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Liz Nugent

    January 1, 1967

    Liz Nugent crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and intricate relationships. Her writing is characterized by a sharp psychological insight and an ability to build a tense, immersive atmosphere. Through her stories, she often explores the hidden motivations and complex inner lives of characters, leaving readers with a profound sense of unease and fascination. Her work is recognized for its skillful plotting and the unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

    Liz Nugent
    Divná Sally Diamond
    Our Little Cruelties
    Lying in wait
    Skin Deep
    Unravelling Oliver
    Strange Sally Diamond
    • 2023

      Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and worried police, but also a sinister voice from a past she has no memory of. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, recluse Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, finding independence, and learning that people don't always mean what they say. But when messages start arriving from a stranger who knows far more about her past than she knows herself, Sally's life will be thrown into chaos once again . . .

      Strange Sally Diamond
    • 2020

      Our Little Cruelties

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(132)Add rating

      Three brothers are at the funeral. One lies in the coffin. Will, Brian and Luke grow up competing for their mother's love, but she is unable and unwilling to love all of them. As adults, the competition continues. One brother always has what another one wants - status, money, success, a woman, the love of a child, his mother's attention. But maybe there's a chance to even things up. Perhaps with one brother gone there would be more to go around. Which will it be?

      Our Little Cruelties
    • 2018

      Skin Deep

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.0(5257)Add rating

      What takes a woman from an island childhood in Ireland to murder and ruin in Nice? - another dark twisted story from No 1 bestseller Liz Nugent. From the Publisher's Description

      Skin Deep
    • 2016

      "The last people who expect to be meeting with a drug-addicted prostitute are a respected judge and his reclusive wife. And they certainly don't plan to kill her and bury her in their exquisite suburban garden. Yet Andrew and Lydia Fitzsimons find themselves in this unfortunate situation. While Lydia does all she can to protect their innocent son Laurence and their social standing, her husband begins to fall apart. But Laurence is not as naive as Lydia thinks. And his obsession with the dead girl's family may be the undoing of his own"--Publishers description.

      Lying in wait
    • 2015

      Unravelling Oliver

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(201)Add rating

      WINNER - IBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year. This gripping novel is a complex study of a sociopath, reminiscent of the works of Barbara Vine and Patricia Highsmith. Oliver Ryan, a charismatic figure living a life of privilege with his devoted wife, Alice, commits an unthinkable act of violence, leaving her in a coma. As the aftermath unfolds, Oliver narrates his story alongside those who have intersected with his life over five decades. The narrative reveals themes of shame, envy, and manipulation, showcasing the lengths Oliver has gone to secure his entitled existence. However, he is unprepared for the consequences when his past resurfaces. Critics have praised the book for its compelling structure and engaging writing, calling it a page-turner that keeps readers hooked until the last page. The novel's stylish prose and vivid characters contribute to its unsettling yet captivating nature. Readers have found it impossible to put down, often finishing it in one sitting, highlighting its powerful opening line and the author's ability to create a satisfyingly unnerving atmosphere. Liz Nugent, an accomplished writer in Irish film and television, makes her impressive debut with this masterful psychological suspense tale.

      Unravelling Oliver