Bøker av Lisa Hall

Murder 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:'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 HartwellPraise for the series:'Gripping and completely unforgettable. I love Honey Black!' Lauren North'Brilliantly original...I was swept into the golden age of Hollywood, and I didn't want to leave.' Darren Sullivan'Pacy, deceptive and addictive - a cracker of a book' Rebecca Thorne'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'Escapism at its finest...this 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...I can't wait for the next installment.' Sarah WardReaders are loving this time-hop mystery series:'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

A remote island. A missing girl. A woman with a troubled past.Becky is back on the tiny island where she was born, the island she swore she'd never return to.Apart from her former best friend Megan, everyone makes it clear she isn't wanted. The islanders have long memories. They haven't forgotten the scandal. What Becky did.Becky decides to leave as soon as she can. But first she must discover what happened to Violet.Violet disappeared exactly a year ago, the day of the summer festival. Everyone assumes she ran off to the mainland with her boyfriend. Only her sister believes something more sinister happened to her.Becky starts to ask questions - and becomes convinced that Violet never left the island. Someone in this remote, suspicious community knows exactly what happened to her. Someone who's determined to keep the truth hidden - whatever it takes.As Becky pieces the clues together, she is forced to confront the dark secrets of her own past. But has she got it tragically wrong . . . yet again?And then another teenage girl goes missing . . .

'Glamorous, compelling and completely addictive, this sparkling page-turner is a total joy to read' B.P. WalterYou know she has been murdered. Can you stop it happening twice?Two very different lives... It 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 murder... After 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!'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 finest...this 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

'A perfect summer escape - page-turning suspense' Louise Beech, bestselling author of How to be BraveFrom the bestselling author of The Party and Have You Seen Her, comes another utterly gripping read about a perfect match... but is it a match made in HEAVEN or HELL?AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!

'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.What reviews are saying about Between You and Me'What a page turner! Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive debut.' - 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 Cafe'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'Between You And Me is that kind of book. The one that makes you 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)'Wow what a fantastic debut novel' - Mo (Goodreads)

'Breathlessly fast-paced and cleverly unsettling' - Heat magazineDon'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...'An excellent thriller that had me hooked from the start.' - Katerina Diamond, author of The Teacher

'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

`Compelling, addictive...brilliant' B A Paris It was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.