The Truth About Her by Jacqueline Maley, HarperCollins

It’s the topicality of debut author Jacqueline Maley’s novel that makes it so compelling. Maley is an award-winning journalist and her storyline unpicks the morality of her own job. Her protagonist is Suzy Hamilton, whose expose uncovers a wellness blogger – Tracey Doran – who claims that her clean-living ethos can cure cancer. Suzy is merciless in her take-down, but when Tracey kills herself, she must face the consequences of her reporting. At the heart of the twisting plot is a discussion about the concept of truth in relation to individuals and the right to tell other people’s “truth”. Fascinating.