Lying in Wait, Liz Nugent
Lying in Wait, Liz Nugent
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Lying in Wait

Author: Liz Nugent

Narrator: Caoilfhionn Dunne, David McFetridge, Lesley McGuire

Unabridged: 8 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/12/2018


Synopsis

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).

About Liz Nugent

Liz Nugent has worked in Irish film, theater, and television for most of her adult life. She is an award-winning writer of radio and television drama and has written critically acclaimed short stories both for children and adults, as well as the bestselling novels Unraveling OliverLying in Wait, and Little Cruelties. She lives in Dublin and has won four Irish Book Awards, as well as the James Joyce Medal for Literature. Visit her at LizNugent.com or follow her on Twitter at @LizzieNugent.


Reviews

Goodreads review by j e w e l s on June 21, 2018

FIVE PERFECT STARS Go ahead, click on Want to Read. Because you do. You will. You must. I’m at a loss here. Positively verklempt. How do I tell you how perfect this book is without gushing? When other books fail to reach my expectations, I can rattle off the reasons I didn’t like it. With great ones,......more

Goodreads review by Christina on September 25, 2018

5, uhhhh what did I just read, that was wild stars!!! Full review featured on my blog Recipe and a Read!!! *Looks up synonyms to holy shit*Wowzers ya’ll, that was Grade-A Crazy Town from start to finish! I’ve read a few psychological thrillers that threw me for a loop and redefined the genre. Howeve......more

Goodreads review by Norma ~ The Sisters on March 17, 2025

Happy Canadian Publication Day to Liz Nugent! November 27, 2018 Wowza!!! 5 Absolutely Perfect Stars! Favourite 2018 Read! Oh my goodness, LYING IN WAIT by LIZ NUGENT was an absolutely fantastic and unputdownable read that had me totally consumed with curiosity right from the moment I read that killer o......more

Goodreads review by Debra on December 24, 2018

Oh! What a clever, clever Author you are Liz Nugent! So, the entire book, I am thinking "what gives? I mean, seriously what gives? I like the book, I think it is good, but what is with all the hoopla?" Then I got to the home stretch and the hoopla kicked it into high gear! This was a fabulous twisted......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie - PhDiva Books on February 15, 2020

Loved this book! If there were ever a book to capture dark, comedic noir, this would be the one for 2018. This book is incredibly twisted, and yet there was levity and humor despite the darkness of the book. I felt “WTF?!” in the best way when reading this! Liz Nugent really has a talent for writing.......more