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A compelling literary crime that follows the son of a serial murderer who changes his identity in a bid to escape his past.
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Sixteen-year-old Lyle Edison recognizes the face of a murder victim on the nightly news – the waitress at his local diner. A place he often frequented with his dad. The following day his father is arrested and charged with her murder. And then eight further bodies are discovered.
Following the revelation that his dad is in fact a serial killer, Lyle is outcast and shunned. Forced to abandon his family, illegally obtaining a new identity, he moves away to start all over again.
Some years later, Lyle thinks he has finally moved on. But after several brushes with the law, Lyle’s past eventually catches up to him when a mysterious stranger known only as Icarus shows up and seems to know Lyle’s secret…
“There’s no better escape than one of Lizzy Barber’s smart, seductive thrillers. She’ll hook you with an intriguing mystery, but she’ll keep you up with her fabulous characters, with all of their weaknesses, spite and charisma.”
– Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A
“Lizzy Barber’s novels are so well written, gripping and emotionally intuitive, I read each one in awe and then eagerly await the next. Be Mine is a tense, richly textured and unsettling novel that will linger in my mind for a long time. Appointment reading for fans of complex characters and compelling human dramas.”
– B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dinners Guest
“A cultish, moreish page-turner. Lizzy’s very engaging writing style combined with the sinister plot is the perfect combination.”
– Emma Curtis, bestselling author of The Commuter
“I adore Lizzy Barber’s novels and this is her best yet. Be Mine is not just a gripping thriller, but a chilling portrait of the vulnerability of new parenthood and of the dark allure of the cult of so-called ‘wellness’. Every new mother will identify with Beth as she struggles to reinvent herself, haunted by the ghosts of her past… I loved it!”
– Katherine Faulkner, author of Greenwich Park
“As immersive as it is chilling, Be Mine explores the thin line between wellness and the toxic pursuit of perfection. Set against the gut-wrenching haze of postpartum, this slow burn suspense destroyed me by its final pages thanks to Barber’s signature, sensational plot twists. Forget Kool-Aid. Grab your copy of Be Mine and drink the deliciously dangerous Elixir.”
– Elle Marr, Amazon Charts best-selling author of The Alone Time
“Set between London and San Francisco, the secrets of Beth’s past – and an alluring but insidious cult – threaten to destroy her present as she grapples with new motherhood. This is a gripping thriller with a shocking twist you will not see coming!”
– Alice McIlroy, CWA Award-nominated author of The Glass Woman
