Lie Beside Me

A Novel

By: Gytha Lodge

Narrated by: Louise Brealey, John Hopkins

He’s lying next to you. He’s not breathing. . . . And the killer might have been you.

Detective Chief Inspector Jonah Sheens is on the trail in this explosive crime novel from the acclaimed author of She Lies in Wait and Watching from the Dark.

“Secrets and self-sabotage abound in this gripping psychological thriller.”—The Guardian

Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory is fuzzy—but she suspects she’s done something bad.

She rolls over toward her husband, Niall. The man who, until recently, made her feel loved.

But it’s not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she’s never seen this man before.

And he’s not breathing. . . .

As Louise desperately struggles to piece her memories back together, it’s clear to Jonah Sheens and his team that she is their prime suspect—though they soon find she’s not the only one with something to hide.

Did she do it? And, if not, can they catch the real killer before they strike again?

In this gripping novel, a young woman finds that trying to make sense of her life’s bad choices might prove the most dangerous reckoning there is.

Critic reviews

“An intensely satisfying mystery . . . Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this third novel confirms [Gytha] Lodge as a gifted writer.”—The Daily Mail

“Supremely readable . . . It gripped me from the first page and kept me turning the pages long into the night. Gytha Lodge is a consummate storyteller.”—Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She Said

“A killer premise, razor-sharp writing, and twists to die for—what more could you possibly want? Gytha Lodge is a brilliant storyteller, and Lie Beside Me is easily her best yet. I hope this series never ends.”—Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End

“In small, clever, fast-paced chapters, Lodge’s engaging narrative shares the different viewpoints of her characters, most of whom appear to have something to hide. . . . [Readers] will be totally satisfied with the major turnaround ending.”—Booklist

“This twist-riddled whodunit is certain to keep readers guessing.”—Publishers Weekly

Twists and Turns

It kept me intrigued that they'd finally solved it, but there were so much more! I could see it my head and keep thinking it was a movie I'd seen.

Must read series

Starts slow on character building just hang in there it is wonderfully written. Keeps you guessing several twists. Recommend entire series.

good copper drama

A murder mystery with twists, turns, and vengeful exes. I loved it. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.

Complexellent and intriguing, a real mind-bender

A unique and most interesting murder mystery in my vast library, a favored author of mine, Gytha Lodge is joined by narrators extraordinaire Louise Brealey and John Hopkins. This trio makes a witty threesome as they combine their skills with precision and insight to welcome the listener into the story. I was fascinated by characters, Drunk Louise and Sober Louise. Audicted from the start, I found it moves at a quick pace; no multitasking during this one as you may miss an important detail. This was an Audible 2 for 1 special, but it is well worth a treasured credit. “Lie Beside Me” is aptly titled as I found out. As I often say, “I do so enjoy my British thrillers.” I haven’t listened to an American book since December 2021 and for bloody good reasons! Recommended? Indeed! Don’t be daft, get this book!

Nice easy addictive listen

This was a nice surprise. Great engagement for an audiobook, excellent performance. Plenty of plot twists. I'll listen to this author again.