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Title:	Home Truths
Authors:	Norman, Charity
Genre:	Fiction: New Zealand
Pages:	353
Year:	2024
Publisher:	Allen & Unwin
Language:	English
Description:	The Denbys of Yorkshire are a happy family – Scott’s a teacher, Livia a probation officer, and there’s the children 13-year-old Heidi and five-year-old Noah. However, when his brother Nicky dies unexpectedly, a grieving Scott seeks answers outside the mainstream, drawn into rabbit holes of misinformation and disinformation that threaten all he holds dear. Plausible, compelling and unsettling, this is a thought-provoking thriller uncovering the manipulation and menace of online influencers, and just how far we will go to protect those we love.
Categories:	Fiction, Fiction NZ, Contemporary, Medical/Health, Morals/Ethics, Social commentary/perspectives, Suspense/Thriller, England, Popular Fiction, Staff Pick, Just Added, 2026 Titles

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By: AUCK 307		2026-06-01 14:39:30

Our book loved this book. It created some lively discussion around the power of the internet and how seemingly good, sensible people can be drawn in, in times of vulnerability. Our group like the way it was structured, the story being told through clearly headed blocks from the points of view of the characters. It was well-written and presented in a very credible way.

By: WHANG 018		2026-05-04 13:23:04

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well-written and believable.

By: PIOPIO 001		2026-04-29 12:14:19

A very well-written book, disturbing, frustrating and enjoyed by our group. Lots to discuss.

By: WAIKA 001		2026-03-27 15:02:26

A very interesting read. We all enjoyed this book. There was a quite a bit of discussion about how many issues that the author raised, especially on A.I. and how some people fall for strange schemes when vulnerable, without checking facts.

By: WESTP 006		2025-11-17 10:57:35

A very modern and relevant read, highlighting the dangers of the internet, conspiracy theories etc. This book provoked some very lively discussion. Overall, the group enjoyed this book.