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The Liar
By (Author) Louise Jensen
HarperCollins Publishers
HQ
1st November 2025
24th April 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery fiction
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Contemporary horror and ghost stories
823.92
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
320g
A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints Daily Mail, Ones to Watch
'The answer is everyone! So many secrets and lies and twists and revelations that I was not expecting and was completely blown away. This book was impossible to put down ' Reader review
'Wow!!! Just wow! This is the best book from Louise Jensen yet!' Reader review
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The Abbotts new lodger Luke hasnt told them much about himself, but they cant expect to know everything about a stranger whos just moved in.
But Luke keeps asking about their family photos and looking through their things. Why does he want to know everything about them And why does daughter Jen think someone is watching her
Then, suddenly, Mum Mel texts the family to say she needs a break. But Mel has never gone away alone before. And now its been days, and no one has heard from her.
The Abbotts house is full of secrets.
They say people never tell the whole truth.
Theyre right.
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Praise for Louise Jensen:
Louise Jensen is the master of suspense Taut, atmospheric and utterly compulsive, it takes one familys struggle to survive in desperate times and spins it into a gripping whodunit' Kia Abdullah
The term page-turner was made for books like this. Intricate plotting, incredible pace, and a wonderful weaving of past and present Andrea Mara
I absolutely whipped through it. I loved how the characters were relatable and sympathetic Louise has produced another sure-fire hit that has it all. J. L. Blackhurst
A galloping pulse-pounder Heat
A compelling page-turner Bella
Emotionally gripping story Woman
Praise for Louise Jensen
The term pageturner was made for books like this Andrea Mara
Packed with suspense and tension as lives unravel with each secret that's revealed Alice Hunter
A gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller you wont want to stop reading! Lauren North
Louise Jensen is the master of suspense. Kia Abdullah
A clever, complex, twisty tale of a family unravelling, and an absolute page turner of a story. A must-read for lovers of psychological thrillers. J A Corrigan
This book has it all! I was desperate to know how it was going to end J L Blackhurst
A galloping pulse-pounder Heat
A very good study of vulnerability, and how our best intentions can often lead us astray The Guardian
Youll be left open-mouthed Womans Weekly
Louise Jensen is a global No.1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Louise has sold over a million English language books and her novels have been sold for translation to twenty-five territories, as well as being featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers' lists. Louise was nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award and The Guardian's Not the Booker 2018. The Gift has been optioned for TV and film. Louise lives with her husband, children, madcap dog and a rather naughty cat in Northamptonshire. She loves to hear from readers and writers and can be found at www.louisejensen.co.uk, where she regularly blogs flash fiction and writing tips.