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The Good Liar

Spinning a page-turning story of literary suspense that begins in the present and unwinds back more than half a century, this unforgettable debut channels the haunting allure of ATONEMENT as its masterfully woven web of lies, secrets and betrayals unravels to a shocking conclusion

Veteran con artist Roy spots an obvious easy mark when he meets Betty, a wealthy widow, online. In no time at all, he’s moved into Betty’s lovely cottage and is preparing to accompany her on a romantic trip to Europe. Betty’s grandson disapproves of their blossoming relationship, but Roy is sure this scheme will be a success. He knows what he’s doing.

As this remarkable feat of storytelling weaves together Roy’s and Betty’s futures, it also unwinds their pasts. Dancing across almost a century, decades that encompass unthinkable cruelty, extraordinary resilience and remarkable kindness, THE GOOD LIAR is an epic narrative of sin, salvation and survival --- and for Roy and Betty, there is a reckoning to be made when the endgame of Roy’s crooked plot plays out.

Audiobook available, narrated by Matthew Brenher

The Good Liar
by Nicholas Searle