"A Mother Never Lies is a superb debut -- thought-provoking, nuanced, and impossible to put down. With finely-drawn, complex characters and an utterly gripping plot, it's clear Clarke is a smart new voice in the thriller genre -- and definitely one to watch."
Katie Lowe, acclaimed author of The Furies and The Murder of Graham Catton
Sarah Clarke is a copywriter and lives in London, UK. In 2018 she enrolled on a course with Faber Academy and fell in love with fiction, particularly the dark and twisty kind. A Mother Never Lies - out in August 2021 - is Sarah’s debut novel. Her second psychological thriller will publish in February 2022.
“A gripping exploration of the devastating effects of our very worst moments. Distinctive and original - Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.”
— Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies
“A taut, affecting thriller that was utterly compelling. Elegantly written with a perfect blend of tension and psychological suspense. A truly gripping debut."
— Victoria Dowd, Award-winning author of Body on the Island
What ARC readers are saying about A Mother Never Lies
“Your book was so, so good! I really enjoyed it, had a weep at the end which is an excellent sign!”
— Rachel
“I was gripped from page 1 with a sense of foreboding in the pit of my stomach. A brilliantly clever and thrilling debut novel.”
— Jo
“This is a book that will stay with me for a while. I’m bereft without Phoebe in my life anymore!”
— Mirella
“I loved it! The plot was gripping, with just the right number of twists and turns, and the lead character was disturbingly easy to relate to – so scary to see how lives can change in an instant. A great read.”
— Julia
“What a great read! The story line had me gripped from the start. This is a riveting fast paced story that gets you thinking about how one moment can change your life forever.”
— Rebecca
“I can’t put the book down! I am really so impressed!”