Apples Never Fall: The #1 Bestseller and Richard & Judy pick, from the author Nine Perfect Strangers

Give Mum the perfect escape with the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers

''A tour-de-force of a novel; brilliantly plotted and superbly written . . . The tension builds to a conclusion alive with ingenious twists. Smart, sharp and utterly riveting'' DAILY MAIL

''Utterly and completely wonderful. I''ve loved all of Liane''s books but Apples Never Fall is next-level writing: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family'' MARIAN KEYES

''A fantastic storyteller. Apples Never Fall is gripping, getting to the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect family. A cracking read'' ITV''s LORRAINE KELLY
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The Delaney family love one another dearly - it''s just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . .

Joy Delaney and husband Stan have done well. Four wonderful grown-up children. A family business to envy. The golden years of retirement ahead of them.

So when Joy Delaney vanishes - no note, no calls, her bike missing - it''s natural that tongues will wag.

How did Stan scratch his face? And who was the stranger who entered and suddenly left their lives? What are they all hiding?

But for the Delaney children there is a much more terrifying question: did they ever know their parents at all?
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''An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading'' GUARDIAN

''The perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

''Clever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever'' WOMAN & HOME

''If you want a book to see you through on your beach towel this summer, I highly recommend Liane''s latest, Apples Never Fall. There''s a lot of truth in it. Something we really do need right now'' FI GLOVER, Waitrose Weekend

''Her best yet, a gripping family saga that sees her tackle female rage, ageism, mental health, sibling rivalry with incisive wit and verve. Quintessential Moriarty: suspenseful and funny, full of twists and as binge-worthy as the finest box set'' MAIL ON SUNDAY

**Nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards**

Praise for Liane Moriarty:

''One of the few writers I''ll drop anything for'' JOJO MOYES

''Staggeringly brilliant'' SOPHIE HANNAH

''Keeps you guessing until the very end'' REESE WITHERSPOON

**Apples Never Fall has been optioned for TV by Heyday Television**