Past Lying

SKU: 9781408729090
Past Lying

Past Lying

SKU: 9781408729090
Author: Val McDermid
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🩸 Crime Tone: Dark, intelligent, suspenseful, psychologically layered
🕵️ Genre: Crime thriller, detective fiction, police procedural
⚡ Pace: Investigation-driven, gripping, tension-filled
🏙️ Vibes: Cold cases, hidden identities, university secrets, buried crimes
👑 Themes: Justice, deception, obsession, truth, the lasting impact of the past
🧠 Mind Game: Layered investigations, forensic detail, psychological tension
🔥 Hook: A cold case connected to missing students and hidden academic secrets resurfaces, forcing investigators to untangle decades-old lies before more lives are destroyed
👀 Perfect For: Fans of intelligent police procedurals and dark psychological crime fiction
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Series: Karen Pirie
#7 in Series
Genre: Detective
Format:  Paperback
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Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI Karen Pirie. So she shouldn't be surprised when an author's manuscript appears to be a blueprint for an actual crime.

Karen can't ignore the plot's chilling similarities to the unsolved case of an Edinburgh University student who vanished from her own doorstep. The manuscript seems to be the key to unlocking what happened to Lara Hardie, but there's a problem: the author died before he finished it.

As Karen digs deeper, she uncovers a spiralling game of betrayal and revenge, where lies are indistinguishable from the truth and with more than one unexpected twist . . .

The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is at the top of her game in her most gripping and fiendishly clever case yet.

Age Range: 18+
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Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Pages: 512
Language: English

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About the Author:

Val McDermid is one of the most celebrated crime writers of our time, renowned for her intricately plotted mysteries and psychological thrillers. Often referred to as the "Queen of Crime," McDermid has a talent for crafting compelling stories that keep readers guessing until the very last page. Her groundbreaking Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series is a masterclass in blending chilling suspense with complex character development, while standalone novels like The Distant Echo showcase her versatility and narrative power. Drawing inspiration from her Scottish roots and journalistic background, McDermid's writing is sharp, thought-provoking, and unputdownable. Perfect for fans of intelligent, gritty crime fiction, her books are guaranteed to captivate and thrill. Add one of her novels to your collection and discover why readers worldwide can't get enough of Val McDermid!