When They Find Her

When They Find Her      
By Lia Middleton                                                                                             

WHEN THEY FIND HER is a haunting, emotional, and nerve-shredding debut about a desperate mother, a tragic accident and a terrible lie that spirals out of control. Penned by a barrister specialising in crime and prison law, this is a sharp, sophisticated and intense thriller combining a dark plot with white-knuckle pace and we couldnt put it down. Dead Good Books, Debut crime novels to watch out for 2021

Naomi always wanted to be a mother. But three years ago, her husband left, taking their child with him. Now, her daughter has come to stay, and Naomi knows it's her one chance to re-build her family. But the night ends in a terrible accident. And Naomi tells a lie she can never take back: Naomi reports her daughter missing. Within hours, her home is invaded. Journalists crowd the driveway. Police search the woods at the foot of the garden. Her ex-husband paces the hall. And Naomi can't l;look away. Because the only thing worse than the lie she's told is the truth: Naomi has no memory of what really happened that night.

 
Praises ----------------------------------------------------------------

'Gripping New Must Reads.' -Bella Magazine

'Full of suspense' -Yours Magazine

'Jumping between then and now, this psychological thriller centres around mental health, lies, secrets and betrayal. Despite being quite dark, its a really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it.' -Deborah Peters, Heat Magazine

'The barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful... Middleton has a lawyers keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mothers love. This is a promising debut from a new voice.' -The Daily Mail

'Utterly. gripping . . . I could not put it down.' -Fiona Scarlett, author of BOYS DONT CRY

'This is a stand-out psychological thriller with heart. Ashely Audrain,' -Sunday Times bestselling author of THE PUSH

'An absolute belter of a read  and emotional rollercoaster, I was totally hooked. And that final twist on the last page? BRILLIANT' -Lisa Hall, author of THE PERFECT COUPLE

'Had me hooked from the first page a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood. Lia Middleton is a strong new voice.' -Claire Allan, author of HER NAME WAS ROSE

'It's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. WHEN THEY FIND HER is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension.' -Neema Shah, author of KOLOLO HILL

'Nail-biting some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read.' -Rebecca Kelly, author of MONSTROUS SOULS

'Claustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story Unbelievably exciting.' -Roxie Cooper, author of THE DAY WE MET

'A brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end.' -Nikki Smith, author of ALL IN HER HEAD

'WHEN THEY FIND HER is an unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible, this is a bold, compelling and clever debut.' -Philippa East, author of LITTLE WHITE LIES

'Superb debut thriller assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT.' -Will Dean, author of THE LAST THING TO BURN

'Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down.' -Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET

'A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting.' -Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVER

'Brilliantly written I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know.' -Sarah Pearse, author of THE SANATORIUM

'A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster.' -Nina Manning, author of THE DAUGHTER IN LAW

'A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb.' -Katie Lowe, author of THE FURIES

'I would also like to shout-out my favourite domestic thriller of the year, WHEN THEY FIND HER by Lia Middleton. Totally unputdownable, its the sign of a brilliant author when they can build such empathy with a character making a terrible decision within the first few pages and yet keep the reader glued right until the very end as the rest of the twisting plot unfolds.' -Amy McCulloch, Dead Good Books, Best Crime Novels of 2021