Ruth Mancini

"An edge of your seat work of suspense, about a woman falsely accused of murder who knows far more than she's letting on.."--

A Novel

The Woman on the Ledge

Woman on the Ledge

Swimming Home

THE SUNDAY TIMESCRIME CLUB PICK THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER MOTHER... FRIEND... POISONER? A young mother is accused of attempting to poison her own child. Ellie is secretive and challenging - she's had a troubled life - but does that mean she's capable of murder? Criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman is tasked with proving Ellie's innocence. But Sarah's desperate pursuit of the truth will draw her - and her five-year-old son - into unimaginable danger... Unsettling and compulsive, In the Bloodis a chilling study of class, motherhood and power from a new star in crime fiction. 'I tore through it once I'd started. A fantastic thriller that grips you from the first page and doesn't let go until the explosive finish. Brilliant' JENNY BLACKHURST. 'If you loved Apple Tree Yard, you'll love In the Blood. Totally gripping and compelling' SARAH FLINT. 'This creeping, disquieting story had me guessing until the rollercoaster end' LESLEY THOMSON.

In the Blood

One Dark, Two Light

THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER MOTHER... FRIEND... POISONER? A young mother is accused of attempting to poison her own child. Ellie is secretive and challenging – she's had a troubled life – but does that mean she's capable of murder? Criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman is tasked with proving Ellie's innocence. But Sarah's desperate pursuit of the truth will draw her – and her five-year-old son – into unimaginable danger... Unsettling and compulsive, In the Blood is a chilling study of class, motherhood and power from a new star in crime fiction. 'A tense legal thriller set against the pressures of single motherhood, In the Blood is deeply authentic, tightly plotted and beautifully written. I can't wait for the next in the series' HARRIET TYCE. 'I tore through it once I'd started. A fantastic thriller that grips you from the first page and doesn't let go until the explosive finish. Brilliant' JENNY BLACKHURST. 'If you loved Apple Tree Yard, you'll love In the Blood. Totally gripping and compelling' SARAH FLINT. 'This creeping, disquieting story had me guessing until the rollercoaster end' LESLEY THOMSON.

A compulsive courtroom thriller about motherhood and power

'Tightly plotted, tense ... I was wholly drawn into the story' HARRIET TYCE. New Year's Eve, London. Outside the Hope & Glory pub, a man has been left to die. A victim of extraordinary violence, he will never walk or speak again. He remains in hospital, nameless, until criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman walks onto his ward. Sarah barely recognises the man she once worked with – he was honourable and kind – what was he involved in? Who wanted him dead? But in her race to uncover the truth, Sarah comes to realise there are two men in her life that she never really knew at all... From one of crime fiction's most compelling voices, One Dark, Two Light sees the personal and criminal collide, as Sarah reaches into the darkest corners to bring secrets into the light. 'Ruth's legal expertise shines through and Sarah Kellerman is a convincing and likeable heroine' CARA HUNTER. 'A deliciously gripping thriller with an ending I didn't see coming. I raced through it. More, please!' EMILY KOCH. 'Furiously clever plotting and characters that leap off the page. Family dynamics are explored with real humanity – a gripping read' RACHAEL BLOK.

His Perfect Lies was previously published as Swimming Home. 'The first time I laid eyes on Sky Donoghue, I knew there was trouble ahead.' Eaubonne, Paris. 2010. Lizzie Taylor's life hasn't exactly gone to plan. Eighteen years ago, she made the difficult decision to leave London for Paris to escape her best friend's fiancé, the man who'd attacked her and turned her world upside down. Secure in the belief that she and her daughter, Helena, are now safe from harm, Lizzie contemplates her future. But is the nightmare really over? When the captivating Sky Donoghue comes along, pulling Helena into dangerous waters, Lizzie's strength and judgement are put to the test. Just how far should she go to save her daughter? How far will she go to save herself? What readers are saying about His Perfect Lies: 'I really enjoyed the first book in this series but this one was even better! I was hooked and had to find out more ... There are twists until the end, and ultimately, the truth does win! Great read' Laura N Bren. 'A gripping story that does not follow the path that you imagine it to. Twists and turns and you hear yourself thinking "oh heck" "Oh no!" ... This is an excellent book' Misfits Farm. 'First time I have read this author, and it won't be the last. Gripped with an excellent storyline from the word go, like other reviewers, could not put the book down – excellent story, excellent writer, and I look forward to reading more of her books' Helen DJ. 'What a fantastic book. Really got me hooked, I could not put it down. Never read anything be this author before. Such a believable story line. Thought there was no hope for poor Lizzie, who was just being a mum. Fab ending, when all the odds where stacked against her' DMc.

His Perfect Lies

The Lies You Tell was previously published as Swimming Upstream. 'I once read that the end of a relationship is like being involved in a road traffic accident. Which is quite fitting really, given what happened.' Cambridge, 1992. For Lizzie Taylor, one moment changes her life forever. When she accidentally steps into the path of an oncoming car, her old friend Catherine and her charming fiancé Martin come to the rescue. But Lizzie soon wonders if Martin is really all that he seems? And what secret is Catherine hiding? As the two women reconnect, Lizzie finds the courage to make drastic changes and heads to London to pursue her career – not knowing that a terrible, unforgivable betrayal will soon rip apart the new life she's built. Set in the early 1990s in Cambridge and London, The Lies You Tell is a story of divided loyalties and the moral choices we face everyday. For fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Whitehouse. What readers are saying about The Lies You Tell: 'The story is both entertaining and enlightening in equal measure. There is a poignancy which tugs at the heart strings ... I hope to be able to read more from this talented author in future novels' Jo Barton, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer. 'A thought-provoking, intelligent read, that I wholeheartedly recommend' Bookworm. 'I enjoyed the way it was written and found it really easy to read – in fact I couldn't put it down and finished it within 24 hours! I felt like I quickly got to know and love the characters – especially Lizzie. This is Ruth's first novel and I'm definitely looking forward to the next!' Esther Willis. 'This is a beautifully written story and one that I would highly recommend. Ruth Mancini has a great talent and I will certainly be looking to read more by this talented author in the future' Torrenstp.

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