch; she is a complex character with her own struggles and motivations. Malone handles this sensitive topic with finesse, creating a character that is both sympathetic and terrifying.

While the mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil, the author pulls it off with aplomb. The balance between believability and surprise is carefully crafted, keeping the reader engaged and guessing until the very end.

Doug John, in his review for "The Scotsman," praised the author's ability to "create all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller." He also noted that Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion, while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller.

Overall, "A Suitable Lie" is an excellent piece of writing that will leave you pondering the depths of human nature and the consequences of keeping secrets. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with complex characters.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 191 x 129 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912374199