Lying in Wait

A Novel

By: Liz Nugent

Narrated by: Caoilfhionn Dunne, David McFetridge, Lesley McGuire

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond and Unraveling Oliver—a brilliantly plotted, utterly immersive novel lauded by A.J. Finn—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window—as “extraordinary…crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter’s night.”

My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.

On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons's life seems idyllic. Her husband, Andrew, is a prosperous, respected judge; they live in the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house where she was raised. And she is utterly, obsessively devoted to her son, Laurence—her adored only child, her pride and joy.

But Andrew's murder of Annie Doyle, accidental or not, sets into motion a dark downward spiral. It doesn’t take long for Laurence to suspect that something is very, very wrong in the Fitzsimons household—and he is determined to discover the truth.

For fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn, Lying in Wait is “a devastating psychological thriller...an exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating reading experience” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Simply amazing...

Wow. So so well written and interesting. Really broke the dry spell for me. This book will go in my top 20 for 2018 so far.

Great story but a rushed ending.

The story and performances are excellent - and I largely enjoyed the book, but I couldn’t help feeling rushed through the ending, with the fate of each (otherwise wonderfully-developed) character being tied up like a bow in minutes flat. Perhaps it’s just that - like a good party - you don’t want it to end too soon.

Intense! Riveting!

OMGosh! I knew she was a psycho bitch but my goodness! Wow! This book was intense. I loved it but still felt bad that justice wasn’t served. I felt bad for most of the characters. I especially felt sorry for Karen. I do wish things would’ve turned out better for her. And poor Laurence. Great job, Liz Nugent.

The ending OMG!!!!

this is the most infuriating ending in a book ever!!!! but in a good way. wow what a story

Couldn’t put it down

It has been so long since I had a book that I couldn’t put down. It is everything you want in a good mystery.