The Stories She Tells

A heartbreaking secret. A lifetime of lies.

When Michael decides to track down ex-girlfriend Rae, who disappeared ten years ago while pregnant with his baby, he knows it could change his life forever. His search for her takes unexpected turns as he unearths multiple changes of identity and a childhood she tried to pretend never happened, but nothing could prepare him for what awaits when he finally finds her.

Rae appears to be happily married with a brand new baby daughter. But she is cagey about what happened to Michael’s child, and starts to say alarming things: that her husband is trying to force her to give up her new baby for adoption, that he’s attempting to undermine the bond between her and her child, and deliberately making her doubt her own sanity.

As Michael is drawn in deeper to her disturbing claims, he begins to doubt the truth of what she is saying. But is she really making it all up, or is there a shocking and heartbreaking secret at the root of the stories she tells?

The Stories She Tells is a powerful psychological novel exploring the lifelong impact of a traumatic childhood.

Reviews

"If you want a book where the characters crawl under your skin and into your brain to consume your thoughts then this one is for you!" Chapterinmylife

"gripping and intriguing" CompulsiveReaders

"I was still thinking about Michael and Rae long after I'd finished reading" Suze Reviews...

"Every new page reveals a new mystery to solve" Bookworldliness

"Ambitious, thought-provoking and takes you on a high-speed thrill ride throughout"Books Beyond The Story

What Amazon readers are saying:

"Gripping from the first page!"

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"Absolute rollercoaster"

"What a brilliant psychological read"

"This tale of family, betrayal and complex relationships left me stunned"

"A whirlwind read with interesting twists and very in depth characterization"

"Really powerful book"

"A thoughtfully written book that raises lots of questions about family, marriage, loyalty, upbringing and childhood"

"A dark and atmospheric read"


Genre: Mystery