There was a time when Jackie Reed knew her sons better than anyone. She used to be able to tell what they were thinking, feeling, if they were lying…

But it's as though every day, every minute even, she knows them a little less. Her boys aren’t boys anymore, they’re becoming men - men she’s not sure she recognises, men she’s not sure she can trust.

So when one of her son’s classmates is killed in suspicious circumstances, people start asking questions.

Was it really a hit and run? A car-jacking gone wrong? Or something much more sinister?

Now Jackie must separate the truth from the lies.

How did that boy end up on the road?

And where was her son that night?

Praise for A L Gaylin

‘Right now, A L Gaylin is at the very top of her game, crafting exhilarating and audacious crime novels that are both rich in character and rivetingly told. Her books are, quite simply, not to be missed. ’ Megan Abbott

‘Gaylin just gets better and better. An outstanding book from an outstanding author.’ Alex Marwood

‘You'll stay up late to read this one. A L Gaylin is a storyteller guaranteed to keep you up all night.’ Laura Lippman

And last but not least: ‘AL Gaylin is a great storyteller.’ Mark Billingham

'A multi-layered tale that will keep you guessing, and guessing again…slick, smart and surprising, with sinuous twists and turns. Go grab a copy – now!' 'Crime Fiction Lover'

‘chock full of suspense’ Damp Pebbles blog

‘does not disappoint’ Shots Mag