My Word Against His
by Lauren North
Narrated by Eloise Mignon
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Pub Date 26 May 2023 | Archive Date 10 Jul 2023
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Description
‘It’s me,’ says the voice on the other end of the line. It’s been thirteen years and I still recognise it. Thirteen years of nothing. Silence. Not even a birthday card. ‘It’s time for you to tell the truth. It’s life or death.’
Three hours later, car tyres screech and the air bags release. For a second, nothing happens. There’s only stunned silence and a ringing in my ears.
I peel open my eyes. What have I done? There’s a groan, and I gasp, terrified, at the sight of the man next to me. This is all his fault.
Fumbling with the door, I half step, half fall into the freezing cold air. I’m shivering all over as my knees land on the tarmac. ‘Help,’ I whisper into the dark, empty street.
Then there’s a flash of blue light. A siren. The police are coming. They will save me and arrest him. They will see a dangerous man and an innocent victim – a loving mother with a son she cherishes.
They have to – because they can’t know the truth. They can’t discover what happened thirteen years ago and what happened tonight. All those years back, the lies nearly destroyed us. I won’t let that happen today.
It’s my word against his. And there’s no line I won’t cross to protect my family.
Advance Praise
What readers are saying about My Word Against His:
‘OMG!! No review is going to do this masterpiece justice!… Hooks you in immediately… You can taste the fear and the tension… I read hundreds of thrillers a year and this one is easily in the top 2% of thrillers I’ve ever come across… A must read… Sheer brilliance.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!! What a ride this book is!… Twists and turns that made me literally gasp out loud! Explosive reading which makes you constantly question everything you’ve already know.’ @roxyrecommends, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I’m speechless, literally lost for words… Beyond brilliant!… Had my pulse racing… I was completely hooked from the very beginning… I devoured in just one sitting… I loved every second of being lost in the pages… A page turner worthy of all the praise. A masterpiece.’ @littlemissbooklover87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow! I am at a loss for words… Incredible… Kept me on the edge of my seat… I could not look away for a second. I was completely engrossed from start to finish… A must read! Left me speechless.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I’m still in shock. I haven’t read a book this good… You literally can’t trust ANYONE or anything… All I could think was WHAT??… Every time I gasped at a plot twist, I got a strange look from across the room… 100% recommend to anyone who wants to overwhelm themselves with shocking twists and reveals. Absolutely brilliant.’ @hollyschapter, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing! A true 5-star book. I was wowed right from the start… Through the first half of the book, I held my breath. I couldn’t believe what was happening!… So many twists that I had whiplash! And that ending! Wow, I didn’t see that coming! This is 100% a MUST READ thriller.’ Book Addict 827, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Boy, was I surprised at every turn!… I was blown away by the ending. I bow down to the queen of misdirection and plot twists!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hold your breath, jaw dropping read? Definitely! Oh my gosh! More twists than a pretzel.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had me on the edge of my seat… At one point my mouth dropped and I yelled WTH… I wished I didn’t have to put it down… I cannot recommend this book enough. What a ride!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook |
| ISBN | 9781038642547 |
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Featured Reviews
Leona O, Reviewer
My Word against His gripped me right from the very beginning. It’s an unputdownable psychological thriller that I read in one sitting so eager was I to find out how the story was going to conclude. This book is chock full of characters that you really won’t know who to trust. My opinion of each character was changing every few minutes. A tense and fast paced read which I highly recommend.
Beth H, Reviewer
It’s my word against his. And there’s no line I won’t cross to protect my family.
My Word Against His is a fast-paced, twisty thriller by Lauren North. It definitely kept me guessing right up until the end. Eloise Mignon did a great job with the narration as well.
*This review is based on the audiobook provided by NetGalley and @Bolindaaudio in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewer 823951
Great narration of this gripping book! This was a delicious page turner right from the start. Everytime I had to put it down, it was all I could think about. I did end up finishing way past my bedtime, just so I would be able to sleep. If you love a quick, immersive thriller, than this is definitely for you!
Zoe M, Reviewer
Oh my word, what a twisted read this was!! This is one of those reads where you need to go in blind. I was still thinking about it all long after listening to it.
She thought she was protecting her son from turning into a monster like his father. I just love these dark storylines where secrets unfold bit by bit and nothing is as it seems.
The narrator was just perfect. She definitely brought the story to life and added to the tension. Another author and narrator I need to add to my ever growing list of favourites.
Cheryl M, Reviewer
Thank you to Netgalley and publishers for allowing me to listen to this audiobook.
My word against his By Lauren North.
I read the arc and as soon as this became available on audio I had to listen. Honestly, it is that good!!
The epitome of a psychological thriller, packed to the brim full of plot twists. I’ve already recommend this book to friends and family and just about anyone who’ll listen to me ramble on.
A well deserved 5 stars.
jayne t, Reviewer
THE TRUTH versus LIES.
His word against hers.
Which unreliable narrator is telling the truth?
This "Who Dunnit and Why?" twisty and suspense-filled thriller/domestic drama begins with a carjacking and a knife.
It's a book about obsessions, a mother's love for her son, and social stigma.
Unfolding from multiple perspectives in three different parts, the book was borderline confusing in the beginning.
Yet, as the book progressed, everything came together and the plot sizzled and soared.
Lauren North is one of my favorite go-to authors who never disappoints.
Her plots are brilliantly and intricately woven with strong and compelling characterizations.
I listened to the audiobook, read by Eloise Mignon, who did an outstanding job with the narration.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Stars.
Nichola H, Reviewer
Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook in return for an honest review. An absolutely fantastic psychological thriller, full of plot twists and wow moments. I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole way through, desperately trying to figure out what was happening! The ending was brilliant! Would absolutely recommend this book to everyone. A massive 5 stars from me.
Maya U, Reviewer
A brilliant psychological thriller filled with unexpected twists and turns!
It took me a little while to get into this book but when I did, I was absolutely hooked.
The story followed two different timelines, which I love in a psychological thriller because you get to discover so many things but the context is constantly changing. I absolutely loved the fact that I had no idea who I could trust.
The narrator also did an amazing job! I can't wait to read more from this author.
Kara F, Reviewer
A fast paced domestic thriller with great narration! Told from 3 characters perspective and dual timeline the plot at first feels disjointed but slowly comes together. Told with half lies and half truths and unreliable narrators, there is so much mystery to uncover and an ending that definitely packs a punch!
Tamara D, Reviewer
Fast paced, twisty and suspenseful domestic thriller with great narration.
Careers advisor Celia shouldn't really have invited one of the pupils back to her house but the girl was clearly hungry and neglected, and she forgot how strange their home might appear to outsiders. She was so careful to keep everything just right but one day her husband comes home early, triggering a devastating series of events.
Told from three perspectives across dual timelines and by unreliable narrators.
Sinister, unnerving and kept me guessing to the end.
Jamie C, Reviewer
This has to be the twistiest book I have read all year! Every chapter is another layer of "wtf!?" I caught myself swearing out loud. I had to leave the library because I kept getting surprised.
Literally WTF?!
Thanks for this.
Love the narration.
Christine R, Reviewer
My Word Against His by Lauren North is a very tense drama that I enjoyed listening to, the narration was excellent.
The mother is returning from her job at the Citizens Advice Centre when a young man gets in her car and tells her to drive under knifepoint. Throughout the drive the reader senses that other events have happened before either of them have got in the car but it takes time and patience to gather all of the information to find out what is happening.
The woman driving the car is a mother, whose husband left them 13 years ago and now there is only her and her son left, Henry is studying for his A levels now. Sam, the young man in the car needs to get somewhere and it will take over three hours to get there.
Then just before they get close to the destination the car crashes and everything is turned upside down because there is a dead body of a young woman in the boot.
Who is she and why is she there? Who killed her?
In my word against his nothing can be taken for granted in this tense drama.
Highly recommended
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