The Eight-Year Lie: A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller

J.M. Hewitt

Jan 2022 · Canelo

About this ebook

She ran from the truth. She will do whatever it takes to hide it.

Jessica returns home one day to find her husband, Patrick, dead. It’s unclear what caused his death and though the shock is huge, she cannot pretend it’s entirely unexpected. The police have questions, and Jessica knows that once they hear the answers her fate may well be sealed.

Eight years ago, Jessica was living another life. She was a different person, and despite what people think, she has changed. Anyway, there was never any proof that she harmed anyone back then. Yet on the day she loses her husband, a ghost from the past reappears.

Louise was her friend once, but that was then. Now, they are strangers. Except Louise seems very familiar – so familiar that it’s like peering into a mirror. Why would she go out of her way to look just like Jessica? Unless more than one person has been keeping deadly secrets...

A gripping tale of desire and revenge, packed with secrets and suspense. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and K.L. Slater.

What everyone is saying about J.M. Hewitt:

‘I devoured it in one sitting! I could not get enough... This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final page!’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘Had me hooked in from the first page and frantically turning the pages... I didn’t want to finish the book. I really really enjoyed this enthralling thriller... An amazing book and very very highly recommended.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘A FANTASTIC can I say FANTASTIC AGAIN Book!!!!! Now this is what makes me Love reading a psychological novel. Sooooo fast-paced, many twists and turns... More heart-pounding than you can imagine. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!! So sad it’s over.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘The perfect thriller! Full of chills, thrills and everything in between this one kept me reading late into the night desperate to know how it ends! Full of fantastic twists and turns, believable characters and a plot like nothing I’ve read before!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

‘So glad I discovered this author, an unputdownable thriller that kept me hooked right until the end. Fantastic characters, a great plot and the twists kept me hooked. Loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Ratings and reviews

Being suspected of murder can make it tough for you to move on and have a happy life. But that is exactly what Jessica has managed to do over the last eight years. What does it mean for her now when there is another death, this time, her husband. Adding to the mystery, is the sudden reappearance of her former best friend who for some reason suddenly looks a lot like her… My first read for 2022 and what a smashing start! You can always count on Hewitt giving her reader a thrilling tale and she has once again delivered with The Eight Year Lie. I flew through this one and devoured each glorious page, where I was taken down a wicked path of desire, revenge, toxic relationships and so many secrets! Told from the perspectives of its two female leads, both in the past and present, this is a very well written and riveting tale that will have you flicking the pages long into the night.

excellent book loved all the twists just bought the bundle

About the author

J.M. Hewitt is the author of six thrillers. Her work has also been published in three short story anthologies. Her novels explore the darker side of human behaviour. In contrast to the sometimes dark content of her books, she lives a very nice life in a seaside town in Suffolk with her dog, Marley.