Discover First: Get one of 100 copies of The Summer We Lied before it hits bookshops

We're giving 100 booklovers the chance to get a copy of Rebecca Hardy's twisty thriller before it's out in July.

Eighteen years ago teenager Alex sent a man to prison. She, and her two best friends from school, overheard the vicious murder of a mother and child, although only she took the stand in court. But despite her evidence, there were always rumours that the wrong man had been imprisoned. That although he was someone not to be trusted, he wasn't a killer. Alex has always known she did the right thing but when new DNA evidences comes to light and the conviction is overturned, the spotlight falls on her, the woman who sent him to jail. The woman whose mistake may have let the real killer evade justice for years.

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As you join this Discover First moment, imagine turning the page and stepping into a story where every memory could be a lie, and every face hides a motive. The Summer We Lied invites you to lose track of what you thought you knew and to ride a wave of suspense that tightens with each twist.

With brisk pacing, sharp dialogue and a setting that feels intimate and slightly uneasy, this pre-release copy offers a sneak peek into a world where truth is slippery and questions linger long after the last sentence.

Being part of this opportunity feels like stepping into a conversation between readers and writers before the book even reaches shelves, a shared moment of anticipation as July draws closer and the thrill of discovery grows with every paragraph you skim.

Take a breath and imagine the moment you crack open the pages, the spine cracking softly, as the story unfolds and you realize you are about to meet a new talent in the crime thriller scene.

Rebecca Hardy's The Summer We Lied is crafted to grip you from the first line and not let go, inviting you to explore how memory can tilt, what justice means in a web of rumours, and how a single choice can ripple through a small community.

This copy is presented as a gift to readers eager to get a taste of the action before publication, a chance to join the conversation around a gripping, twist-laden narrative that feels both personal and cinematic.

In this Discover First feature, you are part of an intimate, book-loving circle who are invited to experience the drama ahead of others, to savor the atmosphere, and to imagine how the book will unfold in the broader world once it's officially released in July.

Join us in the excitement as Alex’s story unfolds, and let the suspense carry you toward the moment when the truth finally lands in your hands, ready to be turned again and again.

Rebecca Hardy's The Summer We Lied is a doorway into a thriller that keeps you guessing, invites you to question what you remember, and promises a reading experience that stays with you long after the last page.