TWO LITTLE LIARS by Michelle Harrison Evocative of Margaret Atwood’s CAT’S EYE (1988) and Donna Tartt’s THE SECRET HISTORY (1992), TWO LITTLE LIARS engages with the secrets and hidden passions that can darken childhood and adolescence. Michelle Harrison manages the multiple timelines with consummate skill, as the murder of a teenage boy in 1990 casts a long and dangerous shadow over Erin and Bee, two 10-year-old girls demonised because of their part in the murder. The past refuses to remain in the past, as secrets are exposed and lies uncovered. A cracking thriller, darkly intelligent and utterly compelling. I’ll be chatting to Michelle - alongside Sarah Hilary and Alexandra Benedict - at this year’s Newark Book Festival on Friday 10th July at 10.30am. Don’t miss this chance to hear from three of the best writers of crime fiction we have: newarkbookfestival.org.uk/ev… @MHarrison13 @ak_benedict @sarah_hilary @bedsqpublishers @NewarkBookFest

THE DROWNING PLACE by Sarah Hilary Re-reading in preparation for chatting to Sarah at this year’s Newark Book Festival I have long admired Sarah’s work, exquisitely written, intelligent novels that test boundaries and that are steeped in an irresistible darkness. Published earlier this year, I believe that THE DROWNING PLACE is the best of Sarah’s work, a mature novelist writing at the top of her game. Sarah and I will be joined by Alexandra Benedict and Michelle Harrison on Friday 10th July at 10.30am. Do join us as together we go to the dark places… newarkbookfestival.org.uk/ev… @sarah_hilary @ak_benedict @MHarrison13 @NewarkBookFest @harvillbooks