About the Author

Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law, and lives with her husband and two young children in Buckinghamshire. You can find her on Twitter @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor. When They Find Her is her first novel.

Reviews

Enough twists to give you whiplash. This is a clever, shocking read
*Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of The Last Party*

Lia Middleton is a great writer. I loved Your Word Or Mine: a thoughtful exploration of the effect a historic crime has on a family, with several huge and elegant twists
*Gillian McCallister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night*

I inhaled Your Word or Mine over two days as I couldn't put this cat and mouse thriller down. Jaw-dropping twists and a tense, clever plot makes this a must read. I loved it!
*Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9*

Keeps you guessing from start to finish. A fabulous read!
*Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Fallon*

Tense, twisting, clever and credible. Your Word Or Mine takes a thrilling look at the concept of cause and effect, and the complex issue of revenge. I loved it
*Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End*

A riveting, haunting novel that will keep you guessing! Just when you think you have it figured out, another bombshell of a twist drops
*Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife*

Thrilling and on-the-edge-of-your-seat believable with some absolutely stunning twists which make the most of Lia's expert knowledge as a barrister - absolutely loved this book
*Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet*

Lia Middleton has done it again! Your Word or Mine is a taut legal thriller that will keep you on your toes until the very last page. Highly recommended.
*Laure Van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us*

What a page-turner! Nigh on impossible to put down, a compelling read that had me turning the pages late into the night, with numerous twists that took me aback
*Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones*

I sped through this incredibly readable thriller, which is exquisitely plotted, unpredictable and utterly chilling. It broke my heart and shook me to the core with numerous bombshell twists
*Emily Freud, author of My Best Friend's Secret*

A cracking read. From the opening words, you know you're in for a ride. Pacy, sharp, I gobbled it in three sittings. Lia Middleton has that rare knack for taking a thorny, contemporary issue and twisting it into a highly entertaining but thoughtful read
*Sophie Draper, author of Magpie*

Moving, powerful and with a series of genuinely unexpected twists
*Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill*

Brilliantly twisty and gripping, and so cleverly written, I kept racing through thinking I knew exactly what was coming and I was blindsided more than once! Definitely one of the best books I've read this year
*Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods*

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When They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart.
*Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of *

Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT
*Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn*

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*

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*

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*

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 ... a bold, compelling and clever debut
*Philippa East, author of Little White Lies*

A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster
*Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in Law*

An unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful
*Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend*

Had me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood
*Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose*

A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb
*Katie Lowe, author of The Furies*

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*

Utterly gripping . . . I could not put it down
*Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't Cry*

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*

Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish
*Sophie Draper, author of Cuckoo*