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  • The Perfect Lie

  • By: Jo Spain
  • Narrated by: Sophie Jo Wasson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,215 ratings)

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The Perfect Lie

By: Jo Spain
Narrated by: Sophie Jo Wasson
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Publisher's Summary

He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.

Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.

Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.

But it was all built on the perfect lie.

Discover DI Tom Reynolds in the first instalment of Jo Spain's acclaimed detective series, With Our Blessing.

For even more Jo Spain, check out her most exciting and gripping thriller yet, Six Wicked Reasons.

©2021 Joanne Spain (P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited

Critic Reviews

"A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing." (Cara Hunter)

"Intense, clever writing and packed with twists and turns." (Dervla McTiernan)

"Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain." (Adrian McKinty)

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Suspense, twist

Really enjoyed this book lots of twist and turns in it starts off and ends the same way with suspense throughout.

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Great story!

I really enjoyed this story and the narration was amazing. So easy to listen to.

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Great story line

Fantastic from beg to end. You think you know how it’s going to turn out and then, a new twist! The narrator has a brilliant control of Irish twang in her voice making everything so close to home. Loved it!

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Entertaining

Initially couldn't connect the thread of why she was on trial for murder when story opens with her husband taking his own life. Very easy listening well narated, twist in the conclusion not expected. Definitely worth a go

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Magnificent story

What a great story
Keeps you guessing throughout the book with a magnificent narration. Highly recommending it to everyone

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Suspenseful with every chapter. Unexpected ending

Loved this, there was mystery, suspense, beautifully read & presented.
I will read/listen to more from Jo Spain

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Kept me hooked

Fantastic Narrator and great story, thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. couldn't wait till I got to listen next.

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Loved it

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’ve loved the Inspector Tom Reynolds books set in Ireland and wasn’t sure if I could cope without him! But I didn’t miss him at all (sorry Tom) absolutely recommend it

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Enjoyed.

Enjoyed this book. Narrator did a great job.
Something good to listen to while unwell and not enough energy to read.

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Well written, well read.

This book has a good story line, strong characters and is easy to listen to. I’ll be looking for more books from this author.

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