A Suitable Lie
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3.4 • 33 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
A marriage built on lies can be deadly. Andy Boyd thought he was lucky to find love again after tragedy struck. But his new wife, Anna, harbors dark secrets. When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he gets a clue that Anna isn't who she seems, but his desire for a happy ending blinds him.
As Andy uncovers Anna's past, he realizes he's made a dangerous mistake. How far will she go to keep her secrets buried? This gripping psychological thriller explores the dark side of domesticity, where love and lies intertwine with devastating consequences.
For fans of domestic noir and suspenseful stories about families, marriage, and the hidden truths that can shatter lives. Will Andy escape the web of deceit before it's too late?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
British author Malone (Blood Tears) paints a moving and plausible portrait of a deeply troubled marriage in this thriller set in Scotland in 1996. Andy Boyd, an affable bank manager in the small community of Ayr, has avoided socializing after his beloved wife, Patricia, died giving birth to their son. Then he allows his brother to persuade him to have a night out at a pub, where Andy meets and falls for Anna Reid, who turns out to be a new employee at his bank. After less than two months, Andy pops the question, and they marry, despite his mother's reservations about Anna. Her concerns are validated when, on the wedding night, Anna breaks his nose, the first of many violent acts she directs against her husband. Andy, who forces himself to restrain from retaliating, keeps hoping that Anna will somehow get her anger under control. A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil.
Customer Reviews
Wow
We never really think about it from that angle, disturbing realism, couldn't put it down.