Front cover of The Summer We Lied by Rebecca Hardy, hardback

The Summer We Lied : An atmospheric, twisty thriller from a blazing new talent - Rebecca Hardy

Rebecca Hardy

£16.99
  • Pages · 336 pages
  • Publication Date · 02/07/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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Shocking... gripping' WOMAN & HOME
'So many twists and turns it made my head spin' JENNIE GODFREY
'Rebecca Hardy is a blazing new talent' HOLLY SEDDONEighteen years ago teenager Alex sent a man to prison. She, and her two best friends from school, overheard the vicious murder of a mother and child, although only she took the stand in court. But despite her evidence, there were always rumours that the wrong man had been imprisoned. That although he was someone not to be trusted, he wasn't a killer. Alex has always known she did the right thing but when new DNA evidences comes to light and the conviction is overturned, the spotlight falls on her, the woman who sent him to jail. The woman whose mistake may have let the real killer evade justice for years. And for Jonathan, Alex and Rachel, once friends for life, now strangers to one another, there are going to be many more secrets coming to light. Because that summer, there were many different versions of the truth. READERS LOVE THE SUMMER WE LIED: 'This deserves to be one of the standout thrillers of the year''I was hooked' 'Full of subtle twists, and peopled with flawed but relatable characters, this is a fantastic read' 'Deliciously dark. I couldn't put it down' 'An outstanding read' 'If there's one book to read this summer, this is the one' 'I found myself holding my breath'

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