Who’s Lying Now?

A different kind of investigation – no less engrossing! Jeannie Symonds is an award-winning publisher with a happy marriage to her surgeon husband and two beautiful homes. Choosing to work from their country house during lockdown, Jeannie works as hard as ever but rarely has contact with the outside world; then she goes missing – not unusual, but this time she doesn’t turn up again. As an adult woman with her faculties intact and no sign of foul play, it’s not really one for the police but they take an interest in it, setting civilian Cara to investigate and see what she can find out. On beginning to read my first thought – along with, I imagine, every other reader of mysteries and thrillers – was I wanted Cara’s job! This is a story told from several viewpoints – always a favourite format of mine – and it wasn’t long before I was engrossed, not only in the investigation, but in the lives of all concerned. As with all Susan Lewis novels, there is a lot to take in, many characters to suspect and plenty of chances to get it wrong! A riveting read, with lots to focus on and a very satisfactory ending. Completely enjoyable, and one which commands no less than a full house of stars. Recommended.

another excellent book