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‘Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive’ Alexandra Brown‘Shocking, and very cleverly crafted’ The Book Review Café‘Disturbing and chilling’ Northern Crime Reviews‘A gripping psychological thriller with a level of tension that will leave you breathless’ Tracy Book LoverThey say every marriage has its secrets. But no one sees what happens behind closed doors. And sometimes those doors should never be opened…Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren’t happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does – no matter how much it hurts. Praise for Between You and Me: ‘What a page turner! Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive’ Alexandra Brown‘It’s certainly one of the best debuts I have read in a while, it’s compelling and shocking, and very cleverly crafted’ The Book Review Café‘Hall packs a punch with this one and the ending left me gasping’ For the Love of Books‘It is disturbing and chilling. It feels very real. And a quick mention for that twist! I did not see that coming AT ALL. I usually spot these things and I didn’t! Clever! Very clever!’ Northern Crime Reviews‘A gripping psychological thriller with a level of tension that will leave you breathless’ Tracy Book Lover‘Between You And Me is that kind of book. The one that makesyou feel like you’re there, you’re experiencing the emotions, the hurt, the pain’ Bibliophile Book Club‘Lisa Hall has wrote a harrowing, disturbing and chilling novel which I couldn't help but devour in a matter of days. She's one of those authors you don't see coming and BANG best seller, up there with the greatest crime writers like Stuart McBride and Lee Child. She's one to watch’ Brunette Lifestyle‘It is well written, emotional and jaw dropping. More please!!’ Jo Robertson (NetGalley)‘A compelling but shocking read and there are serious issues in it which should provoke a lot of discussion for book groups’ Laurel (Goodreads)

‘An excellent thriller that had me hooked from the start’ Katerina Diamond‘Breathlessly fast-paced and cleverly unsettling … the very definition of unputdownable’ Heat‘A paranoia-inducing plot that makes you question everyone!’ Sam Carrington Don’t. Trust. Anyone. It was supposed to be a fresh start.A chance to forget the past and embrace the future. But can you ever really start again?Or does the past follow you wherever you go?Steph and Mark have just moved house, trying to find a way forward after all the secrets, lies and betrayal.But starting over isn’t always easy. Especially when someone will go to any lengths to make sure you never forget… Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘An excellent thriller that had me hooked from the start’ Katerina Diamond‘Breathlessly fast-paced and cleverly unsettling, this thriller is about a couple trying to escape their past is the very definition of unputdownable’ Heat‘A paranoia-inducing plot that makes you question everyone! Lisa Hall’s new novel is one to get under your skin and has an ending that’ll leave you reeling’ Sam Carrington‘Gripping and unforgettable…(A) haunting novel will make you question your most secret fears – and will leave you wondering who you should really trust…’ Inside Soap‘A gripping and nail biting read … A story that is seriously going to mess with the readers head’ By The Letter Book Reviews

‘Compelling, addictive…brilliant’ B A ParisIt was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.When Rachel wakes up in a strange room, the morning after a neighbour’s party, she has no memory of what happened the night before. Why did her husband leave her alone at the party? Did they row? Why are Rachel’s arms so bruised? And why are her neighbours and friends so vague about what really happened?Little by little, Rachel pieces together the devastating events that took place in a friend’s house, at a party where she should have been safe. Everyone remembers what happened that night differently, and everyone has something to hide. But someone knows the truth about what happened to Rachel. And she’s determined to find them.The Party is the gripping new novel from bestseller Lisa Hall. What readers are saying about The Party: ‘Such a page turner, I enjoyed every minute of it. I would definitely recommend it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The author's writing style is masterful. I realised there would be some twists and turns to lead me to think who the culprit might be – or indeed, if there was a culprit at all! I was properly sucked in!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is without doubt the best book I have read this year, I was gripped from the first page and found it truly absorbing… if I could give more stars I most definitely would. Gripping read!!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I fell into this book head first and have been kept fully immersed right to the end… I didn't however see the ending coming! Great author, definitely looking forward to reading more from Lisa!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a smasher! I love all the books by Lisa Hall but this is my favourite. Grabs you from the start, keeps hold of you all the way through, spinning you this way and that, riveting read.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was so excited for this book, and it didn't disappoint. Lots of little surprises in store throughout this book. Loved Lisa Hall's previous books and this one was just as good as the others, if not better. Outstanding, thrilling and gripping.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A classic twisting mystery from queen of suspense Lisa Hall … the epilogue delivers a wild twist … the bond between Anna and Laurel the perfect anchor for the dark investigation’ WOMAN’S OWN‘Brilliantly plotted…a gripping read’ Alice FeeneyBonfire Night. A missing girl. Anna only takes her eyes off Laurel for a second. She thought Laurel was following her mum through the crowds. But in a heartbeat, Laurel is gone.Laurel’s parents are frantic. As is Anna, their nanny. But as the hours pass, and Laurel isn’t found, suspicion grows.Someone knows what happened to Laurel. And they’re not telling. Have You Seen Her is the breath-taking new thriller with a killer twist from bestseller Lisa Hall. Praise for Have You Seen Her: ‘A classic twisting mystery from queen of suspense Lisa Hall … the epilogue delivers a wild twist … the bond between Anna and Laurel the perfect anchor for the dark investigation’ WOMAN’S OWN‘Brilliantly plotted…a gripping read’ Alice Feeney‘Relentlessly pacy and brilliantly written, Have You Seen Her is a tense, believable nightmare that you won’t be able to put down’ Phoebe Morgan ‘I tore through this to find out what happened. Twisty, giddy and brilliant. Dramatic from the outset & doesn't let up’ Vicky Newham‘Couldn't put down Have You Seen Her… A breathlessly tense and unsettling page-turner that had me guessing right until the last paragraph!’ Roz Watkins‘a total tension filled thriller that had me racing ahead to find out what happened next…simply one of those books you can't put down, and can't bear to be parted from’ Lisa Cutts‘SENSATIONAL. Easiest 5 stars I've given in a long time. This WILL be a bestseller, it is utterly unputdownable’ Read and Rated Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘A dark, compelling read that demands to be read in one sitting.’ Sam Carrington‘Compelling, addictive… brilliant!’ B A Paris

The Perfect Couple… A match made in HEAVEN or HELL? ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller. Stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough, No.1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes When Emily applies for a job as a housekeeper for widower Rupert, it’s a chance to start over – a steady job and regular money means she can work towards her own place, not sharing a grimy flat with old mate, Mags.As Emily gets to know more about Rupert’s world – how he likes his supper when he comes in from work, who his friends are – she can make sure everything runs like clockwork for him.Soon there’s a spark between them; Rupert likes Emily and invites her to stay. For good.To the outside world, they really seem to be a perfect match. There’s just the small issue of what really happened to Rupert’s first wife…A gripping, razor-sharp game of cat and mouse, from the bestselling author, Lisa Hall. Praise for The Perfect Couple: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller that’s stylish, twisty and full of suspense, Hall’s novel is garnished with echoes of the classics such as Rebecca and Gaslight, but is very much a delicious cocktail all of its own’ Sarah Pinborough, No.1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun‘Chock-full of menace, red herrings, and well-drawn characters who pull you one way, then hurl you in the opposite direction. I had my theories – they were all wrong! Highly recommend’ Caz Frear, No.1 bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies‘Think Rebecca, Body Heat, and Gaslight. Lisa Hall’s dark thriller plays on three classic tropes and does the seemingly unimaginable: it improves on them. You’re going to devour this one’ Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox and Q‘A sharp game of cat and mouse with a brilliant, twisty plot. Unputdownable!’ Candis‘Darkly addictive and impossible to predict, this is Lisa Hall at her absolute best’ CWA Dagger-winning author Chris Whitaker

She’s out there. Waiting for you. A haunting read about witchcraft and superstition from Lisa Hall… ‘Creepy, atmospheric, unnerving and brilliant’ Will Dean ‘A proper nailbiter’ Mel McGrath ‘Spooky’ Louise Beech ‘I couldn’t read it fast enough’ Helen Phifer 'A chilling triumph' Fiona Cummins Is her family in danger?When Allie moves to a quaint old cottage with her husband, it’s their dream home. Nestled in the village of Pluckley, it seems a perfect haven in which to raise their two children. But Pluckley has a reputation. It’s known as England’s most haunted village. And not long after the birth of their new son, Allie begins to notice strange things…What’s the flash of white she sees moving quickly through the woods to the back of their house? And what’s the strange scratching noise coming from the chimney?As Allie discovers more about the history of their new home, she uncovers a story of witchcraft and superstition, which casts a long shadow into the present day. And not everything is as it seems. Her family might well be in danger, but it’s a danger none of them could have foreseen…Bestseller Lisa Hall’s The Woman in the Woods is full of creeping unease and nerve-wracking tension, and will have readers on the edge of their seats… Praise for The Woman in the Woods: ‘Creepy, atmospheric, unnerving and brilliant. Shirley Jackson and Ira Levin vibes. If you’re looking for a Halloween read (legends, antiquities, and a sense of dread), this is it’ Will Dean‘The Woman in the Woods pulses with a sinister energy that keeps you reading on. A proper nailbiter’ Mel McGrath‘Such a different one from Lisa Hall and I loved it! Spooky and hook-y … Highly recommend. You’re all in for a treat this autumn’ Louise Beech‘Creepy and tense’ Bella‘I couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t read it fast enough’ Helen Phifer‘Creepy, dark and all the chills! This book will make you question everything and everyone. Hall really knows how to drag the reader into the darkness. Fantastic!’ Lauren North'Atmospheric, creepy and oh-so-compulsive, The Woman in the Woods is a chilling triumph' Fiona Cummins

In this family, everyone is telling lies.Pete never wanted another child. Before baby Erin was born, they were happy. If Natalie hadn't got pregnant, he would never have done what he did.Natalie knows things have been difficult since the surprise arrival of Erin. Life with Pete and their two other children - Emily and Zadie - has been balancing on a knife-edge.Now their home is full of guests at a party Natalie didn't want to throw - and she's about to reach breaking point.But so is her family.Because everyone has a secret that they've been hiding and when Erin suddenly disappears everyone becomes a suspect.Surely no one here would want to harm their baby? But after the events of the party there are plenty of people who would want to hurt Natalie.Including her husband...

From best-selling author Lisa Hall, winner of the CWA Whodunnit Dagger 2025You know she has been murdered. Can you stop it happening twice?Two very different livesIt is 2019 and Lily Jones is living her dream in LA. Sort of. It hasn't quite turned out as she planned and instead of working as a movie producer, she is cleaning at the prestigious Beverly Hills Hotel. At least she gets to work in the renowned Paul Williams suite, site of the brutal murder of Honey Black 70 years ago, shrouded in rumour and dark glamour.It is 1949 and Honey Black is about to hit the big time. She may have started out a country girl from Hicksville but now she is a star. And Hollywood had better watch out nothing can stop her now!One Hollywood murderAfter an accidental bump to the head, Lily finds herself in Hollywood, 1949. Like a dream come true, she is rubbing shoulders with the great and good of Tinseltown. Including Honey Black... Horrified, Lily realises that the actress has only two weeks left to live before she will be murdered.Could this be why she has found herself in 1949?To find the killer and stop them in their tracks?A glamorous, time-slip murder mystery set in the Golden Age of Hollywood All About Eve meets Back to the Future. Don't miss this unforgettable read from bestselling author Lisa Hall; fans of Stuart Turton and cosy crime will love this!'Glamorous, compelling and completely addictive, this sparkling page-turner is a total joy to read' B.P. Walter'Gripping and completely unforgettable. I love Honey Black!' Lauren North'Brilliantly original, and entirely transportive, I was swept into the golden age of Hollywood, and I didn't want to leave. What a start to a series.' Darren Sullivan'Pacy, deceptive and addictive - a cracker of a book' Rebecca Thorne'Clever and completely original...the characters will stay with you long after you finish reading this time-slip cosy crime mystery.' Diane Jeffrey'It's amazing! Packed with Golden Age movie glamour and smart time-slip thriller twists. It's one of my top reads for 2023. I loved it!' Steph Broadribb'Escapism at its finestthis captivating and glamorous story will keep you turning the pages from first to last. I loved it!' Manda Jennings'The intrepid Lily Jones is a heroine to die for and I loved the evocation of 1940 Hollywood. I can't wait for the next installment.' Sarah Ward'A flawlessly plotted, seriously addictive read brimming with intrigue, suspense, colourful characters and old-school Hollywood glamour...an absolute triumph... Just LOVED it!' A.A. Chaudhuri'From the moment I turned the first page, I was completely enthralled by the story's allure...a gripping and unforgettable read.' Reader Review'Clever and so original, it's brilliantly plotted, with incredible characters. Highly recommend.' Reader Review'This book was so captivating it drew me in from the very first page. I read well into the night...it's definitely a page turner!' Reader Review'The plotting is flawless and the characters will stay with you long after you finish reading. This is one book you most certainly can judge by its amazing cover!' Reader Review'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.' Reader Review

Winner of the Crime Writers' Association Whodunnit DaggerMurder and scandal in the heat of 1950s Las Vegas: can Lily Jones stop a murder that happened before she was born?Lily Jones can't forget her incredible time-slip adventure back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the friends she made there - especially a handsome barman by the name of Louis, with whom she felt such a strong connection.Back in 2020, life isn't going so well for her and Lily is idly googling when she is horrified to discover that Evelyn, Louis' ex-girlfriend, is brutally murdered in 1953.She is compelled to go back to the 1950s and try to save Evelyn's life, but this time it isn't just the gilded stars of Tinseltown she will have to contend with, but The Mob as she finds herself in the seedy glamour of Vegas and learns that Evelyn's future depends upon her first solving the murder of a Vegas showgirl.Thankfully she has Louis and his sister, Tilda, to help her, but her own life is in danger as she tries to find the killer and change Evelyn's fate.What will she risk to save a life?A page-turning, inventive time-hop mystery perfect for fans of Stuart Turton and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.Readers adore The Case of the Singer and the Showgirl:'A fabulous, sweepingly glamorous book I was completely caught up in 50s Vegas and the mobsters, movie stars and murder that kept me turning the pages until the small hours.' Amanda Lees'Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way quite simply a joy.' A.A. Chaudhuri'Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall's latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy' Annabel Kantaria'Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!' Louise Swanson'Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.' Joanna Dodd'Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.' Elena Hartwell'A brilliant timeslip novelI love the mix of history, real people and fictional characters and the setting is beautifully imagined and compelling a page turner and a joy to read.' Reader Review'Oh my days I love the glamour and glitz of the bygone era...so it is great that the author is recreating it and giving it more intrigue with an absolutely cracking case.' Reader Review'The story rattles along at a pacea book to remember.' Reader Review'It has everything I was looking for.' Reader ReviewPraise for the series:'Gripping and completely unforgettable. I love Honey Black!' Lauren North'Brilliantly originalI was swept into the golden age of Hollywood, and I didn't want to leave.' Darren Sullivan'Clever and completely original' Diane Jeffrey'It's amazing! Packed with Golden Age movie glamour and smart time-slip thriller twists I loved it!' Steph Broadribb

Wasteful Theatre reimagines live performance through the lens of economy, value, excess, and waste, asking what it means to lavish resources—material, sensory, and symbolic—on audiences beyond utilitarian calculation. It examines how waste operates within the theatrical relationship between audience, performer, genre, and space, focusing on excessive deployments of value.Drawing on scholarship in theatre studies, economics, philosophy, and performance practice, the book develops the Wasteful Theatre Equation, distinguishing waste as surplus that amplifies experience rather than squandered loss. Case studies span immersive environments, haunted attractions, escape rooms, site-specific productions, and traditional proscenium theatre, demonstrating how space, participation, sensation, and fear operate as sites of wasteful excess. Key chapters pose practical questions for makers, reframing contracts of performance, proximity, and risk as tools for creating singular experiences. Across examples from Robert Wilson to Punchdrunk, Grand-Guignol to theme parks, the book positions waste as both disruptive and generative, showing how performance transforms by amplifying horizons of possibility. Ultimately, it argues that wasteful excess enchants, reorienting theatre toward presence, wonder, and transformative exchange.

From best-selling author Lisa Hall, winner of the CWA Whodunnit Dagger 2025A missing starlet.An unsolved mystery.Can Lily save Hollywood's next big movie star?Lily Jones is thrilled to find herself in the 1950s. She misses her 21st century life but has a blossoming romance with her musician friend Louis and her dream job working on a movie set.The lead actress Kitty Fox is a rising star, yet Lily recalls that after this movie she goes missing, her disappearance an unsolved mystery that barely makes a ripple in Hollywood history.But as Lily begins to understand the brutal studio system of Hollywood in the 1950s she wonders if there might be something sinister at play behind Kitty's vanishing.Whatever happened to Kitty Fox? Can Lily save her and change the course of history?An unforgettable, twisty time-hop mystery perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and movie-lovers everywhere.Readers can't get enough of The Strange Disappearance of Kitty Fox:'As twisty and glamorous as the lemon peel in a martini... pacy, page-turning...will keep you guessing to the very final reel.' Joanna Dodd'This mashup of mystery, time-bending fantasy, and a touch of classic noir will keep readers up all night dying to find out whodunnit. This mightjust be your next favourite book.' Elena Taylor'Wow another great book from Lisa Hallhard to put down.' Reader Review'So exciting and suspenseful. I really hope there's more in this series.' Reader Review'There is history, heart, mystery and friendships in these books. Loved it.' Reader Review'A proper whodunnit I can't honestly tell you how much I enjoy these books. Farewell for now Lily and 1950's LA hurry back!' Reader Review'A brilliant plot where the character can travel back in time to solve crimes.' Reader ReviewPraise for the Hotel Hollywood series:'A fabulous, sweepingly glamorous book I was completely caught up in 50s Vegas and the mobsters, movie stars and murder that kept me turning the pages until the small hours.' Amanda Lees'Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way quite simply a joy.' A.A. Chaudhuri'Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall's latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy' Annabel Kantaria'Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!' Louise Swanson'Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.' Joanna Dodd'Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.' Elena Hartwell'A brilliant timeslip novel...the setting is beautifully imagined and compelling a page turner and a joy to read.' Reader Review'Oh my days I love the glamour and glitz of the bygone era...so it is great that the author is recreating it and giving it more intrigue with an absolutely cracking case.' Reader Review