Fifteen years ago Emma was sent to a summer camp when she was a child. She was the youngest participant and placed in a cabin with three older girls ... Vivian, Natalie, and Allison. One night the three girls slipped out of their cabin in the middle of the night .. and were never seen again.

Emma is now an adult, a rising star in the art world, a woman who has never forgotten the three missing girls. She's turned their disappearance into a series of paintings, with leaves and branches covering three girls in white dresses.

One woman who has seen these paintings is the woman who is the owner of Camp Nightingale. She begs Emma to return to the newly re-opened camp as a painting instructor.Seeing an opportunity to find out what really happened to her friends all those years ago, Emma agrees.

Upon her arrival, Emma is assigned to the same cabin she slept in all those years ago. Doing her own investigation into the girls' disappearance, she discovers that the truth maybe closer than she thinks ... and the truth could cost her more than she's willing to pay.

Well written with a tightly woven plot this thriller weaves together the past and the present. It's a chilling tale, intense with tension that never lets up. All the characters are skillfully constructed, lending an air of credibility to Emma's story. The ending came quite as a surprise.

Many thanks to the author / Penguin Group - Dutton / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

3.5 STARS

I loved loved loved Final Girls and I continued to have my "author obsession" while I read The Last Time I Lied. Sager has the unique ability to write masterful horror while bringing in vibes of the 80s that I know and love. Between the intricate plot and the eerie atmosphere, I was hooked!

This book is absolutely one of my new favorites. Riley Sager has quickly become one of my favorite adult thriller authors, and this book really appealed to my love of summer camps. The mystery kept me turning pages, and the reveal at the end blew me away. I would highly recommend any of his books and absolutely can not wait for his newest one!

This is the third book I’ve read by Riley Sager. I do enjoy his writing style and each book is a definite page turner. I was lucky enough to receive this as an advanced readers copy and read it again later as part of a book club. Sager’s book are great for book club discussions!

Two Truths and a Lie. This is the oldest game in the book, and it's no wonder the girls at Camp Nightingale decided to make that their themed game. But the game takes a drastic turn for the worst when three of the four girls disappear into the dead of night - not to be seen again by anyone.

Emma grows to be a painter in New York, successful and social and quite well off for herself. She hasn't forgotten about what happened all those years ago, however, so when she's invited to Camp Nightingale as an instructor of painting, she hastily accepts in an attempt to find out exactly what happened to her friends. And so starts a deep journey into the real origins of Camp Nightingale, and why it was absolutely the worst choice possible for a group of children to be sent there.

`Sager paints an absolutely gripping tale, full of harrowing twists and turns that make us readers feel like we're right there with Emma while she investigates and tries to figure out exactly what happened. The mood and tone set were perfect for the content presented: creepy and discomforting. Sager has a knack for setting the scene and building the tension until the climax.

This book is a very stark difference from Sager's first novel Final Girls. There is clear growth, especially in the psychological aspect, and the plot blends well with the pace. The only real concern of mine is not being able to place my feelings on the ending; all endings seem to be up in the air when it comes to thriller, especially psychological, but overall I would say that it would satisfy most readers.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this ahead of time! Even if this review is incredibly late.

I honestly have no words. Riley Sagar has changed the game of mystery/thrillers. Not a single one of my predictions were revealed. I was taken by COMPLETE surprise at every twist, which I can’t say for most thrillers I’ve read. Unreal. This book was incredible.

Another hit that left you guessing until the end. This book solidifies be as a Riley Sager fan for life. The ending will leave your jaw on the floor.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. This is a thriller from the beginning to the end. I’ve decided that Riley Sager just may be one of my must read authors after finishing this!

This was a book I read as a buddy read last year! I enjoyed Final Girls, Riley Sager’s debut novel, and enjoyed it. I didn’t love it, but it was one of those books where you read it, you enjoy it, and you can tell that the author is really going to grow. I was super impressed to see that this was correct. Sager’s second book, The Last Time I Lied was one of my favorite thrillers of 2019. Incredibly well written, interesting story, great characters. I was obsessed with this book while I was reading it and I look forward to reading it again in the future. If you have not read Sager, you really need to. This is a great one to start off with. Great thriller with a fun camp aspect, a history and lots of great twists!

It's not a secret that I'm a huge fan of Riley Sager and literally everything he writes. All three books of his that have been published are easy 5 stars from me, and The Last Time I Lied is no exception! This one kept me guessing the entire time and, as usual, the ending left my jaw on the floor. The writing is so easy to get lost in and fly through most of the book in one sitting, and one of my favorite things about this (and the other two books of his) is that you can't trust any of the characters. An unreliable narrator makes this book so much better because you don't know if you can actually trust anything that's happening. I can't recommend this (and every other) book to fans of thrillers and maybe even readers who may be hesitant to get into the thriller genre!

Riley Sager did not disappoint with this second book. I loved Final Girls and was highly anticipating this story, especially because it takes place in a camp. I don't know why this thrills me, but for some reason it just makes the story seem so much spookier.
I liked the overall premise of this story more than I did Final Girls. The mystery behind what happened to the missing girls from the camp and whether or not our main character is reliable was really well written. I had a hard time pinpointing who I thought had done it and found myself really working over the details to try to figure it out. Even then, I wasn't prepared for that last plot twist at the end. It gave me cold chills and made me excited (oh, please let there be a sequel!!!!).
I did think the thrown in mystery of the history of the lake was unneeded. I know it was placed in there to try to fool the reader, but I think anyone could see right through it. It was such a far fetched part of the story and I even found myself rolling my eyes at some of those parts.
I loved the main character. I liked seeing her as a teenager at the camp herself and struggling to fit in, and also her struggling to overcome her mental health issue as an adult. I found her very likable despite her flaws.
I think what really made this whole story worth it was the ending. Sager writes fantastic endings that keep you on your toes and leave you begging for more.

Sager is brilliant. This is a dark and twisty read that I could not put down. I devoured this book, but then didn't want it to end. It is the perfect book for those who want an edge of your seat thriller.

I requested this book from NetGalley and then quickly proceeded NOT to read it. The synopsis was intriguing when I read it the first time but for some reason I couldn’t bring myself to read it. I really think it was this creepy cover that was putting me off. I really wish the cover has just a dark forest.

Then I found myself hearing about Lock Every Door, everywhere. And I saw that I already had a book by Riley Sager, duh. So I started reading it.


This book definitely held my attention long enough to finish it and finish it quickly. Having 3 kids and little time to read I tend to NOT FINISH books that I can’t seem to get into. I don’t have that kind of time.

But this one did. And I got to say it’s partly because it’s set at camp. I was always fascinated with the camp and going to camp when I was little. And I never did. So the idea of being at camp and reading about summer was nice.

Ok so here are my first thoughts. I kept having a weird feeling about Francesca (Frannie) she just didn’t feel truthful. I, for a while, fantasized about the idea that she was behind it all.



I really enjoyed this book because of the suspense and the need to find out WHO DID IT?! WHAT HAPPENED?! I kept guessing as to who the killer was and what really happened to the girls but every time I thought I had it figured out, it presented itself with another twist. While some of the characters were really irritating and I wish there was more character building in this book overall, I still really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quick summer thriller. Or Fall.

The story is told in flashbacks, with each one taking us closer and closer to the truth. And lies.

The story would have been better for me if the characters were more believable. I just couldn’t picture them in real life. They weren’t important to me and I didn’t really care if they lived or died because I didn’t feel connected in any way to their story. But I still wanted to find out what the heck happened.

I was also annoyed by the whole “Two Truths and a Lie” theme that was going on throughout the whole book. I felt like I was reading a book for pre-teens, which isn’t right because of the over-sexualized Vivian. I was rolling my eyes quite a few times. But it’s something I could live with.

The biggest appeal for me was the setting. I love books, movies and anything that is set at camp. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I’ve always wanted that experience and never got it, but I just liked the woods, lake, and cabin feel.

The ending was somewhat surprising, I definitely thought it was going to end differently and I am slightly disappointed in how it ended. I think I’d prefer something more SHOCKING.

Overall, good book!

When Emma was a teen, three of her friends went missing from their summer camp. After years of painting the girls over and over again, she's been asked to return to the camp as an art teacher. Will she accept? And, if so, will she finally be able to put the past behind her? Or does something sinister await her return?

This is my second book by Riley Sager, but unfortunately and despite all of the hype, I haven't found them as suspenseful as everyone else. This one, for instance, reminded me so much of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls (4 stars) and Trace of Evil (3 stars and released after this book), so I just couldn't give it more than 3 stars.

I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book ended up surprising me, which is something that doesn't happen as much as I wish it did. We are taken on a journey from present to past and then back to the present. It all revolves around the disappearance and supposed deaths of three girls from an all girls summer camp - a camp for the ultra privileged set.

One thing that I was not to fond of was the change from Past POV to Present POV. It wasn't done consistently and became confusing as to the "when" that things were occurring, especially when listening to the Audible version - which I alternated between the audio and the printed version. The author uses this style to deliver the story piece by piece, not letting the reader know exactly what happened that summer until the very, very end. Because of this, there were moments when I wasn't sure what summer we were in - some intentional, but others - I'm sure were not on purpose.

All in all, this device is very effective and succeeds in building a thrilling story arc as we try to piece together all of the information we are given. The MC is a very unreliable narrator and we are forced to go down the path that she is on, but that only helps to build the feelings of suspense, frustration and uncertainty. As we get near the end things finally start to come together and there are definitely twists that you do not see coming - boy are there.

This book comes down to secrets, guilt and the resulting actions because of those feelings. This is true from our MC Emma, but we also begin to realize that many of the characters had their own reasons for believing and acting the way they did as well. The fun is in trying to put the puzzles together and the book seems to take off during the last quarter of the book.

This was my first book by this author, but I look forward to reading more in the future. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book for an honest review.

This book is one of my favorite books EVER! Riley Sager is such a master mystery/thriller writer and I will read anything that he ever releases. I feel so lucky to have received an early copy!

Really enjoyed this book. Had me guessing the whole time. This is the second book by this author and I will definitely be adding them to my must read authors

Very original story. Well written. Had me guessing until the end. I felt the characters had depth. Haunting.

I have not read Final Girls, but I loved how atmospheric this book was. I am a former Girl Scout which is perhaps why I was so invested in what happened in the camp and how the past continued to haunt Emma.

I am officially a Riley Sage fan! Great follow up to his first book, Final Girls. I still think Final Girls was a bit better, but I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was a very quick and exciting read!