Slander

'A “he said/she said” courtroom drama with a very contemporary twist; I was gripped!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Vanishing of Class 3B The perfect up-all-night thriller to keep you gripped this summer! For fans of Gillian McAllister, Freida McFadden and Harriet Tyce! What happens when the whole world watches your life come crashing down…

When Hollywood actor Ethan Simmons sues his wife Tori for allegedly lying about his infidelity, the world is captivated. Once the darlings of the social scene, the case will tear apart their perfect exteriors.

For Riley Grey, a true crime influencer, the case might hold the key to the disappearance of her sister, Alice, after an anonymous source tips her off.

As the high-profile trial begins, it soon becomes clear that both parties are willing to air their dirty laundry in public. And when Tori hints at an even darker secret, Ethan’s reputation could be destroyed once and for all.

And as the media frenzy intensifies, and the courtroom holds their breath, who will win the defamation case of the century?

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‘A gripping, gossip-fuelled thriller for the true crime generation. I inhaled it – so much fun!’ Emily Freud

'True crime and celebrity scandal combine into a fast-paced, gripping and timely novel about a pair of A-listers and the defamation trial that could ruin them both. For fans of thrillers that are razor sharp and packed full of twists, this one is for you’ Sian Gilbert, author of She Started It

‘Fresh, contemporary and loaded with tension… such an enjoyable ride’ Naomi Williams, author of The Woman in Ward 9 Reader have been shocked by Slander: ‘A wild ride, an absolute page-turner and solid 5-star read’ ★★★★★

‘My new auto buy author’ ★★★★★

‘A captivating novel that has surprises hidden in its pages. Definitely not disappointed’ ★★★★★

‘A twisty plot, intrigue, suspense, likeable characters, and a great showdown in the way of a trial!’ ★★★★★

'If you like your celebrity gossip spiked with influencers, try this book’ ★★★★

‘The pacing of this book absolutely spot on, the story worked so well with tiny hints of information along the first two thirds or so of the book, enough to get you forming theories and making connections which may or may not be real’ ★★★★

‘The plot was fast-paced and captivating, and felt utterly modern’ ★★★★

'I was swept up in the salacious story and didn’t want to tear my eyes away until the conclusion’ ★★★★

© 2025 Cliffhanger (Hörbuch): 9780008773977

Erscheinungsdatum

Hörbuch: 14. August 2025