
'Lie to Me' by J.T. Ellison is a fast-paced domestic thriller that follows the lives of Ethan and Sutton Montclair, successful writers with a seemingly perfect life until tragedy strikes. When Sutton disappears, leaving behind a note instructing Ethan not to look for her, suspicions arise, and Ethan finds himself at the center of the investigation. The story unfolds with numerous twists and turns, revealing secrets, lies, and unexpected revelations about the characters, all leading to a thrilling and unpredictable conclusion.
Readers are taken on a suspenseful journey through multiple points of view, including Ethan's, the police officer Holly Graham's, and an anonymous narrator who adds an eerie tone to the story. The narrative is filled with complex plot twists, short chapters that keep readers engaged, and a writing style that builds tension and keeps the reader guessing until the very end.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The novel includes themes of infant death, mental illness, domestic abuse, and potential suicide, which could be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
While romance exists, it is heavily strained and evolves negatively due to the characters’ actions and past traumas.
From The Publisher:
Domestic noir at its best. Readers will devour this stunning page-turner about the disintegration of a marriage as grief, jealousy, betrayal and murder destroy the facade of the perfect literary couple. New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison takes her exceptional writing to a new level with this breakout novel.
They built a life on lies
Sutton and Ethan Montclair's idyllic life is not as it appears. They seem made for each other, but the truth is ugly. Consumed by professional and personal betrayals and financial woes, the two both love and hate each other. As tensions mount, Sutton disappears, leaving behind a note saying not to look for her.
Ethan finds himself the target of vicious gossip as friends, family and the media speculate on what really happened to Sutton Montclair. As the police investigate, the lies the couple have been spinning for years quickly unravel. Is Ethan a killer? Is he being set up? Did Sutton hate him enough to kill the child she never wanted and then herself? The path to the answers is full of twists that will leave the reader breathless.
Don't miss Her Dark Lies , the next page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison!
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One of the twistiest books I've read in a long time - loads of fun!
3.5 stars.
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