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Little Black Lies

Sharon J. Bolton
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Little Black Lies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Sharon J. Bolton

Little Black Lies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Falkland Islands • 1990s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton is a psychological thriller set in a remote Falkland Islands community. It unfolds over three days, exploring the complex and strained relationships among residents as a child disappearance triggers a journey through grief, guilt, and revenge, with narratives from multiple perspectives revealing buried secrets and emotional turmoil.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

18,386 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton is praised for its gripping suspense and well-crafted setting. The narrative is rich and atmospheric, drawing readers into the psychological tension. Some find the plot twists unpredictable and engaging. However, the complex character motives can be polarizing, and certain readers feel the pacing slows midway.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Little Black Lies?

Fans of psychological thrillers with gritty atmospheres, akin to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or In the Woods by Tana French, will be drawn to Little Black Lies. Readers who enjoy intricate plots, complex characters, and unexpected twists in isolated settings will find this book captivating.

4.0

18,386 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Falkland Islands • 1990s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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