Eleven Liars by Robert Gold
Synopsis
Journalist Ben Harper is on his way home when he sees the flames in the churchyard. The derelict community centre is on fire. And a boy is trapped inside.With Ben's help the boy escapes, only to flee the scene before he can identified.
Now the small town of Haddley is abuzz with rumours. Was this an accident, or arson? Then a skeleton is found in the burnt-out foundations.
And when the identity of the victim is revealed, Ben is confronted with a crime that is terrifyingly close to home. As he uncovers a web of deceit and destruction that goes back decades, Ben quickly learns that in this small town, everybody is guilty of something.
Reviews
A plot full of shocking twists where every character leads you in a different direction. I loved it! -- KARIN SLAUGHTER
Intricately plotted and utterly absorbing! -- CAMERON WARD
A complex web of years-old secrets and tangled lies. Everyone in town seems to be hiding a piece of the puzzle in this meticulously plotted page-turner. -- CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD
About the Author
Originally from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, Robert Gold began his career as an intern at the American broadcaster CNN, based in Washington DC. He returned to Yorkshire to work for the retailer ASDA, becoming the chain's nationwide book buyer. He now works in sales for a UK publishing company.
Robert now lives in Putney and his new hometown served as the inspiration for the fictional town of Haddley in his thrillers, Twelve Secrets, an Irish Times bestseller, and Eleven Liars, publishing in 2023.