Lying in Wait
Lying in Wait
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Dublin, Ireland • 1980s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent is a psychological thriller focusing on a family dealing with the aftermath of a crime. Dubh Linn, a seemingly perfect home, becomes the center of unraveling dark secrets, revealing complex relationships and the lengths people go to in preserving their facade. The novel unfolds through multiple perspectives.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Liz Nugent's Lying in Wait is widely praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters, ensuring readers are hooked from the first page. Critics commend its dark, psychological twists and well-crafted suspense. However, some note the pacing can be uneven, and a few found the ending predictable. Overall, it's a riveting, well-written psychological thriller.
Who Should Read Lying in Wait?
Readers who enjoy dark, psychological thrillers filled with family secrets, intricate plot twists, and morally complex characters will be captivated by Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find this suspenseful narrative equally compelling.
38,981 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Dublin, Ireland • 1980s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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