You Need to Know, Nicola Moriarty
You Need to Know, Nicola Moriarty
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You Need to Know

Author: Nicola Moriarty

Narrator: Felicity Jurd

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/04/2026


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The Ex and Those Other Women comes a thrilling family drama about the secrets we keep, the lies we tell and the truths that won't stay hidden.
Everybody's hiding something ...Jill, her three sons, their wives and children are driving in convoy on Christmas Eve. But something sinister is simmering behind their happy smiles.Mimi is struggling with her new twins, but at least a glass of wine smooths out life's jagged edges. Andrea's starting to wonder if her marriage is as happy as she'd thought. Darren is reeling from a surprise request and teenager Callie has become increasingly withdrawn.On the way to their holiday house, a terrifying car accident devastates them all. But someone unexpected was in one of the cars. No one is searching for them. And their time is running out.You Need to Know is a dark domestic drama about family secrets and lies, fractured relationships, tragic mistakes and the ultimate betrayal.'Nicola Moriarty has a gift for domestic drama, cracking pace, and skilful narrative timing' Kerryn Goldworthy, Sydney Morning Herald'Dark, twisty and utterly enthralling, You Need to Know is a gripping domestic thriller [and] yet another unputdownable read from the very talented Nicola Moriarty.' Better Reading'Moriarty has delivered another gripping domestic drama about secrets, lies and fractured families. She builds the tension so expertly, with twists and turns leading towards one cracking end, that you may well need to see a chiropractor afterwards.' The Australian'A tense, well-crafted storyline, interesting, multifaceted characters, and a sensational climax' Book'd Out

About Nicola Moriarty

Nicola Moriarty lives in Sydney's northwest with her husband and two bright, kind (and remarkably strong-willed) teenagers. She is the younger sister of bestselling authors Liane Moriarty and Jaclyn Moriarty. In between various career changes, becoming a mum and studying at Macquarie University, she began to write. Now, she can't seem to stop. nicolamoriarty.com.aufacebook.com/NicolaMoriartyAuthor@NikkiM3 (Twitter)@nicmoriarty (Instagram)


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on April 20, 2021

Grandmother Jill, sons Tony, Pete and Darren, respective partners and grandchildren travel in convoy on Christmas Eve to their holiday home. However, a serious road traffic accident halts their progress. The story is told from several points of view and at the accident scene. First of all, initially......more

Goodreads review by NZLisaM on April 03, 2022

Family drama with tragedy just a hair’s breadth away. 3.5. The Lewis Family; Jill – the matriarch of the family, mother to three adult sons. It’s been nearly a year since she lost her husband, Frank. Tony – the eldest son. Married Andrea two years ago. Pete – the middle son. Married to Mimi. Together the......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on April 16, 2021

Wow, wow, wow, Nicola Moriarty - that was brilliant! You Need to Know is a book that you need to read - trust me! After reading so many glowing reviews from some of my most trusted Bookstagrammers I was intrigued. I have read a few of Nicola's previous books and loved them so I had high expections.......more

Goodreads review by Suz on January 28, 2025

A very busy mystery with lots of characters to love, and lots to dislike. Starting with a serious accident where onlookers do not stop, and the one that does is family. Where to start? Who to help? At the core there are characters with struggle, and others who I didn't warm to. One young mother had a......more

Goodreads review by Janelle on May 17, 2021

A fast paced, domestic drama set in North Shore Sydney that I read very quickly. It’s told from multiple points of view which initially I thought there were too many characters, it took a little while for the brothers to be distinctive for instance. Eventually it all fell into place and I found it i......more