Lying Guest

By Mahi Cheshire | Publisher: Random House

About the book

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A smart, twisty thriller that will transport you to the lush beaches of Sri Lanka ... just be careful who you trust when you visit.


'A brilliantly crafted, wonderfully atmospheric thriller ... had my jaw on the floor' A.A. CHAUDHURI

'Terrific' AJAY CHOWDHURY

‘Captivating setting ... gloriously twisty – a brilliant page turner!’ HEATHER DARWENT



Hardworking and overworked, Anika is a talented surgeon at a London hospital. It’s been some time since she’s had a decent night’s sleep, let alone a holiday. Not ideal for someone with parasomnia – a rare condition, made worse by stress, that can cause sleepwalking.

When a patient dies on her operating table, important people start asking questions and the media and her colleagues turn against her overnight.

It seems her only respite is to escape on a housesitting gig in Sri Lanka and to keep a low profile until the verdict on her case, and her career, is decided.

Despite everything, she’s excited to visit the place she used to summer as a child. But what should be a restorative beach break ends up being a trip back into a murky, haunted past that’s been waiting for her all along.

Anika left for what she thought was a dream holiday, only to find herself trapped inside another nightmare. Will she finally wake up to face her demons?

'A beautifully sun-kissed thriller ... Will leave you gasping' CARLY REAGON

'Taut, twisty ... The tension is constantly ramped up' RONALI COLLINGS

Readers LOVE The Lying Guest

‘Great book. Was up all night reading ... I totally recommend reading this book straight away, the twists and turns are fab’ 5*

‘Unmissable … the story is multi layered, fascinating and immersive. I loved everything about this' 5*

‘A twisty read ... secrets, lots of drama and a brilliantly written plot’ 5*

Editions of Lying Guest

Hardcover
ISBN 9781787304505
Paperback
ISBN 9781787304512
Paperback
ISBN 9781529928082
EBook
ISBN 9781529928099

Read an Excerpt

**PREPARE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO PLACES YOU COULD NEVER EVEN IMAGINE **

A smart, twisty thriller that will transport you to the lush beaches of Sri Lanka ... just be careful who you trust when you visit.


'A brilliantly crafted, wonderfully atmospheric thriller ... had my jaw on the floor' A.A. CHAUDHURI

'Terrific' AJAY CHOWDHURY

‘Captivating setting ... gloriously twisty – a brilliant page turner!’ HEATHER DARWENT



Hardworking and overworked, Anika is a talented surgeon at a London hospital. It’s been some time since she’s had a decent night’s sleep, let alone a holiday. Not ideal for someone with parasomnia – a rare condition, made worse by stress, that can cause sleepwalking.

When a patient dies on her operating table, important people start asking questions and the media and her colleagues turn against her overnight.

It seems her only respite is to escape on a housesitting gig in Sri Lanka and to keep a low profile until the verdict on her case, and her career, is decided.

Despite everything, she’s excited to visit the place she used to summer as a child. But what should be a restorative beach break ends up being a trip back into a murky, haunted past that’s been waiting for her all along.

Anika left for what she thought was a dream holiday, only to find herself trapped inside another nightmare. Will she finally wake up to face her demons?

'A beautifully sun-kissed thriller ... Will leave you gasping' CARLY REAGON

'Taut, twisty ... The tension is constantly ramped up' RONALI COLLINGS

Readers LOVE The Lying Guest

‘Great book. Was up all night reading ... I totally recommend reading this book straight away, the twists and turns are fab’ 5*

‘Unmissable … the story is multi layered, fascinating and immersive. I loved everything about this' 5*

‘A twisty read ... secrets, lots of drama and a brilliantly written plot’ 5*

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lying Guest about?

**PREPARE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO PLACES YOU COULD NEVER EVEN IMAGINE **

A smart, twisty thriller that will transport you to the lush beaches of Sri Lanka ... just be careful who you trust when you visit.


'A brilliantly crafted, wonderfully atmospheric thriller ... had my jaw on the floor' A.A. CHAUDHURI

'Terrific' AJAY CHOWDHURY

‘Captivating setting ... gloriously twisty – a brilliant page turner!’ HEATHER DARWENT



Hardworking and overworked, Anika is a talented surgeon at a London hospital. It’s been some time since she’s had a decent night’s sleep, let alone a holiday. Not ideal for someone with parasomnia – a rare condition, made worse by stress, that can cause sleepwalking.

When a patient dies on her operating table, important people start asking questions and the media and her colleagues turn against her overnight.

It seems her only respite is to escape on a housesitting gig in Sri Lanka and to keep a low profile until the verdict on her case, and her career, is decided.

Despite everything, she’s excited to visit the place she used to summer as a child. But what should be a restorative beach break ends up being a trip back into a murky, haunted past that’s been waiting for her all along.

Anika left for what she thought was a dream holiday, only to find herself trapped inside another nightmare. Will she finally wake up to face her demons?

'A beautifully sun-kissed thriller ... Will leave you gasping' CARLY REAGON

'Taut, twisty ... The tension is constantly ramped up' RONALI COLLINGS

Readers LOVE The Lying Guest

‘Great book. Was up all night reading ... I totally recommend reading this book straight away, the twists and turns are fab’ 5*

‘Unmissable … the story is multi layered, fascinating and immersive. I loved everything about this' 5*

‘A twisty read ... secrets, lots of drama and a brilliantly written plot’ 5*

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lying Guest?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Medical thriller

Where can I read a sample of Lying Guest?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787304505

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lying Guest?

Mahi Cheshire

Who is the Publisher of the book Lying Guest?

Random House

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Lying Guest is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787304505) and paperback(ISBN 9781787304512) and paperback(ISBN 9781529928082) and ebook(ISBN 9781529928099)

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