Your Word Or Mine: A shockingly twisty, gripping psychological thriller

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A tense, gripping and twisty new psychological drama for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and Apple Tree Yard When fifteen-year-old Anabelle King was raped, she reported it immediately. But corrupted evidence meant the jury let her attacker go. Eighteen years later, Anabelle is Ava, a barrister who always follows the rules. But that changes when she reads a familiar name in a case file- Michael Osborne. This time, Michael is the alleged victim, and in the dock is a young girl- Lily Hawthorne, who pleads guilty of GBH without hesitation. Ava is sure that Lily's plea is false. She knows this man is not innocent. But how much will she have to risk to uncover the truth

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Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read -- Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of The Last Party
Lia Middleton is a great writer. I loved Your Word Or Mine: a thoughtful exploration of the effect a historic crime has on a family, with several huge and elegant twists -- Gillian McCallister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night
I inhaled Your Word or Mine over two days as I couldn't put this cat and mouse thriller down. Jaw-dropping twists and a tense, clever plot makes this a must read. I loved it! -- Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9
Keeps you guessing from start to finish. A fabulous read! -- Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Fallon
Tense, twisting, clever and credible. Your Word Or Mine takes a thrilling look at the concept of cause and effect, and the complex issue of revenge. I loved it -- Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End
A riveting, haunting novel that will keep you guessing! Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops -- Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
Thrilling and on-the-edge-of-your-seat believable with some absolutely stunning twists which make the most of Lia's expert knowledge as a barrister - absolutely loved this book -- Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet
Lia Middleton has done it again! Your Word or Mine is a taut legal thriller that will keep you on your toes until the very last page. Highly recommended. -- Laure Van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us
What a page-turner! Nigh on impossible to put down, a compelling read that had me turning the pages late into the night, with numerous twists that took me aback -- Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones
I sped through this incredibly readable thriller, which is exquisitely plotted, unpredictable and utterly chilling. It broke my heart and shook me to the core with numerous bombshell twists -- Emily Freud, author of My Best Friend's Secret
A cracking read. From the opening words, you know you're in for a ride. Pacy, sharp, I gobbled it in three sittings. Lia Middleton has that rare knack for taking a thorny, contemporary issue and twisting it into a highly entertaining but thoughtful read -- Sophie Draper, author of Magpie
Moving, powerful and with a series of genuinely unexpected twists -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill
Brilliantly twisty and gripping, and so cleverly written, I kept racing through thinking I knew exactly what was coming and I was blindsided more than once! Definitely one of the best books I've read this year -- Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods
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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 *
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

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.