Catherine Ryan Howard
1 SeriesCatherine Ryan Howard is an Irish author whose debut thriller, "Distress Signals," became a bestseller on the Irish Times and USA Today lists. The novel was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey/New Blood Dagger and the Books Are My Bag Irish Crime Novel of the Year. It also won the Best Mystery at the Independent Press Awards.
In "The Liar's Girl" by Catherine Ryan Howard, Alison Smith, a freshman at Dublin's St. John's College, falls for the charming Will Hurley, who harbors a dark secret. When Alison's best friend is murdered by Will, a serial killer, Alison flees Dublin. Ten years later, a copycat killer emerges, prompting the police to seek Will's assistance. Will agrees to help only if Alison returns to Dublin. Alison must confront her past to stop further murders.
