Lucy Dawson

A gripping psychological thriller with an absolutely brilliant twist

White Lies

A gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming

The Daughter

Never make a promise you can’t afford to keep… This is a story about Charlotte – a mother and a wife with the perfect job, the perfect life… at least, that’s how it looks from the outside. But behind closed doors, the marriage is breaking, and Charlotte’s husband Tris doesn’t even know how much. He has no idea what Charlotte has planned for him, who she has found. But he doesn’t have long to wait to find out… Don’t Ever Tell will keep you gripped from the very first page and have you guessing until the very last. From the bestselling author of The Daughter and White Lies comes an unputdownable psychological thriller unlike anything you’ve read before! Readers are obsessed with Lucy Dawson: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, what a book!… grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let you go until the very last page… An absolutely fabulous, nail-biting thriller!!' Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW.... I LOVED IT, best book this year, if you read one book this decade read this!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this in a series of gulps, unable to stop turning the pages… Stunning.’ Cass Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gut-wrenchingly brilliant and addictive.’ Roz Watkins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely BRILLIANT. Twisty and compelling, guaranteed to make the reader question who is telling the truth. I devoured it in one sitting.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Omg this book was soooo good. I couldn't put it down… It was such a shocking twist at the end. All the revelations that came to light at the end were fantastic. This book had everything. Great characters, content and a shocking ending. What more do you want from a book?’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A tense, emotional read with brilliant twists. I absolutely loved it.' Susi Holliday ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming at all... just when you thought you had it figured out... you didn’t!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A scary psychological novel with an exceptionally well-written plot… the end was completely unexpected and left me open-mouthed.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely unputdownable, nail-biting psychological thriller

Don't Ever Tell

Would you risk your future for a night with your past? Molly Greene loves being married. Exciting adventures lie ahead for her and husband Dan that will change their lives for ever, but Molly's not sure they're making the right choices. While teetering on the brink of the biggest decision she's ever faced, she sends an impulsive message to the very last person she ought to contact, someone who should have stayed forgotten, and is now coming looking for her. When he finds her, there is no turning back. One night is all it takes to threaten everything she holds dear - for good.

The One That Got Away

At 2 a.m. on the morning of her 40th birthday, Sophie wakes to find an intruder in her bedroom. The intruder hands Sophie a letter and issues a threat: open the letter at her party that evening, in front of family and friends, at exactly 8 p.m., or those she loves will be in grave danger. What can the letter possibly contain? This will be no ordinary party; Sophie is not the only person keeping a secret about the evening ahead. When the clock strikes eight, the course of several people's lives will be altered forever.

You Sent Me a Letter

People always notice my daughter, Isobel. How could they not? Incredibly beautiful... until she speaks. An unsettling, little-girl voice, exactly like a child's, but from the mouth of a full-grown woman. Izzie might look grown-up, but inside she's trapped. Caught in the day it happened - the day that broke her from within. I know why my daughter is the way she is. There's nothing I could have done to save her... is there?

The Memory

From Lucy Dawson, author of His Other Lover, comes a smart and chilling look at the shadowy side of friendship. For Alice, life's a bit too boringly grown-up lately—weekends at weddings and baby showers; celebrating friends' transitions to a life she isn't quite up for yet; and a sweet, stable boyfriend she suspects she's outgrown. So when she meets Gretchen for the first time, it feels a bit like falling in love. Gretchen, with her air of impulsiveness and intuitive style, is that rarest of treasures: a true friend who knows how to have fun. Plus there's Gretchen's gorgeous brother, Bailey, who might turn out to be exactly what Alice needs. Before she knows what's hit her, Alice's brilliant new best friend is turning her world upside down—seemingly for the better. But Gretchen has a dark secret, which, like a time bomb, won't stay hidden forever. The explosion may teach them both more than they ever wanted to know about how female friendships can go frighteningly wrong.

A Novel

What My Best Friend Did

Mia thinks of herself as a grown up. Her twenty-two-year-old sister, Clare, is once again in the death throes of an affair that was always doomed to failure. Mia now understands that relationships need work; that in an adult partnership, passion and spontaneity give way to something different but more lasting. With Pete she knows that her search for 'The One' can stop. Until, tripping over Pete's phone on the way to the loo one night, she reads a text message that sends her blood cold. Everything in it - its tone, the kisses at the end, Pete's evasions about the sender 'Liz' - is wrong, and suddenly the blinkers are off. It's time to get back in the game, and with everything to play for, Mia is about to discover a capacity for deceit she never knew she had. After all, when Happy Ever After is at stake, any weapon at your disposal is fair game - isn't it?

His Other Lover

‘Totally addictive, twisty and unputdownable with one of the most unforgettable villains in recent thrillers.’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said, She Said I need the two men sitting on the other side of the interview table to trust me. My family’s happiness is riding on my getting this job. I smile, knowing that first impressions are key. There’s no link between having a friendly face and being trustworthy, but humans are built to think there is. Even us doctors, who should know better. If only I could keep my past secret from these men, but they’ll have read about me in the papers – the court case, the threats, the lies that were told. But what’s important now are my son and daughter: a new house, new school, a new start away from the city. Away from my ex, my old job… and the scandal that nearly ruined me. What I don’t know yet is that if I convince them to hire me, I’ll be putting my children in terrible danger. I’m trying to make things right, but this is when it starts to go wrong. And when one of my precious children goes missing, I’ll realise that the nightmare is far from over. In spite of everything I’ve gone through, I will fail to recognise the evils a friendly face can hide. Sometimes it’s the people who want to be closest to you that you should be most afraid of. They’re the ones who know your secrets. Who want to make you pay. Utterly twisty and completely unputdownable. This insanely gripping page-turner from bestselling author Lucy Dawson is perfect for anyone who tore through Friend Request, Gone Girl or My Lovely Wife. What readers are saying about Lucy Dawson: ‘Omg this book was soooo good. I couldn't put it down… It was such a shocking twist at the end. All the revelations that came to light at the end were fantastic. This book had everything.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, what a book!… grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let you go until the very last page… An absolutely fabulous, nail-biting thriller!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘I flew through it. It's a hold your breath, race to the end, one-sitting read. Delicious twists!’ Jo Spain, bestselling author of The Confession ‘Oh MY, OHH MY! WOW, this was soo INTENSE!!… This riveting story will definitely have you reading until the small hours.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I read it in 24 hours, could not put it down. I could not have foreseen the ending in a million years.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow! I loved it! Just brilliant. I was totally wrong-footed and I did not see that twist coming at all… Absolute belter!’ SJI Holliday, 5 stars ‘WOW, what a fantastic book!!!… This is hands down the best suspenseful psychological thriller I have ever read… You seriously need to read this book. You will love it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A totally gripping psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

The Secret Within

Impossible to put down psychological suspense, perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Tammy Cohen and Claire Douglas. You went to bed at home, just like every other night. You woke up in the back of a taxi, 300 miles away. You have no memory of the last ten hours. You have a suicide note in your coat pocket, in your own writing. You know you weren't planning to kill yourself. Your family and friends think you are lying. Someone knows exactly what happened to you. But they're not telling...

Everything You Told Me

Every family has secrets. Would you kill to keep yours? It's midnight in the hospital when Jude's phone rings, interrupting her precious fifteen-minute break. When she sees it's her seventy-year-old mother, Margaret, she braces herself for the usual complaints. But her blood runs cold at four words that will change everything... 'Something terrible has happened.' Margaret has been accused of an unspeakable crime committed twenty years ago. She insists she's not guilty, and begs Jude to help her prove it. But as Jude is drawn into the dark secrets of her family's past, she starts to question whether her mother is really as innocent as she claims to be. Soon, Jude realises what happened twenty years ago is more entangled with her own life than she could ever have imagined. And as she stands face-to-face with her mother's accuser, she knows the cost of protecting her family will be someone else's life... From bestselling author Lucy Dawson comes an insanely compelling page-turner perfect for anyone who tore through The Family Upstairs and Gone Girl. Readers love Lucy Dawson: 'I am now sitting here gasping for breath... completely addictive and unputdownable... one of the psychological thrillers of the year... definitely a must read' Rachel's Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG, what a fantastic read! This book totally gripped me from the first page and left me an emotional wreck.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Omg this book was soooo good. I couldn't put it down... Definitely a five star read... such a shocking twist... fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow... what a book!... grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't let you go until the very last page... more twists and turns than a rollercoaster... An absolutely fabulous, nail-biting thriller!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally blew my mind!... left me breathless... tore out my heartstrings and stomped on them! It's one I will be thinking about for a long time. A must-read!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An Utterly Addictive and Unputdownable Psychological Thriller

The Night She Lied

A Fast Paced, Gripping Psychological Thriller

Dogs Rough and Smooth

Foreword by Susan Orlean A charming facsimile edition of celebrated British illustrator Lucy Dawson’s 1937 classic collection of highly detailed and loveable drawings of dogs, complete with a cloth spine and ribbon marker—the companion volume to the acclaimed Dogs As I See Them. Lucy Dawson, also known as "Mac," was a preeminent British illustrator in the 1930s and 1940s revered for her paintings and etchings of dogs, from sporting and non-sporting breeds to hounds and herders. Though she worked in numerous mediums—pencil, pen, ink, and oil—her pastels set her work apart. Noted for her commercial dog postcards and her delightful "Tailwagger" series, she also created a "Puppies" series of 40 cigarette cards during World War II—produced in a limited quantity due to wartime restrictions on paper—which have become a rare collector’s item today. One of her most famous works is her portrait of "Dookie," the British Royal Family’s favorite Corgie, which was later reproduced as a Royal Family Christmas card. Dawson also published several books, including the beloved Dogs As I See Them, and its follow-up, Dogs Rough and Smooth. Now, Dogs Rough and Smooth is available in a lovely facsimile edition for a new generation discovering her superb craftsmanship. Printed on an uncoated stock that simulates the look and feel of a sketchbook, this delightful volume is filled with her beautiful, endearing drawings of a range of breeds. The illustrations are accompanied by notes in Dawson’s own handwriting as well as a short anecdotal text that provides amusing insight into the personalities of her canine models and the experience of drawing each. A stunning reproduction of this classic work filled with full-color and black-and-white complete drawings and sketches, Dogs Rough and Smooth features a foreword by acclaimed writer Susan Orlean, and is packaged in a three-piece case with a beautiful cloth spine and long ribbon bookmark. Dogs Rough and Smooth is sure to be a collector's item treasured by dog lovers of all ages and art connoisseurs for years to come.

Foreword by Susan Orlean

A smart, chilling look at women’s lives in the tradition of Single White Female, What My Best Friend Did by Lucy Dawson is an intricate story, taut and thrilling, that will keep readers guessing. The author of The Other Lover, Dawson explores what happens when female friendship takes a turn for the worse, in this masterwork of edgy suspense in the popular vein of Sophie Hannah, Elizabeth Brundage, and Pam Lewis.

In the dead of night, Kate receives a phone call. Police have recovered her sister Anya's clothes and personal belongings at the poolside of a remote hideaway in Mexico - a place she had no idea Anya would be. Anya was last seen getting into a vehicle with a local diving instructor but now he's missing too. Their relationship has been complicated ever since a devastating tragedy blew their family apart, but Kate cannot believe Anya would willingly travel somewhere so isolated with a man she barely knows . . . would she? In a race against time, Kate must fight to find her little sister before it's too late. Haunting, emotional and laced with psychological suspense, Little Sister will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.

Little Sister

It was supposed to be my family's promising new start, but now it's a nightmare I can't wake up from... I need the two men sitting opposite to trust me. My family's happiness is riding on my getting this job. I smile - there's no link between having a friendly face and being trustworthy, but humans are programmed to think there is. Even us doctors, who should know better. They'll know about my past from the newspapers - the court case, the threats, the lies that were told - but what's important now are my children. This has to be the new start we so desperately need. An escape from my old job, my ex... and the scandal that nearly ruined me. What I don't know yet is that if I convince them to trust me, I'll be putting my family in terrible danger. I'm trying to make things right, but this is when it starts to go very, very wrong... Utterly twisty and completely unputdownable. This insanely gripping page-turner is perfect for anyone who tore through Friend Request, Gone Girl or My Lovely Wife. What readers are saying about The Secret Within 'Totally addictive, twisty and unputdownable.' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said, She Said 'Wow just wow! This book will stay with me for quite a while. Excellently written, fast paced and full of edge-of-the-seat drama. You know there are twists but you absolutely don't see them coming and the ending will just blow you away.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'The Secret Within is a tense rollercoaster of a read... An addictive, chilling, twisty thriller of a read that keeps you guessing until the end!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book was fabulous. I was glued to the story, unable to stop turning page after page, from the very beginning. This is a book a thriller fan will be happy to get lost into. I look forward to reading more from this author. Spectacular story!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

The Secret Within: A Totally Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Jaw-dropping Twist

„Gyomorszorítóan briliáns és függőséget okoz.” – Roz Watkins, írónő „Igazán lenyűgöző. Csavaros és nagyszerű, garantálja, hogy az olvasó azt fogja kérdezni, ki mond igazat. Kiolvastam egy ültő helyemben.” – Lisa Hall, írónő „Wow, wow, wow! Magával ragad az elejétől, és nem ereszt egészen az utolsó oldalig. Egészen kitűnő, körömrágós thriller.” – Stardust Book Reviews Ha mindened megvan, mindent el is veszíthetsz... Alexandra Inglis köztiszteletnek örvendő háziorvos, akinek a pozíciójában nagyon fontos a diszkréció. A páciensei megbíznak benne, az életüket is rábízzák. De ő is csak egy ember, és időnként elhomályosul a határvonal a kötelezettsége és a saját vágyai között. Amikor az ifjú Jonathan Daynél lépi át ezt a határt, már tudja, hogy túl messzire ment. Jonathan mindent megtesz azért, hogy bizonyítsa a saját igazát, veszélybe sodorva ezzel nemcsak a nő karrierjét, de a házasságát, és az egész családját is. Ahogy minden kezd kicsúszni Alex kezéből, és az irányítás elvesztése egyre veszélyesebb következményekkel fenyeget, a nő ráébred, hogy bármire képes, hogy megőrizze a tökéletesnek látszó életét... Lucy Dawson bestsellerszerző pszichológiai tanulmányait is felhasználva alkot hiteles és elképesztő történeteket. A nagy sikerű Temetetlen múlt című regénye után a Kegyes hazugságokban újabb hátborzongató és vérfagyasztó jelenetek várják a thrillerek kedvelőit.

Kegyes hazugságok

To Mia, the devastating proof is right there on her boyfriend's cell phone. In the dead of night she discovers Pete—her lover, her soul mate, her future—is having an affair. Instead of waking him with accusations, Mia begins to look for answers. What woman wouldn't want to know everything, after all? But her desperate search only begins a frightening series of lies and deceptions. Everything important to Mia may be on the line, but she's also about to cross it. Desperation, obsession, and heartache can only lead to catastrophe, and if the cold, hard truth is not what Mia imagines, pursuing it could be the worst mistake she has ever made. Just how far is too far?

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