Lying in Wait: A Novel
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond and Unraveling Oliver—a brilliantly plotted, utterly immersive novel lauded by A.J. Finn—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window—as “extraordinary…crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter’s night.”
My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.
On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons's life seems idyllic. Her husband, Andrew, is a prosperous, respected judge; they live in the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house where she was raised. And she is utterly, obsessively devoted to her son, Laurence—her adored only child, her pride and joy.
But Andrew's murder of Annie Doyle, accidental or not, sets into motion a dark downward spiral. It doesn’t take long for Laurence to suspect that something is very, very wrong in the Fitzsimons household—and he is determined to discover the truth.
For fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn, Lying in Wait is “a devastating psychological thriller...an exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating reading experience” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.
On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons's life seems idyllic. Her husband, Andrew, is a prosperous, respected judge; they live in the spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house where she was raised. And she is utterly, obsessively devoted to her son, Laurence—her adored only child, her pride and joy.
But Andrew's murder of Annie Doyle, accidental or not, sets into motion a dark downward spiral. It doesn’t take long for Laurence to suspect that something is very, very wrong in the Fitzsimons household—and he is determined to discover the truth.
For fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn, Lying in Wait is “a devastating psychological thriller...an exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating reading experience” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
BUY THE BOOK
Community Reviews
Omg, so good! Probably closer to 5 ⭐️. This was a creepy thriller that was impossible to quit reading. Told from alternating POV’s (which I love), this is a story about the murder of Annie Doyle. Lydia seems to have an idyllic life, lives in her childhood home with her husband, Andrew, a respected judge & son, Laurence whom she adores.
But one night things go terribly wrong & Andrew kills Annie. Why? Was it an accident? Murder? Lydia was there too that night. What role does she play? This sets into motion a chain of events into a dark, downward spiral. They definitely weren’t thinking clearly & they stuff her body in their car & bury it in their backyard garden hoping to put it all behind them. Annie was a junkie & a prostitute so no one will miss her anyway. Except her sister. Karen is desperate to find the truth about her sister & when her path crosses with Laurence, things begin to unravel fast.
But one night things go terribly wrong & Andrew kills Annie. Why? Was it an accident? Murder? Lydia was there too that night. What role does she play? This sets into motion a chain of events into a dark, downward spiral. They definitely weren’t thinking clearly & they stuff her body in their car & bury it in their backyard garden hoping to put it all behind them. Annie was a junkie & a prostitute so no one will miss her anyway. Except her sister. Karen is desperate to find the truth about her sister & when her path crosses with Laurence, things begin to unravel fast.
...speechless.
I was not expecting the ending.
Lydia is Laurence’s mother and she is cruel. She will do anything to her baby boy at home close to her, even sell him out for a crime she committed six years ago.
But she was ready to roll her own husband under the bus as well.. so why not her own son as well?
As long as Lydia doesn’t have to go to jail.
Even though she rightfully needs to be there.
She is one crazy woman.
I was not expecting the ending.
Lydia is Laurence’s mother and she is cruel. She will do anything to her baby boy at home close to her, even sell him out for a crime she committed six years ago.
But she was ready to roll her own husband under the bus as well.. so why not her own son as well?
As long as Lydia doesn’t have to go to jail.
Even though she rightfully needs to be there.
She is one crazy woman.
See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.