In "A Time to Lie," a young woman's hand bones are discovered on a London building site, leading to accusations of murder against the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister enlists the help of MI5 to investigate, which leads him into a world of espionage, illegal trafficking, and murder. The book is a fast-paced, explosive espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron. Format: Hardback Length: 384 pages Publication date: 10 December 2020 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers A gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron."A Time to Lie" is a tense and timely novel by Adam Hamdy that delves into the world of politics and secrets.On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman's hand are discovered in a London building site. Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation: he claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well, a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago.With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister's only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. This decision leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking, and murder. As he delves deeper into the case, the stakes become higher, and he realizes that not only his life is at risk, but the future of the state itself is in jeopardy.The novel is a pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooks readers from the chilling opening. It delivers on every explosive level, with a complex plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the writing is sharp and compelling."A Time to Lie" is perfect for fans of TM Logan, Ruth Ware, and Matthew Hart. It is a tense and timely novel that explores the darker side of politics and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. Weight: 636g Dimension: 163 x 241 x 39 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780008214463