THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER
'A tense, unsettling thriller' T. M. LOGAN, author of THE HOLIDAY

'Gripping . . . a bright new voice in psychological thrillers' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID

'Packed with tension and twists' CANDIS

'I didn't put it down until I had turned the final page' LIZ NUGENT, author of OUR LITTLE CRUELTIES

'Gripping, propulsive' IRISH TIMES

'Eerie and unsettling' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of THE NOTHING MAN

'A breathless, gut-wrenching thriller' WOMAN'S OWN

'Pacy, clever and tense' JO SPAIN, author of THE PERFECT LIE

'Packs an emotional punch' IRISH INDEPENDENT

'A high-speed, heart-stopping ride' EDEL COFFEY, author of BREAKING POINT

'Beautifully written, perfectly paced' THE TABLET
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What if your child's imaginary friend was real?
All children have imaginary friends. It's perfectly normal.

But when Georgina's young son Cody tells her about his 'New Granny', a mysterious friend from the park, the words send shivers down her spine. Georgina's beloved mother died only months ago.

Her husband Bren is certain the woman is an invention, Cody's way of grieving for his grandmother, but there's something in the way Cody talks about his new friend that feels so real.

Is someone out there, watching Georgina's family from the shadows?

Is Cody's imaginary friend not so imaginary after all?
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An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an emotional punch that will take your breath away. The perfect suspense novel for fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Jane Corry.

What readers are saying . . .
***** 'Wow . . . unputdownable'
***** 'This was amazing! Chilling and tense'
***** 'Thrilling, engrossing page-turner'
***** 'Gave me chills'
***** 'Such a GOOD read . . . gripping, tense and unpredictable'
***** 'I was gripped from first page to last'
***** 'I couldn't put it down'

"A well-drawn psychological thriller packed with tension and twists to keep the reader entranced until the very last page" - Candis

"A breathless, gut-wrenching thriller" - Woman's Own

"Pacy . . . I liked how this book used serious themes to show we all have our own stories . . . The characters are relatable and the mystery builds well" - Yours

"I have seldom read a first novel which impressed me more: beautifully written, perfectly paced" - The Tablet

"A stylish, spare, well-structured piece of work . . . Ryan skilfully ramps up the suspense until the atmosphere is tight as a drum . . . A gripping, propulsive debut" - Irish Times

"A gripping thriller that packs an emotional punch . . . Hidden Lies is a muscular and compelling read that looks set to see Ryan join the ranks of the thriller-writing heavyweights" - Irish Independent

"Ryan does a good job keeping the reader off balance, wondering whether Georgina is indeed going mad. The tension builds as long-held secrets are revealed... Fans of psychological suspense will be satisfied" - Publishers Weekly

"Georgina is a fierce, loyal narrator, and the reader won't be able to resist rooting for her success" - Booklist