The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins

This whirlwind of a novel presents a glittering façade and then shatters it, exposing the violence and racism that lies behind * The Times *Kristina Pérez crafts an engaging tale of intrigue, glamour and hyper-status conscious expatriates, laced with claustrophobic menace and mystery * Financial Times *‘Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore’ – CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the EndA murder mystery that grips all the way is built on a colourfully detailed account of ex-pat life * Morning Star *‘A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count’ – SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars‘A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one’ – KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author‘A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong’ – LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One‘Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive’ – KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying‘Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it’s a rollercoaster ride to find out what they’re lying about’ – ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband‘A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong’ – MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us‘With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end’ – KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods‘A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling’ – KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush‘Full of glamour and intrigue, beautiful people doing awful things …An entertaining read with a mix of characters who the reader will either love or hate, in a setting that is exotic and dangerous, mixed with the crazy history of this unique place. Recommended.’ * Random Things Through My Letterbox *A smartly plotted psychological thriller … With a detailed look at high society expat life and its attendant glamour and a strong sense of place … this is a rewarding thriller with much to offer. – Maxim Jakubowski * Crime Time.co.uk *

Kristina Perez is a half-Argentine, half-Norwegian native New Yorker. She holds a PhD in Medieval Literature from the University of Cambridge and has taught at the National University of Singapore and the University of Hong Kong. As a journalist, she’s written for many international news outlets covering primarily travel, culture, and fine art. She has penned several novels for young adults and is now a London-based literary agent.