Everybody Lies: A heartbreaking and gripping page-turner with a twist

Emily Cavanagh

Oct 2020 · Bookouture

4.8

4 reviews

Ebook

350

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It sometimes feels impossible to keep anything hidden in a place like Great Rock. But now they have found that poor girl down on the beach, I realize just how many secrets we’ve been keeping all along.

Evvy has lived on the island of Great Rock all her life. Every year, after the holidaymakers have departed, storms begin to roll in off the Atlantic and the island returns to the small group of locals who, like her, have decided to make it their home.

But when a body is found on the snow-covered beach it sends shockwaves through this tight-knit community and rattles Evvy to her core.

The dead woman had worked on the island the previous summer and it seems strange she would have been visiting so out of season. What drew her back and who was she meeting? When Evvy learns that her partner, Ian, was the last person to see her alive, the shadow of the murder falls far too close to home.

No stranger to being talked about on the island, where no one’s private life is their own, Evvy must protect her daughter, Daisy, from yet more island gossip. Her family’s happiness has felt fragile at the best of times and now with Ian under suspicion, she senses they are close to freefall once again.

As the icy weather closes in, Evvy will discover that no matter how hard you try to hide it, the truth will always find a way out.

A tense and atmospheric emotional drama that will keep you guessing. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Diane Chamberlain and Sally Hepworth.

Praise for Emily Cavanagh:

“Heartbreaking and I often had tears in my eyes while reading this novel… I highly recommend this amazing book.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This was one of the few books that I couldn't put down yet didn't want to get to the end. The characters were raw and real.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This was an outstanding book. Beautifully written. If I could give it more stars I would!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Sparkling prose, raw emotion, and a keen sensitivity to subject combine to make this a read that’s definitely worth savoring.” Barbara Davis, bestselling author of When Never Comes

“Poignant and heartfelt… a complex accounting of secrets hidden inside a family. Cavanagh weaves an unforgettable tale… Highly recommended.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“As if she were an artist painting a portrait, Cavanagh uses words to paint a tale that you will be unable to turn away from… You will fall in love with Cavanagh’s characters and ache for them.” David Johnson, bestselling author of The Tucker Series

“Gripping and full of emotion. The characters really come alive in the pages of this book. Everyone should read this.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Grabbed me on page one and didn’t let go even after I turned the last page. I loved it! It is an extremely well-written novel about sisterhood, family, and how the secrets we keep hold us together while tearing us apart.” Elizabeth LaBan, bestselling author of Not Perfect

Ratings and reviews

4.8

4 reviews

Marnie Harrison

October 16, 2020

I absolutely loved this book. It really got under my skin and is one that will always stay with me. It is captivating, compelling, powerful and so heartbreaking. It was one that I could not tear myself away from, which resulted in my reading it in one sitting and is one that gave me a massive book hangover when I was done! Emily has crafted a tale that grabbed my attention right from the outset. I was lost in its pages as I found myself also a member of the tight-knit community on the Island of Great Rock, watching from the sidelines as the drama all unfolded. I thought the book was very well structured as the story is told from the points of view from three of the characters and everything flowed as it should in the lead up to its emotional outcome that I did not see coming. The characters have been perfectly created and apart from one, I found myself able to resonate with each in some way. They have been written so well and each brings to the table their own set of secrets that have been well hidden, but now threaten to rise to the surface. The setting of Great Rock is also like a character in itself and with its wintery and stormy weather sets the atmospheric tone brilliantly. This is the first book that I have read from Emily Cavanagh and I need more! I immediately connected with her writing and I think that she is such a gifted storyteller. She has really put her heart and soul into this book, which shows all the way through from start to end and I didn’t realise how much the story and its outcome effected me, until the end as I felt the tears streaming down my face. Everybody Lies is a stunning piece of work that is perfect in every way. It has been beautifully written and it is definitely up there with one of the best books that I have read this year. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. It was my absolute pleasure to read and review Everybody Lies which I can not recommend highly enough.

carla

October 15, 2020

I totally enjoyed the perspectives of Evvy, Caroline and Daisy. The story was told through two friends and Evvy’s grown up daughter, Daisy. The book starts with a fantastic hook. A young woman is walking along a beach at night and I felt my skin prickle when she discovered that she wasn’t alone. It had me screaming in my head, ‘run, turn back...’ This is a story packed with family drama and it keeps on coming right up until the end. I couldn’t have easily predicted the shocking ending. I really thought I had it sussed but there were so many secrets, and my views on who was suspect bounced here, there, and everywhere. The ‘Great Rock’ island setting in the bleak winter months was a fantastic backdrop for the murder. The island had a claustrophobic feel to it and the characters built on that theme through their circumstances, their different experiences and levels of loneliness, and the oncoming storm. I think anyone who enjoys a well written mystery with bags of exciting drama, relatable characters and a fantastic setting will love ‘Everybody Lies.’ I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fab read!

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