Everyone's telling a different story. Who do you believe? The debut book club thriller from an exciting, original voice in fiction. A page-turning, can't-look-away story about the dark side of celebrity culture - sure to be the most talked-about thriller of 2023. Melanie Lange has disappeared. Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic. Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. The media will say whichever gets them the most views. But whose side are you on? #SaveMelanie #HelpPeter Gripping, shocking and original, THE UGLY TRUTH explores the influence of the press and social media on public opinion and in private lives. It reminds us of the people behind the headlines, and how difficult it can be to separate fact from fiction.