The Good Liar A Novel Author:Nicholas Searle Spinning a page-turning story of literary suspense that begins in the present and unwinds back more than half a century, this unforgettable debut channels the haunting allure of Atonement as its masterfully woven web of lies, secrets, and betrayals unravels to a shocking conclusion.Veteran con artist Roy spots an obvious easy mark when he meets ... more »Betty, a wealthy widow, online. In no time at all, he?s moved into Betty?s lovely cottage and is preparing to accompany her on a romantic trip to Europe. Betty?s grandson disapproves of their blossoming relationship, but Roy is sure this scheme will be a success. He knows what he?s doing.As this remarkable feat of storytelling weaves together Roy?s and Betty?s futures, it also unwinds their pasts. Dancing across almost a century, decades that encompass unthinkable cruelty, extraordinary resilience, and remarkable kindness, The Good Liar is an epic narrative of sin, salvation, and survival?and for Roy and Betty, there is a reckoning to be made when the endgame of Roy?s crooked plot plays out.« less