The Lie

'An utterly gripping psychological thriller that you won't forget…Dark, creepy, and wonderfully written…a must-read' ***** 5 star reader review

I know your name’s not really Jane Hughes…

Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a job in an animal sanctuary and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She’s happier than she’s ever been but her life is a lie. Jane Hughes does not really exist.

Five years earlier Jane and her then best friends went on holiday but what should have been the trip of a lifetime rapidly descended into a nightmare that claimed the lives of two of the women.

Jane has tried to put the past behind her but someone knows the truth about what happened. Someone who won’t stop until they’ve destroyed Jane and everything she loves…

A jaw-dropping, breathtaking thriller, perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, Lisa Jewell, and Claire Mackintosh.

Praise for The Lie

'If you're looking for a heart-wrenching, gripping thriller this won't let you down' ***** 5 star reader review

'A brilliant book…I couldn't put it down, totally absorbing. Had me hooked from the start' ***** 5 star reader review

'Poignant and purposefully written…The cliffhangers in this book will keep you reading far too late into the night!' ***** 5 star reader review

'Kept me hooked the entire way through…There was twist after twist and it was brilliant' ***** 5 star reader review

'C. L. Taylor has a real talent with storytelling, creating an amazingly thrilling plot line thick with betrayal, deceit and danger. Twists and turns galore; I was glued until the very final page. A definite MUST READ!' ***** 5 star reader review

'All the books I've read by C.L. Taylor are 5 stars' ***** 5 star reader review

'I devoured this book' ***** 5 star reader review

'C.L. Taylor is an excellent thriller writer…You won't regret reading this book' ***** 5 star reader review

'Unpredictable, compelling, and an excellent read' ***** 5 star reader review

Reviews

Praise for C L Taylor:

‘An enjoyable rollercoaster of a suspense novel with multiple twists.’ Daily Mail

‘This dark and creepy book is a must read.’ The Sun

‘A thrilling crime debut’ Woman Magazine

"An ominous atmosphere, a tense tale of past and present colliding, and a narrator whom no-one believes: this book is a delight." Alex Marwood

‘Utterly compelling. I could not put this gripping, heart-stopping page-turner down’ Rowan Coleman

‘Twisty, dark and utterly compelling’ Lucy Diamond

‘I was gripped from start to finish. Everyone should read this book!’ Lucy Robinson

‘This fast, twisty psychological thriller has suspense on every page!’ Paula Daly

‘Gripping and terrifying’ Julie Cohen

‘One of the best books I've read in ages – the tension never lets up until the final pages. Page-turning suspense ratcheted up with every new scene. Sub-plots woven in effortlessly. Brilliant – my heart was racing as I drew nearer and nearer to the ending.‘ Mel Sherratt

About the author

C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over a million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2019 novel, Sleep, was a Richard and Judy pick. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.