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From the outside, the Delaneys appear to be an enviably contented family. Even after all these years, former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are still winning tournaments, and now that they've sold the family business they have all the time in the world to learn how to 'relax'. Their four adult children are busy living their own lives, and while it could be argued they never quite achieved their destinies, no-one ever says that out loud.

But now Joy Delaney has disappeared and her children are re-examining their parents' marriage and their family history with fresh, frightened eyes. Is her disappearance related to their mysterious house guest from last year? Or were things never as rosy as they seemed in the Delaney household?

Praise for Apples Never Fall

'I loved it. Apples Never Fall is an absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that has put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd and shows once again why she leads the pack.' - Jane Harper

'Utterly and completely wonderful. I've loved all of Liane's books but Apples Never Fall is next-level writing: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family' - Marian Keyes

'To say Moriarty nails the zeitgeist is an understatement. In fact, Apples Never Fall takes us right through to the COVID-19 pandemic . . . With her relatable characters, keen eye and complicated story structure, Moriarty has produced yet another great romp.' - Sydney Morning Herald

'Her novels, of course, are highly readable. But to categorise them as beach reads is to dismiss Liane's distinctiveness as a writer - the dark comedy, the razorblade observations, the ever-present sense of aspiration.' - Sun-Herald

'Clever, engaging and funny, Liane Moriarty's new novel, Apples Never Fall is a great read. A razor-sharp dissection of family dynamics over-laid with the mystery of an unexpected disappearance, it kept me captivated.' - Weekend Australian

'Nobody does it better' - Vogue

'Moriarty brings it all together with heartwarming insight and empathy and that wicked final barb.' - Adelaide Advertiser

'Settling in with a new Liane Moriarty novel is a bit like a catch-up with an old friend or binge-watching a favourite series. Time just flies and you can't help but crave more. Moriarty has an incredible talent for building complex, compelling tales loaded with spot-on human interaction, dark and light, as well as drama, suspense and insight. Apples Never Fall delivers again. This could well be her best effort yet. Brilliant.' - Herald Sun

'Moriarty tells a great story, understands her characters and cares about them, too.' - The Washington Post

'Magnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical' - Guardian

'Moriarty has an eye for the telling details that rivals Anne Tyler's - and a knack for building suspense.' - People Magazine

'A witty tale of domestic suspense, and a satisfying, layered family drama where the tension comes from the treachery of memory, the specter of generational violence and the effects of decades' worth of unspoken resentments that have curdled over time. . . . Moriarty once again shows her mastery with the inner working of women.' - The New York Times Book Review

'Everything Liane Moriarty touches turns to gold . . . a throwback to her best-known - and most beloved - material: family secrets.' - Entertainment Weekly

'A tour-de-force of a novel; brilliantly plotted and superbly written . . . The tension builds to a conclusion alive with ingenious twists. Smart, sharp and utterly riveting' - Daily Mail

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14 September 2021
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The NYT No. 1 bestselling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers once again expertly peels away the layers of seemingly tranquil suburbia. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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From Liane Moriarty, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, comes Apples Never Fall, a novel that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepest.

The Delaney family love one another dearly-it's just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . .

If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father?

This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings.

The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They're killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they've finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable?

The four Delaney children-Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke-were tennis stars in their own right, yet as their father will tell you, none of them had what it took to go all the way. But that's okay, now that they're all successful grown-ups and there is the wonderful possibility of grandchildren on the horizon.

One night a stranger named Savannah knocks on Stan and Joy's door, bleeding after a fight with her boyfriend. The Delaneys are more than happy to give her the small kindness she sorely needs. If only that was all she wanted.

Later, when Joy goes missing, and Savannah is nowhere to be found, the police question the one person who remains: Stan. But for someone who claims to be innocent, he, like many spouses, seems to have a lot to hide. Two of the Delaney children think their father is innocent, two are not so sure-but as the two sides square off against each other in perhaps their biggest match ever, all of the Delaneys will start to reexamine their shared family history in a very new light.

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Review

#1 New York Times Bestseller

"Liane Moriarty hits an ace in Apples Never Fall." --The Associated Press

Game, Set, Murder. . . . Liane Moriarty's next blockbuster novel Apples Never Fall [is] a high-wire act that blends marital drama, a long con, a potential murder--and competitive tennis. Everything Liane Moriarty touches turns to gold. . . . The Australian author's next project, which is already destined for the small screen, is a throwback to her best-known--and most beloved--material: family secrets.--Entertainment Weekly

Moriarty tells a great story, understands her characters and cares about them, too. Readers who have kept up with her books will adore Apples Never Fall, and readers just discovering Moriarty will seek out her previous titles after savoring this fresh, juicy tale.-- The Washington Post

Do yourself a favor and read this ASAP 'cause it'll likely be everyone's next binge-worthy TV obsession by next year. The author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers returns with another unputdownable book about what it really means to be family.--E! Online

[Liane Moriarty] cements herself as a master of mystery, using every detail in her tangled narrative web to keep the reader guessing until the final shocking twist.--Vulture

Combines domestic realism and noirish mystery. . . . The structure follows the pattern of Big Little Lies by setting up a mystery and then jumping months into the past to unravel it. Funny, sad, astute, occasionally creepy, and slyly irresistible.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Moriarty is at her best. . . . No clue is left abandoned, not even in the chilling final chapter.--Booklist (starred review)

I loved it. An absolute page-turner with all the wit and nuance that put Liane Moriarty head and shoulders above the crowd. Liane Moriarty shows once again why she leads the pack.--Jane Harper, New York Times bestselling author of The Dry and The Survivors

"Moriarty has an eye for the telling details that rivals Anne Tyler's--and a knack for building suspense. This tale of a tennis mom gone missing will keep you guessing."--People Magazine, Best Books Fall 2021 Must-Reads

A wifty tale of domestic suspense, and a satisfying, layered family drama where the tension comes from the treachery of memory, the specter of generational violence and the effects of decades' worth of unspoken resentments that have curdled over time. . . . Moriarty once again shows her mastery with the inner working of women.--The New York Times Book Review

"Liane Moriarty devotees, rejoice!"--CNN

"Joy Delaney has gone missing -- and her husband, Stan, seems like the most likely suspect. Two of their grown children think he's probably guilty, two think he's innocent, and everyone seems to be squaring off against each other in this delicious family drama."--New York Post

"With Moriarty's trademark humor and smart insights about families, this entertaining, twisty read will keep you guessing until the final page."--Real Simple

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Praise for Liane Moriarty's Novels

A total pleasure.--The New York Times Book Review

Funny and scary.--Stephen King

Sharply intelligent.--Entertainment Weekly

Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic.--USA Today

Powerful.--The Washington Post

God-smacking.--BookPage

Irresistible.--People

Superb.--Parade

Gripping.--Oprah.com

A wonderful writer.--Anne Lamott

Expect lots of well-deserved interest.--Starred Booklist

Simply exquisite.--Bookreporter

Mesmerizing.--Family Circle

Provocative.--Woman's World

So, so good.--Jojo Moyes

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, The Husband's Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, and The Last Anniversary; The Hypnotist's Love Story; and Three Wishes. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Book Description

The NYT No. 1 bestselling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers once again expertly peels away the layers of seemingly tranquil suburbia. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of eight internationally bestselling novels, Three Wishes, The Last Anniversary, What Alice Forgot, The Hypnotist's Love Story and the number one New York Times bestsellers The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies and Truly Madly Guilty and most recently Nine Perfect Strangers. Her books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide, including three million in Australia and New Zealand. Liane lives in Sydney with her husband, son and daughter. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08V5G3Q74
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Australia (14 September 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of eight internationally best-selling novels: Three Wishes, The Last Anniversary, What Alice Forgot, The Hypnotist’s Love Story, Nine Perfect Strangers and the number one New York Times bestsellers: The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies and Truly Madly Guilty. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and sold more than 20 million copies.

Big Little Lies and Truly Madly Guilty both debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list - the first time this was ever achieved by an Australian author. Big Little Lies was adapted into a multiple award-winning HBO series with a star-studded cast including Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. Hulu is adapting Nine Perfect Strangers into a limited series starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy for release in 2021.

Her new novel, Apples Never Fall, will be released in September 2021.

Liane lives in Sydney, Australia, together with her husband, son and daughter. You can find out more at www.lianemoriarty.com and www.facebook.com/LianeMoriartyAuthor

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Another excellent Moriarty novel

Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2021

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This one is about a tennis family and as sport isn’t my thing I was dubious at first. However, when the materfamilias disappears and it looks as though the paterfamilias might be responsible and the four very different adult kids plus Detective Khoury and her offsider struggle to figure it out, things become very interesting. Turns out that a young woman claiming to be fleeing domestic violence who ended up living with the mum and dad is more than a bit disturbed. What Moriarty does very well is show how a long marriage can be patches of light and dark and she’s particularly good at demonstrating inter generational trauma and its effects. There are also some good chuckle moments, like the receptionist eavesdropping on a phone conversation because her hearing is very good, “which was not her fault “. Like other authors now, care is taken to present characters from a variety of ethnic backgrounds as well, which is refreshing. I’d have to re-read the previous books to see if this is true, but my feeling is that this one is sharper-edged than her previous work. There’s a lot of astute observation of the human condition here. Enjoyed it a lot.

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Maggie

Moriarty at her best

Reviewed in Australia on 26 September 2021

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I just love the way she writes about families. Each as individuals and how they come together as a family. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Wasn't too enamoured by her previous book 'Nine Perfect Strangers'; favourite book of hers is 'What Alice Forgot'

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Interesting characters, good plot

Reviewed in Australia on 16 October 2021

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Interesting characters, really felt like I was getting to know them well as I read. Almost like I was catching up with a friend each time I picked the book up. Plot wasn't was strong as the character development but still interesting.

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narelle bennett

Apples Never Fall

Reviewed in Australia on 9 November 2021

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I used to like Liane Moriarty books but this one was dreadful! Did she have a goal of writing so many words?
It was totally boring especially the last few chapters. I felt like throwing the book out trying to finish it.!!

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Reviewed in Australia on 2 October 2021

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I really enjoyed this book & am happy that it is very much better than the last one ( Nine Perfect Strangers ) I was starting to think that this author had lost her edge , not so , can’t wait for her next book 📕

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Summit

Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2021

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I just could not get into this book for some reason it fell short of the hype published before it was released

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HarleyB

Can be bothered finishing ...

Reviewed in Australia on 16 October 2021

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I wish I had remembered how disappointed I was by Nine Perfect Strangers.

This is the extremely tedious story of a family of unlikeable people where the mother disappears.
I can't finish it because I really don't care what happened to her.
I tried to get interested and skipped ahead to see if it got better.
I have always finished books - even ones I don't like - until now.

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Vivien J Sonego

Moriarty at her finest

Reviewed in Australia on 5 November 2021

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We know what a great storyteller Moriarty is but I was surprised nonetheless at how good Apples Never Fall is. Did not want to put it down. Lots to think about too on the topics of family, parenting as usual but also on success and identity.

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Paula Cherry

Good in parts.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2021

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Having read all of Liane Moriarty's books I was thrilled when this came out. However like her last one it just does not compare in any way shape or form to the genius that was "The Husband's Secret" or "Big Little Lies" It used to be said that authors have one great book in them, well Liane Moriarty had many more than one, but this is not one of them. Boring, repetitive and of no interest, except perhaps to tennis players. Sorry, hope there may yet be another Great one.

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January Gray

Returned for refund

Reviewed in the United States on 18 September 2021

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Full disclosure, I returned this book for a refund having not gotten very far into the book. Boring. Boring. Boring. I don't care what happened to the mother. I hope she ran away and is living her best life. I don't care who the mystery girl really is. I don't care if the children get divorced or not or solve whatever other issues they have. This is the first book I've ever read where I don't care about a single character. I wish I could add more, but there was nothing about this book to keep my interest even though I tried several times. I suggest downloading a sample first before buying. I mean, one chapter ends with one of the brothers getting a bad leg cramp while getting a pedicure. Was that supposed to be a cliffhanger of sorts? 😂🤦🏻

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Not for me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2021

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The problem with this book for me is that I couldn't invest in any of the characters and that left me not really caring about what happens to them. I've put it aside for now and will try again in a few weeks.

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Annette Horan

A bit boring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2021

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I got distracted reading it, it didnt have that intriguing element to keep you guessing. I couldn't wait to finish, just to finish, to be honest because i paid more for this book than i usually do and didnt want to give up. It just didn't come together for me in the intrigue and psychological stakes.

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Ann M. Black

Classic Liane

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2021

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I have read all Lianes books and have loved them all, this one does not disappoint. Her characterisation is just amazing, they are what I love most about Lianes books although the plots are always so clever too. Joy is an absolute delight and getting to know her and Stan and all her children makes this such a wonderful read, add in the mystery of Savannah and where is Joy then this makes for one very unputdownable, read in one sitting book, highly recommend.

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