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The Dead Lie Down by Sophie Hannah

The Dead Lie Down

A Novel

by Sophie Hannah

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  • Jun 2010, 480 pages
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Paperback Original. Featuring the return of Sergeant Charlotte "Charlie" Zailer and DC Simon Waterhouse, The Dead Lie Down is another sophisticated, addictive read from the new mistress of the page-turner.

Ruth Bussey once did something wrong - horribly wrong - and was nearly destroyed by her punishment. Now, she has tentatively rebuilt her life and unexpectedly found love with a man named Aidan Seed. But Aidan also has a secret - he killed someone years ago, a woman named Mary Trelease. Ruth's horror turns to confusion when she realizes that she knows Mary Trelease, and Mary is very much alive.

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"Starred Review. A master of intricate plotting, Hannah seamlessly melds the police procedural with a gothic-inspired whodunit. " - Publishers Weekly

"This stunning psychological thriller from the author of the equally outstanding The Wrong Mother (2009) has the complexities of love at its core." - Booklist

"A complex, unnerving study of relationships, with none more stressful than that of Sgt. Zailer and DC Waterhouse. Her exemplary skills put Hannah (The Wrong Mother, 2009, etc.) right up there with Ruth Rendell." - Kirkus Reviews

"The plot is too uninteresting and the behavior of the characters too unnatural to engage readers. The author's fans are likely to be disappointed." - Library Journal

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MEC

Frustrating
I usually admire and adore Sophie Hannah’s complicated plots and characters. Therefore, I am sad to be quite disappointed in THE DEAD LIE DOWN. The plot and characters seem to have gotten out of the author’s control, thereby seeming forced. However, the two main detectives are intriguing and worth following.

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Sophie Hannah Author Biography

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Sophie Hannah is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous psychological thrillers, which have been published in 51 countries and adapted for television, as well as The Monogram Murders, the first Hercule Poirot novel authorized by the estate of Agatha Christie, and its sequels Closed Casket, The Mystery of Three Quarters, and The Killings at Kingfisher Hill. Sophie is also the author of a self-help book, How to Hold a Grudge, and hosts the podcast of the same name. She lives in Cambridge, UK.

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