The Lie

C. L. Taylor Press Reviews

Praise for The Lie: 'Packed with twists and turns, this brilliantly tense thriller will get your blood pumping.
Claire Frost, Fabulous Magazine

'Fast-paced, tense and atmospheric, a guaranteed bestseller'
Mark Edwards

'A gripping page-turner full of intrigue and suspense.'
Lucy Clarke

'Creepy, horrifying and twisty. C L Taylor is extremely good at writing stories in which you have no idea which characters you can trust, and the result is intriguing and scary and extremely gripping.'
Julie Cohen, 2014 Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick

'The Lie is absolutely brilliant - The Beach, only darker, more thrilling and more tense. It's the story of a twisted, distorted friendship. It's a compelling, addictive and wonderfully written tale. Can't recommend it enough.'
Louise Douglas

'A gripping and disturbing psychological thriller: every bit as good as The Accident.'
Clare Mackintosh

'C.L Taylor delivers another compelling read that'll keep you turning pages way too late into the night. Warning: may cause drowsiness the following day.'
Tamar Cohen

'Black Narcissus for the Facebook generation; a clever exploration of how petty jealousies and misunderstandings can unravel even the tightest of friendships. Claustrophobic, tense and thrilling, a thrill-ride of a novel that keeps you guessing.'
Elizabeth Haynes

'My heart was racing after I finished CL Taylor's brilliant new book The Lie. Dark, creepy and full of twists. I loved it.'
Rowan Coleman

'C L Taylor is fast becoming the queen of psychological suspense. Read this: you won't be disappointed.'
Victoria Fox

'A plot both brilliant and chilling; characters both appealing and dark and a terrifying climax to which you will race with your heart hammering in your chest. Masterful storytelling; a brilliant read. This dark, ingenious story will keep have you gripped from the first chapter. A brilliant reminder of the dark capacities of the human mind ... A fantastic and thrilling read.'
Lucy Robinson