TWO MISSING WOMEN. ONE WITNESS. SO MANY LIES . . . The brand-new thriller by the number-one bestselling and award-winning master of crime
Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's family was murdered. Only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer.
Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood.
As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted . . . The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with an incredible gift: she can tell when you are lying.
Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them - and he and Evie know better than anybody how the past can come back to haunt you . . .
This breathtaking new thriller from the #1 bestselling author will keep you guessing until the very end.
Praise for Lying Beside You:
'Compulsively readable. As always, Michael Robotham builds his nail-biter around damaged people who only want to do what's right' Linwood Barclay
Praise for Michael Robotham:
'One of crime's smartest practitioners' The Australian Women's Weekly
'Robotham renders the ordinary extraordinary' Sydney Morning Herald
'Superior writing, clever plotting and credible characters' Canberra Weekly
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An excellent new novel from Michael Robotham returning to Cyrus Haven, forensic psychologist, who is investigating a murder and two missing women, but a horrible secret from his own past makes things all the worse. Secrets and lies are hidden in our past but they will always come back to haunt us. - David (QBD)
Guest, 03/12/2022
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Can Cyrus trust Elias after committing murder, spending years behind bars? How can you ever forgive someone for taking away your family when that person is your brother?
This book is full of suspence and will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Robotham has done it again. - David (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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Michael Robotham's crime thriller is an edge-of-your-seat exploration into the question of whether someone can be trusted when they have everything on the line. - Leisha (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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Guaranteed to keep you up all night reading, Lying Beside You is the new irresistable thriller by Aussie author, Michael Robotham. You are sure to be shocked by the twists and turns that unravel while Cyrus helps to investigate the dissapperance of two women and the suspicious death of a man, all while welcoming home his murderous brother. This is not a book to be missed. - Kiani (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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Michael Robotham has done it again! "Lying Beside You" is the third installment in the Cyrus Haven series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but is a brilliant follow-up to Robo's previous titles, "Good Girl, Bad Girl" and "When She Was Good".
This psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. Told with alternating narratives, this book will keep you riveted until the last page! - Stacey (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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Would you forgive your brother if he murdered your entire family? Michael Robotham has done it again with this AWESOME crime fiction story told in two perspectives that keeps you guessing until the very end. A brilliant fast paced thriller with an explosive ending that you will NOT want to miss! - Tia (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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This book grabs you and gets you in from the very first page!
The main character, Cyrus, is a forensic psychologist who is about to have his brother released from prison ... a brother who murdered the rest of their family 20 years earlier!
The characters are intricate and interesting - you just can't help but get caught up in the adventure ... with plenty of surprises and twists along the way! - Craig (QBD)
Guest, 02/12/2022
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Lying Beside You is a fast-paced, captivating thriller, filled with surprising plot twists, compelling characters, and plenty of tension.
Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Peter James, I recommend this for anyone who enjoys complex character relationships, skilfully written plots, and suspenseful stories filled with interesting mysteries that make it impossible to put down. - Sarah (QBD)
Guest, 01/12/2022
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An incredible fast-paced suspense thriller where your love for the characters keep the pages turning just as much as the need to know what happens next - Alyssa (QBD)
Guest, 01/12/2022
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Michael Robotham delivers yet another brilliant thriller! Two brother stuck in their past of murder, missing people and dark secrets. Cyrus is suffering with the memories of his Schizophrenic brother Elias who has murdered his whole family! 20 years later Elias is due to be released from a secure psychiatric hospital. After all this time could it be enough for Cyrus to forgive him and their past - Hollie (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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This book is another great Robotham read. This story will have you on the edge of your seat. - Nicholas (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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The best thriller of the year! Robotham never fails to deliver! Lying beside you is written with alternate chapters told from the 2 main characters - Cyrus and Evie. Want an addictive, complex and fast pace story? This is the one for you. Fasten your seatbelts! - Brittni (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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Cyrus knows the pain of losing people. His family was murdered when he was a teenager and his brother was sent to prison for their deaths. Now, a detective, a chilling murder and abduction case needs Cyrus's attention and may turn his world upside down.
This award winning psychological thriller is perfect for any crime fan old or new and will leave you wondering, what does family really mean? - Imogen (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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As always, Michael Robotham keeps you guessing until the very end. There are so many ways that this story could go, and so wonderful written that you just need to keep turning those pages. A fabulous addition to the series, and I look forward to seeing what happens next.. You could enjoy this as a stand-alone, because Robotham is good at filling in any necessary gaps... - Karen (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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Cyrus Haven's brutal past is dug back up when his older brother, jailed for murdering his parents, is released. At the same time, a series of abductions rocks Nottingham, and Evie Cormac - a teenager with the ability to tell if someone is lying - is the only witness. Can Cyrus make peace with his past before it buries him? Can Evie help save these women before it is too late? - John (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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The Third novel in the Cyrus Haven Series, yet still highly enjoyable as a stand alone summer read, Lying Beside you examines how the traumas of the past can return to haunt your present.
Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven and witness Evie Cormac work together to unravel the truth behind the disappearance of two young women in this enthralling read.
Must read for summer - Peter (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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2 missing women, 1 dead man and a trouble teen who can tell if you're lying. Forensic Pyschologist Cyrus Haven has to sift through both the women's gritty histories to find them.
Enjoy this latest thriller from the best selling award winning master of crime Michael Robotham. - Kara (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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Two missing women, one recently released murderer, and no one is telling the truth. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven and human lie detector Evie Cormac will have to look past their own past traumas to find the killer.
Michael Robotham creates a brilliant psychological thriller with enough twists and red herrings to keep you hooked until the last page. - Jessica (QBD)
Guest, 30/11/2022
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This book was by far the best crime read I have done all year... Fast-paced plot, enticing characters, gripping writing, it was absolutely fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. - Chelsea (QBD)
Guest, 29/11/2022
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Lying Beside You is a psychological thriller that can be read as a standalone novel or as the third book in a series. This story follows the stories of both Cyrus and Evie, switching between their points of view. Evie has dark, cutting humor whereas Cryus is turn. Their dynamic is adorable. The mystery is the novel is compelling and left me hanging on the edge of my seat. Lovely story. - Maddison (QBD)
Guest, 29/11/2022
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Robotham continues his streak with another gripping thriller. Cyrus Haven's investigation has never been closer to home as his estranged brother re-enters his life,bringing with him traumas of the past. Robotham ensnares you with his multilayered plot and compelling characters. Whether you're a fan of the series or dipping your toe into Robotham's world for the first time this one is a must read. - Sarah (QBD)
Guest, 28/11/2022
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Cyrus Haven's brother is being released after 20 years of psychiatric treatment for murdering their family. Evie a trouble young woman living with Cyrus finds a job in a bar, late one night she meets Vanessa the next woman in a series of women going missing. Cyrus is a forensic psychologist, starts investigating a series of murders and disappearances. Is everything connected? Be sure to find out! - Jessica (QBD)
Guest, 27/11/2022
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A murder, a woman missing and soon after, another abduction. Couple this with a brother who has just been released from a psychiatric jail for murdering his family and an emotionally troubled young woman who can tell when someone is lying. Weaving themes of inescapable family bonds, revenge and deception, Lying Beside You is a compulsively readable crime that draws you in with its dynamic plot. - Isabella (QBD)
Guest, 26/11/2022
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More Red Herrings than the fish market ! This fantastic, suspenseful crime novel deals with missing women, a dead body and a witness no-one believes. No-one apart from Forenic Psychologist Cyrus that is. That's because Evie has the ability to know if someone is lying. They team up and there are twists and action aplenty until the final page. - Peter (QBD)
Guest, 26/11/2022
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A gripping thriller that you won't want to put down. Two missing women and 1 witness who knows when someone is lying. Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, not only must help solve the case but also must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood, his own brother who murdered their family. This novel will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish - Amanda (QBD)
Guest, 26/11/2022
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Another brilliant pyschological thrilller from Michael Robotham. Written from the view points of both leader characters, Cyrus a forensic psychologist whose brother is being released after killing their parents and sisters 20 years and his former client Evie. With another crime unfolding, Cyrus and Evie will have to work together find the killer. - Julie (QBD)
Guest, 25/11/2022
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Cyrus is a forensic psychologist. As a survivor of a family massacre, he understands killers all too well. When a man is murdered Cyrus has to decide if the daughter Maya is running, hiding or hostage. He teams up wiuth a witness who has a talent for spotting lies. Oh, and he has to decide if he can forgive the man who killed his family- his brother Elias - Amy (QBD)
Guest, 24/11/2022
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A captivating crime mystery, written from two perspectives. Cyrus is battling with his feelings about the release of his brother - who murdered the rest of their family - while he unravels the mystery of one dead and two missing. The only eye-witness, Evie, had a challenging childhood and is learning to navigate the world, with a gift - she can always tell if someone is lying. - Danae (QBD)
Guest, 23/11/2022
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Michael Robotham's latest novel Lying Beside You is yet another masterclass of crime fiction. A tale fraught with tragedy, trickery, and twists to keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this compelling thriller from one of the smartest crime writers of this generation.
Hazel - Hazel (QBD)
Guest, 18/11/2022
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“I didn't just feel my pain. I felt his”. Broken people attract broken people. In this thrilling third instalment in the award-winning Cyrus Haven series, Robotham continues to see Cyrus and Evie reckoning with their dark pasts. A must-read for those who enjoy intelligently written characters with a mysterious past and more shocking present.
Michaela - Michaela (QBD)
Guest, 18/11/2022
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A must read thriller from one of the greatest Australian crime writers of our time. A gripping mystery following Cyrus Haven as he investigates a murder, a disappearance and an abduction. His only lead for the case is Evie Cormac, a troubled teen and the only witness with a talent for detecting lies.
A fast-paced book that is impossible to put down and will leave you guessing until the end. - Claire (QBD)
Guest, 18/11/2022
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Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac are the two main characters whose lives and stories are intertwined throughout the latest book 'Lying Beside You' by Michael Robotham. Each of them deals with their own demons from the past, while they try to handle the present danger that arises. Another thrilling mystery to be enjoyed over the holidays. - Coline (QBD)
Guest, 17/11/2022
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The newest instalment of the Cyrus Haven saga follows the parallel journeys of Evie, a troubled witness to a brutal crime, and Cyrus as he investigates – equally perturbed from his own similar trauma. With Evie's uncanny lie-detecting gift, Cyrus must track down the killer on the run, while his own killer brother walks free. Robotham's latest begs the question, can you forgive the unforgivable? - Julia (QBD)
Guest, 17/11/2022
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When Cyrus is reunited with his brother Elias, after Elias has spent the past 20 years in a psychiatric hospital after killing the other members of their family, their relationship as brothers is tested as they try to continue with their lives. With great writing, this book will have you unable to put it down.
Monica - Monica (QBD)
Guest, 17/11/2022
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A tragic tale. Elias killed his parents and twin sisters 20 years ago. Can he be redeemed? Can he turn his life around? Could he even possibly help with another unsolved murder? Follow the twists and turns of Robotham's latest book as he take you on a dark journey. - Marcel (QBD)
Guest, 16/11/2022
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Reliably twisty and turny and thrilling, it's little doubt Robotham's “Lying Beside You” is our Book of the Year”. With interesting, well-fleshed characters, the compelling dynamic between forensically minded Cyrus and his preternaturally gifted daughter Evie – a human lie-detector – they pursue a ruthless killer and two missing persons, but may themselves wind up in the killer's crosshairs. - Marc (QBD)
Guest, 16/11/2022
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Another great book by Michael Robotham. The thrilling next instalment in the Cyrus Haven series. When a man is murdered and his daughter Maya goes missing, Cyrus is trying to work out if she
ran away, hiding or his held hostage somewhere. He understands how killers think as he has been
there before. A great mystery/thriller
Stef - Stefana (QBD)
Guest, 16/11/2022
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Michael Robotham delivers yet again with this thriller that will keep you guessing until the end! Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven is at the centre of murder, missing people and dark secrets both in his personal and professional life. He must reconcile his past when his family was murdered by his brother to his present where is awaiting his release from a secure psychiatric hospital. - Kylie (QBD)
Guest, 27/10/2022
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller
Lying Beside You is another twisty, multi-layered instalment in Aussie author Michael Robotham's fantastic Cyrus Haven / Evie Cormac series. It's great stuff!
Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven is called to consult on a brutal murder, from the scene of which a woman has been abducted. When a second woman goes missing, Cyrus - assisted by his former ward and housemate Evie Cormac, with her unique intuitive skills - must race to find a link between the victims before time runs out for the missing women.
Meanwhile, the delicate equilibrium of Cyrus and Evie’s existence is inevitably disrupted when Cyrus's brother Elias joins the household. He's just been released on parole, having served twenty years in a secure psychiatric facility after killing his (and Cyrus's) parents and younger twin sisters while suffering from a psychotic episode. It's a situation that anyone would find confronting, but for Evie, it's like living in a powder keg.
Lying Beside You is a fast-paced and gripping thriller, in which author Michael Robotham explores the long-reaching effects of past trauma, and the concepts of responsibility, forgiveness and redemption. Robotham continues the nuanced characterisations and relationship dynamics that are a feature of the previous two books in the series, and the introduction of Elias as a character provides a mechanism for a deeper delve into the complex psyches of the series lead characters, Cyrus and Evie. This is a fantastic series, and I'll be waiting with bated breath for the next book to be released...
I'd highly recommend Lying Beside You to any reader who enjoys complex psychological thrillers.
Sarah, 14/10/2022
