The Sixth Lie

A gripping tale of lies and secrets unfolds in The Sixth Lie, where a community's dark past threatens to resurface.

In The Sixth Lie, the disappearance of Huw Jones on New Year's Eve 2011 leaves a community shaken. While his father and five friends celebrate downstairs, Huw vanishes from his bedroom, only for his body to be discovered later on the cliffs at St Non's. The chilling truth emerges: all six friends provided false statements to the police, shrouding the events of that fateful night in mystery.

More than a decade later, the investigation into Huw's death reignites when his mother, Heledd, is found dead. This tragic event compels Mallory Dawson, a determined investigator, to delve into the tangled web of lies that have persisted within the close-knit community of St Davids. As she navigates through layers of deception, it becomes clear that someone has been guarding their secrets for years, and they will go to great lengths to protect them.

The Sixth Lie is a gripping Welsh crime novel that explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to keep their truths hidden. With a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, it is a story that resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the fear of uncovering painful truths. Fans of Clare Mackintosh and Robert Gold will find themselves deeply engrossed in this tale of suspense and intrigue.