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Don't Believe A Word

Published
Apr 2025
Main Genre
Mystery Mystery

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Don't miss the instant Sunday Times

bestseller starring true crime podcast host Cristy Ward from the author of Nothing to See Here!

They raised her. Nurtured her. And lied about everything.

They told Sadie she was adopted.

They gave her a home and showered her with love.

But they lied.

Sadie was stolen.

They say Sadie's making it all up.

But you shouldn't believe a word…

Readers LOVE Don't Believe a Word!

'A rollercoaster of emotions' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What an epic read… could not put it down' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'True crime fans, this one's for you' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Unputdownable till the very last twist' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Praise for Susan Lewis:

‘Lewis's book has you by the collar from page one. You just don't want it to stop. Relatable characters and an unusual, intriguing plot, she kept me guessing to the last' Hilary Boyd

‘An intriguing read that drew me in from the very beginning. It combines heartfelt family drama with a gripping plot. The characters are expertly drawn … Susan has done a brilliant job of weaving her research seamlessly into the novel' Julie Corbin

‘I was hooked by the suspenseful plotting, depth of character and legal backdrop. This is a deep book which I greatly enjoyed. Rather like an appetite-whetting five course meal with a surprise menu' Jane Corry

‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god' twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped' Rebecca Thornton

‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise' Jane Corry

‘A gripping read' Bella

‘A gripping and compelling tale of justice and forgiveness' The Courier

‘A compelling, timely mystery' Lisa Ballantyne

‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end' Carmel Harrington

‘A master storyteller' Diane Chamberlain

‘Utterly compelling' Sun

About the author

Susan Lewis is the internationally bestselling author of over fifty books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s. Following periods of living in Los Angeles and the South of France, she currently lives in Gloucestershire with her husband, James, and her dog, Mimi.

To find out more about Susan Lewis:

www.susanlewis.com

www.facebook.com/SusanLewisBooks

@susanlewisbooks

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Dec 2025 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0008472106
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First Edition Apr 2025 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0008472084
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Apr 2025 -- Not Selected ISBN B0DGNLWRDQ
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