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Apples Never Fall Hardcover – September 14, 2021

by Liane Moriarty (Author)

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#1 New York Times Bestseller ● A Peacock Original TV Series–Now Streaming! ● "Gripping."―Oprah.com
● From Liane Moriarty, the 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.

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An Amazon Best Book of September 2021: Stan and Joy Delaney, partners both in life and on the tennis court, are the parents of four grown children: Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke. Each child, former tennis players themselves, suffers from their own successes and demons. But jealousy is piqued when a mysterious young woman named Savannah shows up at their parents’ house and begins living with them, filling in as the perfect domestic daughter they never had. Then Joy goes missing and Savannah is MIA, and the most obvious suspect is the stormy and physically dominant Stan. Moriarty’s flair for domestic dysfunction paired with mystery is on full display, and the symbolism of including a sport where love equals zero makes this read even more delicious. Apples Never Fall will be a grand slam with the author’s fans and enchant new readers alike. —Sarah Gelman, Amazon Editor

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#1 New York Times Bestseller
SOON TO BE A PEACOCK LIMITED SERIES starring Annette Bening

“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

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (September 14, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250220254
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250220257
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 1.62 x 9.45 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #8,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #370 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
- #419 in Murder Thrillers
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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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ALibby98

Literary proof it's the journey not the destination

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

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What a fantastic read! The characters were well developed and I enjoyed the different perspectives. It kept me guessing until the end and left me with some unanswered questions which I will probably never get answers to. If you enjoy a good mystery, family drama, and secrets being revealed, Apples Never Fall is for you!

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JP

Definitely the style of Moriarty’s more recent books

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024

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I have conflicting feelings about this book. It’s a strange story. Of course, it is Liane Moriarty, so…

Joy and Stan are retired tennis players and coaches. Their children grew up in the tennis world, to the point of obsession. Their lives have been shaped by the competitive atmosphere and by how they perceived their own ability. No one has some minor quirk. Each adult child has serious problems that have a huge impact on the way they live their adult lives. It would have been nice if there was at least one person that seemed healthy. On the other hand, that seemed to be the point. We all have problems.

As the story progresses, we do see the adult children grow through their fears and phobias. It’s after their mother disappears and they have to deal with the possibilities of what happened. I won’t go into the details of that. No spoilers. I will say it’s a young girl who knocks on the parents’ door one night who changes everything, or maybe just brings everything to light.

The story had a very long ending, way after the mystery of the mother, Joy’s disappearance was resolved. It was good in the sense you get to see what happened to each person. It was just very long. And the finale? Wow! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting that any time soon.

In style, this book is more like Moriarty’s “Nine Perfect Strangers”. There’s a lot of characters to keep track of. Minor characters pop back up after not having been mentioned in several chapters and you’ll probably finding yourself searching to see who they are and how they fit in. (Read the kindle edition. It’ll make the search much easier.)

Would I recommend the book? Probably. After all, I did read the whole thing. But, I would put the caveat that a large part of the book is rather depressing. And the ending is absolutely bizarre! Be prepared for a ride!

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Ride-A-Bike

Great Book, Great Characters

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023

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This is the first novel by Liane Moriarty I've read and I was impressed! It's a unique and interesting story of family dynamics that was fully developed. The character development resulted in a long book (that some reviewers have criticized) but the depth of the characters truly adds to the breadth of the story. Plus, with 71 chapters, it's easy to take a break if you only have a few minutes to read. Moriarty has a wonderful command of the English language. Her writing style combined with her extensive vocabulary made the prose of this novel flow beautifully. She is serious and thoughtful and throughout the novel, unexpectedly humorous. I will read her again. An older book first published in late summer of 2021, "Apples Never Fall" is an Amazon Editors' Pick and spent weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List. As of this review date, her overall Amazon rating is 4.2 out of 74,700 ratings with a combined 5-star and 4-star rating of 79%-quite good! I enjoyed every page of this novel, even a few pleasant surprises in the author's "Acknowledgements." I recommend this book to you; read Chapter 70 as if it's the last chapter of the book and treat final Chapter 71 as a twisty "Epilogue." When you finish, you'll close the back cover and say, perhaps out loud, "That was a good book!!"

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Nana02

Not my favorite book of hers

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

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She’s a fabulous writer but this book just lagged. I was bored halfway through. Too many characters and not enough depth. Ending made me wonder if I had missed a few chapters.

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Katelyn Rafte

good storyline

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

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This story definitely kept me interested. I was hoping for a bit more of a twist in the end, but it delivered pretty well. Good read, would recommend.

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Luanne Booth

very clever and subversively funny

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024

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One of my favorites by Moriarty. She drops clues sporadically and you have to be careful to pick them up. Once you do, the story telling becomes plain as day. Nifty!

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Jill R.

Lots of Characters to Follow, but Worth It!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

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There must have been fifteen characters that I needed to keep track of, as they were integral to the plot. However, the characters were so believable in their thoughts and actions. The third person point of view allowed me to understand each person’s thoughts. Sometimes they were so funny and relatable. Moriarty kept the story interesting, but did not resolve a major issue at the end, so it’s up for interpretation.

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Kayla Ramos

Can’t wait to watch the show

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

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I picked up this book because the show got my attention. I havnt seen the show and I’m curious about how they are going to portray everyone. However, I don’t know how I feel about the ending. I feel like it was a big build up to a lacking ending. I’d still recommend it because I think it’s well written and entertaining.

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Beatriz Rodríguez

Buen drama familiar

Reviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2023

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Identifique a algunos personajes de mi propia historia

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gratia domingues

Muito bom

Reviewed in Brazil on April 3, 2022

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Adoro o estilo da escrita da autora, ela vai desenrolando devagar o assunto e vai deixando o leitor preso até a última linha. Muito bom livro. Recomendo

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Clara

Clever!!

Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2022

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Truly the most interesting read I've had in a long time. A unique style that plays off of perspective taking. There are no side characters. Everyone that is introduced plays an important role, even the dog. The author has also managed to weave in modern and events historical events in a natural manner. And where most authors drag out the ending, this author uses it to expand the plot and character development well beyond the conclusion. Its also a surprising page turner. Something that is rare with wholesome writing. Beautifully woven, cleverly written. My first read of this author. Not a single complaint. I highly recommend this book for a refreshing, surprising, intricate "whodunit." Finally an author that's recreating the formula!!

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Leonie

Wat een slecht geschreven verhaal met onrealistische verhaallijn

Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 20, 2024

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Dit boek viel enorm tegen, ik heb het niet eens helemaal gelezen. De personages zijn niet sympathiek, de reacties niet realistisch en het hele verhaal nogal vergezocht.

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annieh

Original and a great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2024

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I really enjoyed this book, the story is great, really draws you in. The characters are well formed and completely recognisable from your own life. Very original story with some fantastic twists and turns.

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