Lying in the Deep

By: Diana Urban

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

A juicy thriller of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist.

After being jilted by her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Jade couldn't be more ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—11 countries in 4 months, all from the luxurious Campus on Board ship—and to wedge an entire globe between her and the people who broke her heart.

But when Jade discovers the backstabbing couple are also setting sail, her obsession with them grows and festers, leading to a shocking murder. And as their friends begin to drop like flies, Jade and her new crush must race to clear her name and find the killer they’re trapped at sea with….before anyone else winds up in body bags.

Perfect for readers of Natalie D. Richards, E. Lockhart, and Karen McManus!

Critic reviews

“Great chemistry and entertaining, nonstop turns of plot steer the ship.” —Booklist

“Psychologically and emotionally stirring.” —Kirkus Reviews

"This cleverly plotted mystery and its earned, complex solution....boast numerous exhilarating twists and red herrings." —Publishers Weekly

"A twisted tale of betrayal, heartbreak, and revenge, Lying in the Deep is shocking from the very first page. As gory as a slasher and as fun as a comedy, this book is a must-read for thriller fans." —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of The Counselors

"Diana Urban is the Agatha Christie of today’s YA audience. Lying in the Deep had me utterly engrossed from the jaw-dropping prologue to the final murderous twist. An absolutely thrilling and romantic read all the way through, and I can’t recommend it highly enough." —Jessica S. Olson, author of A Forgery of Roses

“Whatever your age, this twisty and surprising thriller—with gorgeous settings, swoon-worthy romance, toxic friendships, and a surprise around every corner—will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can. This is storytelling at its best!” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling Author of Her Perfect Life

Not

My favorite mystery even though it had twists and turns. I finished and was glad about the ending

Twists after Twists

This book had twists after twist. I wish there would be a book two. Just to tie up some loose ends with a few characters.
Jade did get on my nerves sometimes though. Because I kept thinking yes I understand you want closure. But just let that idiot ex boyfriend be. He just was so okay with everything that was said. Um sure okay.
Check this book out if you like a murder mystery with some twists.

Great enjoyable story!

Kept my attention the whole way. Interesting characters and storyline. Everything came together in the end and made for a great story

Must read

This was such a great book. Couldn’t put it down! A must read and must share with others!

A little slow at first but ended up really good!

This was a very twisty book. You never know what to expect. The ending really caught me by surprise. It honestly reminded me of The Lions Den by Katherine St. John. Not exactly the same but very similar twists and turns. Highly recommend!