by T.M. Logan (Goodreads Author)

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Lou Jacobs's review
Jun 18, 2018 · edit

really liked it

Deception and misdirection are tantamount to the unraveling of this suspenseful tale. This is not a deep multilayered, highly analytical novel but rather an entertaining twisted psychological thriller that one cannot help but gobble up in several sessions by poolside. The main character is a somewhat naive cuckolded husband who provides the vehicle of a convoluted and enjoyable story line that points out the far reaching negative impact of social media and technology.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this Uncorrected Proof in exchange for an honest review. I certainly look forward to more twisted tales from this engaging writer.

This book caught me from the very first few pages and never let up. I had a hard time putting it down when I had to.
When one encounter leaves Joe stunned he finds out his wife has lied. But, is this just one little white lie or is it just the beginning of a whole new world for Joe? When you've been married for over a decade you know your spouse almost as well as you know yourself . . .right?? Could there be any way that everything as you know it isn't true?

Loved it! Nonstop twists and turns made me finish the book in one sitting. Never saw most of the plot twists coming. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this book as it kept my interest from the first page. I was definitely not expecting the plot twist at the end so I was happy with that!! Part of me wants to go back through the book now that I know what I know so I can read some of the passages again. I look forward to more books from this author!!

I loved reading this psychological thriller. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and I was guessing until the very end. It’s very well written and kept me sucked in from the first page. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

This was a great book! I really enjoyed reading this. It was a fast read because I kept wanting to know what was gonna happen. I would definitely recommend this read.

For lovers of
The Woman in Cabin Ten
After Anna
The Girl on the Train
Gone Girl

Tense, gripping, manipulating. page turner. But stupid, stupid, stupid. How could one person be so stupid. I was screaming inside “stop it now, just stop provoking what can only be a bad ending..”

The clues are all there, the story is beyond believable. A basically nice guy makes a detour one night and his life as he has known it is over. Imagine your world taken over by someone more technologically savvy than you. Imagine being controlled and directed by the need to prove that you are innocent of a suspected crime while everything in your life is disintegrating. This is a book for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and mysteries to be solved.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for a copy.

I couldn't put this book down! LIES was fast paced and very well written. An impressive second book, and I will definitely read more by this author. I gave the book five stars because it kept me intrigued until the very last page. It's not a perfect book, but was nevertheless a fun read. I would have enjoyed the story more if the solution had been woven into the plot in the third act instead of offering an info dump at the end. Still, this was a thoroughly entertaining story. Received a copy of the book from NetGalley for an honest review.

I gripping tale of how a marriage can go from happy one moment to disrepair the next. A chance sighting puts everything and everyone in motion. Twists and turns pull you further into the mayhem. A very good stoty

Addictive! This book hits the ground running, and you don’t want to put it down or end, Expect the unexpected. It does bring to light how an innocent individual could be convicted of a crime on circumstantial evidence alone. A must read!

I received an electronic copy of this book from NetGalley.

Joe is happily married to the love of his life, raising their 4-year-old son Will, and then it all falls apart when he sees his wife Mel going into a hotel and having a heated argument with a friend named Ben, who subsequently disappears. The police suspect foul play, and Joe is a person of interest in the disappearance.

The action ramps up to breakneck speed as Joe tries to find Ben to clear himself of suspicion. Then he stumbles upon revelations that threaten to shatter his world. But all is not as it seems, and then the plot twist to end all plot twists presents itself. I don't want to say anything more than that. Spoilers, you know.

Just don't start reading this book late at night. You'll stay up way past your bedtime. I guarantee it.

MTold in first person, this story has so many twists and turns it will leave you breathless!

Joe Lynch is a school teacher, husband and father. His life is pretty near perfect- until it isn’t.

A single event changes Joe’s safe, secure world forever and nothing will ever be the same again.

Faced with a murder charge on a crime he didn’t commit, the possible adulterous activities of his wife-the woman he thought he knew so well-Joe is forced into the car and mouse game of his life.

There’s a surprise twist at the end I guarantee you won’t see coming, and so much suspense it’s almost impossible to set the book down.

I give Lies 5+ lovely kisses- a must read!




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Outsanding. I finished it in one day (audio version). The characters were very well done and the interaction was right on. The plot was fantastic. It was like a Hitchcock story. Never sure what will happen next and the end is a real shocker.

William is a absolutely adorable little boy and gives some release from the tension of the story. The writer incorporated a lot of tech with the cell phones and it is all very believable.
Like a hungry puppy Joe followed the crumbs. His search for Ben getting more confusing as he tried to find him.
When the cops get involved Joe has to convince them that Ben is just messing with him to get even.
Joe's wife, Mel, wants to understand his obsession with finding Ben, but she has her own lies to hide.
This is so skillfully crafted that I didn't catch on till the last. I love mysteries and this is one of the best I have read in a long time.

Thank you NetGalley for the preview copy I really loved it.

Thanks so much, Net Galley, or a chance to read and review Lies.
I was drawn in from the beginning....
Joe just saw his wife with another man, her best friend's husband, Ben.
There is an accident and Ben disappears. Suddenly, Joe finds himself a suspect....for murder!
That's just the beginning of this twisty tale.
Lies, where do they begin....where do they end? I think this could be my best read this year. Check it out!

I absolutely loved this book !! How have I not read this author before ?

Lies was a roller coaster of a ride as Joe's whole life changes the day he follows his wife's car.

You will look at your cell phone suspiciously after this read.

Lots of things happening as you just want Joe to come out ahead.

Didn't see that ending coming.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book

Joe is married to his wife Mel and together they have a young son named William. They all seem happy with their life until one day Joe and his son see Mel out and decide to follow her so that they can surprise her. That decision ultimately leads to a whole chain of events unfolding that will forever change the lives of everyone involved. I was instantly hooked from the very first sentence and this entire book had me questioning every character and trying to figure out what was really going on. This was a twisty story that will leave readers guessing what is truly happening up till the very end. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

Joe has a wife and a 4 year old son and he loves both dearly. He's a high school teacher and is happy with his job and the fact that he's the primary caretaker of his son, due to his wife's more demanding job. His life explodes when he sees his wife with a long time friend and realizes that they might be having an affair. Almost immediately things start falling apart for Joe, as he get threatening messages from Ben, the man his wife might be having an affair with, while this same man has disappeared and Joe is being suspected by the police, of having killed Ben.

Joe's wife, Mel, admits the affair and even though she says she is very sorry for all that has happened, Joe doesn not trust her anymore. He wonders if she plays a part in all that is going on. He can trust no one, as his friends abandon him due to his connection to what has happened and he is suspended from his job. The police have a growing pile of evidence against him and Joe realizes that he's going to have to find a way to bring Ben out in the open, proving that Joe hasn't killed Ben.

I really enjoyed this book. One of my suspicions was correct but another part of the mystery surprised me. The tension was high with all of this happening in less than a week and a half. Joe's life crumbled around him and proving his innocence seemed impossible unless he could prove Ben was alive. Very good read and I thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.

Great page turner. The ending of each chapter left me hungry for more. It's the story of a husband and father whose world is turned upside down by an unexpected meeting. The use of technology and social media is creatively orchestrated by the story's villain. And the twist at the end? Never saw it coming!

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

Joe is an easygoing grade school teacher, very much in love with his wife, Mel, and their 4-year-old son. One day after Joe picks up his son from day care/pre-school, his son points out “Mummy’s car” just on the other side of the road. When Joe realizes that his son is correct, and that his wife is unexpectedly just around the corner, they decide to do a spur of the moment surprise for her. Unfortunately, the surprise is on Joe---and when he discovers his wife hasn’t exactly been honest with him about her whereabouts and activities, the lies start to spiral to the point where Joe’s left not knowing who he can really trust. This book is fast-paced, and although at times I wanted to yell at Joe to think smarter, considering everything going on in the book I have to admit he’s probably doing the best he can. This is the first book I’ve read by TM Logan, but it won’t be the last.

I really liked this book. It started a little slow for me, but I was a bit distracted because I've been working a lot. So, that could be the reason. I soon became enthralled and looked forward to reading more every night after work. I honestly thought I had it figured out...but, no! I wasn't expecting the ending and I like that very much in a book. The characters were well-developed and I connected with each character. Thank you so much for letting me read this book. I will watch for more from this author!