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The Perfect Lie

By: Jo Spain
Narrated by: Sophie Jo Wasson
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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
Detective Domestic Thrillers Psychological Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Mystery Marriage Exciting Suspense

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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Totally brilliant

The twists and turns in this stunning new novel from Jo kept me gripped every step of the way. Totally brilliant!

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Wow! Did not disappoint


Wow, just wow. Jo Spain is one of my favourite authors and I most definitely enjoyed this book. All I can say is that the cover is misleading. I kept thinking about the story and guessed what was to be guessed and pretty chuffed about it. I so wanted the narrator to be Aiofie Macmahon. Jo Spain if you are reading this review (who am I kidding) please please choose her for your next book. Love it.

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Highly reccomend

A brilliant story with a lovely narrator. I got lost in this book and I loves the twists and turns.

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Best yet

loved it, start to finish. Can't wait to get into another of this author

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Great book

Really enjoyed this book, kept me guessing until the end. Good storyline and nicely read.

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A good read

I took a little while to get into it, but am glad I stuck with it. Interesting plot though somewhat rushed at the end.

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a thrilling story

So well written and read. Kept my on the edge. Love the accent of the Irish. Will look for other Jo Spain novels.

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Absolutely loved it

This was a thoroughly enjoyable story and narrated so beautifully. I would absolutely recommend listening.

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A good story, albeit a bit frustrating

A good story although I felt frustrated that the key character made some hard-to-tolerate naive decisions which made me roll my eyes a few times. Enjoyable and was easy listening.

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great read. thrilling till the end

A real page turner. great characters. beautifully read. will be reading other by Jo Spain if narrated by Sophie Jo Wasson


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