Liane Moriarty writes contemporary fiction that places secrets, rivalries and social pressure inside recognisable family and suburban settings. Big Little Lies follows a group of parents connected by a primary school and builds towards a death at a school event, using shifting perspectives to uncover bullying, marriage problems and concealed violence. The Husband's Secret begins when a woman finds a letter from her husband intended to be opened only after his death, while Nine Perfect Strangers brings a group of guests together at an unconventional wellness retreat. Moriarty's novels are character-led and often darkly funny, with domestic detail sitting alongside mystery-style reveals. Her work falls between contemporary women's fiction, domestic suspense and family drama, and may suit readers of Sally Hepworth, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes. Read more Less
