When They Find Her: An unputdownable thriller with a twist that will take your breath away

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A haunting, emotional and nerve-shredding debut about a desperate mother, a tragic accident, and a terrible lie which spirals out of control. Naomi always wanted to be a mother. But a year ago, she made a dreadful mistake, and lost custody of her only child. Now, her daughter has come to stay, and Naomi knows it's her one chance to re-build her family. But the night ends in a terrible accident. And Naomi tells a lie she can never take back- She reports her daughter missing. Within hours, her home is invaded. Journalists crowd the driveway. Police search the woods at the foot of the garden. Her ex-husband paces the hall. And Naomi can't look away. Because the only thing worse than the lie she's told is the truth- Naomi has no memory of what really happened that night...

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When They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of
Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn
Brilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium
Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet
The barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful . . . Middleton has a lawyer's keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mother's love . . . a promising debut from a new voice * Daily Mail *
A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting -- Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver
A brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end -- Nikki Smith, author of All in Her Head
An unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut -- Philippa East, author of Little White Lies
A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster -- Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in Law
An unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend
Had me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose
A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of The Furies
It's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill
Utterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't Cry
Nail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous Souls
Claustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met
'Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish' -- Sophie Draper, author of Cuckoo
A really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it * Heat *
Full of suspense * Yours Magazine *

Author Bio

Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law, and lives with her husband and two young children in Buckinghamshire. You can find her on Twitter @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor. When They Find Her is her first novel.