Once again, Lisa Gardner delivers another solid Detective D.D. Warren novel to add to her bestselling series. In her newest adventure, D.D. finds herself working alongside her CI, Flora Dane, yet again in this fast paced, suspenseful thriller to uncover the mysterious death of main character, Evie's, husband, Conrad Carter. The story chronicles the aftermath of Conrad's death while simultaneously digging into the past killing of Evie's father and creating connections between characters both new and old in order to help solve the mystery that unfolds. Gardner does a great job of tying old characters and story plots from pervious novels into her newest addition which is an exciting development for die hard fans of the Detective Warren series. The addition of new characters, such as true crime expert, Keith, also help to add more dimension to the story and leaves room his return in future novels. Overall, the story and plot flow well, being told from the three different perspectives of D.D., Flora, and Evie. This is yet another Lisa Gardner title that leaves the reader constantly second guessing themselves, wondering who could be behind all the mayhem, and furiously reading to the end to uncover how it will all unfold.

Let me preface this review by saying I have never read anything by Lisa Gardner, but also let me say that I have a stack of her books in my TBR pile. After reading this, they’re definitely coming up soon on my next to read. WOW! This was a whirlwind of a novel. I fell in love with the characters. Anyone who knows me knows that I love a strong female lead. This not only gave me one, but three of those. D.D. Warren is actually who I want to be when I grow up now, not even joking. This was a novel that made me feel like I was immersed in a movie, like I couldn’t guess the ending, which I love. The book is releasing on February 19, and I highly recommend everyone picking up a copy! You won’t regret it! I am seriously in awe of how much I love this book!!! thank you!

Conrad Carter, a traveling salesman, is found brutally murdered in his home. When police arrive on the scene, his wife, Evie, is found with the gun in her hand. Her husband was shot 3 times and oddly enough, his laptop was shot 12 times. Evie, a 5-month pregnant schoolteacher, is arrested on the scene for his murder.

Detective DD Warren is in a mostly managerial position now with the police department, but she feels personally connected to this investigation, so she decides to get involved. Sixteen years ago, when Evie was only 16-years old, she “accidentally” shot and killed her father. Detective DD Warren was the investigating officer and now Evie’s involvement in yet another shooting seems like a strange case of deja vu.

Flora Dane is a kidnapping survivor turned vigilante. When DD worked with Flora previously to take down a criminal they both had vested interest in, Flora became DD’s unpaid confidential informer. When Flora sees Evie’s arrest on the news and a photo of the victim, Conrad, she is brought back to her horrific time with her kidnapper. She remembers meeting Conrad at one of the dive bars she was taken to and the circumstances were far from pleasant.

Flora tells her story to DD and they work together to uncover the truth behind this seemingly straightforward domestic murder. Nothing is at it seems and it appears this crime is a web of lies and secrets that are not easy to decipher. It appears Carter was tangled up in the dark web, which would explain the destroyed computer. But how did Evie find herself caught up yet another fatal shooting and is she truly innocent after all?

Never Tell is the 10th installment in Lisa Gardner’s Detective DD Warren series. This series just keeps getting better and better the more books Gardner puts out! The book is told through the narratives of Evie, DD and Flora, all of their perspectives vital in order to piece together this mystery. I started this series on book 8 and have since gone back to start the series from the beginning. The books in this series can definitely be read as standalone novels, so if you haven’t read the previous books, you can read book 10 and not be confused. Although, I would recommend reading the whole series, as what I’ve read thus far is phenomenal. Lisa Gardner has a way of writing mysteries that keep me on the edge of my seat, quickly turning the pages to uncover the mystery. Highly recommend! 4.5/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dutton Books and Lisa Gardner for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

D D Warren and Flora Dane are back in Lisa Gardner’s tenth thriller, Never Tell. Pregnant Evie Carter comes home and discovers her husband has been shot dead in his office. She panics, it seems, and grabs her gun and shoots up her husband’s computer. When the police arrive, they find Evie holding the gun, and arrest her for the murder of her husband. She refuses to speak and doesn’t admit or deny anything. Warren is assigned to the case; she is acquainted with Evie because years before Evie was involved in another shooting where she accidentally shot her beloved father to death. Warren believes Evie is guilty of killing her husband. Flora Dane gets herself involved in the investigation; she and Warren don’t always agree. Is it a coincidence that the same woman was involved in two shootings? Did Evie kill her husband? Why did Evie shoot up her husband’s computer? Why won’t Evie discuss the previous incident?

Never Tell is another well-written thriller with dozens of ups and downs. The suspense starts to build during the first chapter, and doesn’t stop until the very end. Those who have read the series are familiar with Warren and Dane, as they are well-developed characters and have been featured in the previous novels in the series. Gardner does an excellent job of developing the new characters in this book Evie Carter, her mother, her father, and their family lawyer who features front and center in helping Evie get to the bottom of finding the real murderer before Evie is convicted; they seem real and are very believable.

The story flows well – Gardner is an excellent story teller, and this story is one that is fascinating. The twists and turns are surprising, and of course, as is Gardner’s style, the dénouement is surprising. This novel will keep everyone on the edge of their seats.


Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

Never Tell does a great job starting off at a fast pace and maintaining it throughout- the author manages to hold off the big reveal until very close to the end, but still ties up the story well, if concisely. The plot doesn't advance D.D. Warren's storyline much, but Flora gets a chance to really shine and develop further as a character in this one. While I don't think it's strictly necessary to read this series in order, readers who have already read the books that feature Flora will have a much better understanding of where she is coming from.

Since LIsa Gardner is one of my favorite mystery authors, this was destined to be a favorite book, and it didn’t disappoint. My favorite character was a focus of this book, none other than the elusive and mysteriously quirky Flora Dane. The main character is the victim, Evie, who is also the person charged with the murder of her husband. Flora works with Detective D.D. Warren to solve the case and to find the bad guy. I must say that I was not able to figure it out until the very end, so it was a mystery that kept me interested until the very end. There are a lot of other characters, some not really present because they are already deceased, not the least of which is the man who long ago kidnapped and terrorized Flora. He still lives very much in her mind and influences her actions and choices. The mental stability of Flora could be in question, but she is so canny that she not only helps D.D., but she also initiates bringing other experts into the case. I enjoyed how the plot rolled smoothly, with the narrators being D.D., Flora and Evie. There were several surprises along the way, but I won’t share them because I don’t want to spoil it for others. Readers of procedural police crime thrillers and mysteries will definitely want to add this book to their shelf of books that have to be read and enjoyed this year.

Wow! Lisa Gardner does it again. D.D. & Flora never disappoint and Never Tell was no different. To me D.D. Warren books are always addicting and I know the minute I start one I am not going to want to put it down until I am done.

In this particular book D.D. is tackling the case of Evie who is found with a gun in her hand and her husband dead in front of her. Evie is known to D.D. for accidentally shooting her father when she was younger. But, everything may not be as it seems in this case. Her husband is dead and the computer in front of him has been shot 12 times. What was she trying to hide? D.D. and our favorite vigilante Flora tackle the case and find that everything is not as it seems to be in Evie's world. Where will this investigation lead them and what will they learn about Evie, her husband, and the past shooting of her father.

This book will have you sitting on the edge of your chair gasping to find out what is going to happen. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes police procedural and suspense because it provides an excellent dose of both!

Holy Moly!!! I loved this book!!! I could not put down!!! I can not wait for the release so I can buy! I NEED the physical copy ASAP!! Best book of 2019!

Lisa Gardner is at the top of her game. She never fails to disappoint. Her newest book contains several badass women - Flora Dane, Kimberly Quincy, new character Evie, and D.D. Warren herself - and their stories are fast-paced, action-packed, and not to be missed. It was a quick read for me - I could not read it fast enough. More Flora, please!!

I am a fan of Lisa Gardner's D.D. Warren novels, they are always chuck full of mystery, suspense and twists that will give you whiplash!
Evie has everything, the perfect husband and is pregnant with their first child! But Evie has a past that is making her number one suspect for killing her "perfect" husband! D.D. Warren has to uncover who the murder is and why was this man killed!
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I find ready Lisa Gardner novels almost therapeutic, in a disturbing way. I sit and read for hours, submersed in a world not my own full of threats and suspense, only to exit, slightly breathless at the end back to my mundane life. Never a boring book, this newest addition does not disappoint.

This is a typical D.D. Warren novel. Suspense, mystery, killing. I actually figured it out a few chapters before D.D. and everyone else who done it but I have read every D.D. Warren book. This was a very enjoyable read as are the other D.D. Warren books. Evie is a young wife expecting her first child with her amazing husband. Her life should be great but it's not. See Evie was accused of killing her father as a teen and now her husband has been shot to death. Guess who is the number one suspect? Now Evie has to prove her innocence while trying to unravel the mysteries around her father's death. Detective D.D. Warren has a doozy on her hands with this one and enters our friend Flora Dane. Flora recognizes Evie's husband from her days as a kidnap victim.

Lisa Gardner writes each chapter from the point of view of either Evie, D.D., and Flora and all of them intertwine with one another. The transition from one point of view to the other is done seamlessly and without any confusion on how they connect.

The first chapter draws you into the story making you want more by starting it with a murder. The story evolves from a simple murder to a more complex one with many twists and turns. The story focuses both on the present and on the past and Lisa Gardner does a wonderful job in making sure that you will not see how the present murder and the past murder are connected.

Lisa Gardner writes a mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat while you continue to try to guess whats coming next. She does a splendid job in making sure that you do not see what's coming.

I liked the writing and the characters. I enjoy Lisa Gardner's books and the fact that you can pick up one in a series and not be lost if you haven't read the previous stories. For some reason, I couldn't bring myself to finish this one. I got to about half way and just didn't want to. I felt like I could do without finding out the end. I know that sounds weird, but I was just done with it and wanted to move on to another story. This may be one that I will continue at a later date, but for now, I just lost interest.
I would like to thanks NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Lisa Gardner's Never Tell brings D.D. Warren and Flora Dane back together in a powerful mystery that kept me glued to the pages. The story is told in three voices: D.D., Flora, and Evie Carter.

Evie Carter's husband is shot three times at his desk. Evie takes the gun and shoots his computer twelve times just as the police arrive.

When D.D. is notified, her interest is amplified because 16 years ago, Evie killed her father. That death was ruled accidental. D.D. vividly remembers this case and how sixteen-year-old Evie behaved at the time. Now D.D. has to wonder whether the death of Evie's father was really accidental.

When Flora sees the news and recognizes the photo of Conrad Carter as a man who met with Jacob Ness, Flora's kidnapper, she is stunned. (There is a lot of back story on how D.D. and Flora met and how Flora became a vigilante and D.D.'s confidential informant. Flora's first appearance in this series begins with Find Her.)

Evie, who has been subject to suspicion and media scrutiny for years, tries to figure out what happened to her marriage and to her life. The answers are surprising, and Gardner carefully introduces them while still keeping the reader in suspense.

Gardner's introduction of Flora Dane into an established series was a brilliant move. In Never Tell, she introduces two new characters that will give her a broader range of stories to tell. Evie's character has enough depth to make it possible she may appear again in future works and the computer geek and crime buff Keith Edgar will provide another aspect to future works.

Never Tell is an excellent, well-plotted, and fascinating addition to the series. I had to slow myself down with this one--it moves quickly and skillfully from one voice to another, but without leaving each chapter as a cliffhanger. I finished each chapter ready to switch to a new perspective, not frustrated at being cut off in the middle of a story.

If you've already been involved with these characters, you will love this one. If not, it functions well as a standalone, but you might want to go back to Find Her to get all of the background on Flora Dane.

Recommended.

NetGalley/Penguin Group
Crime Fiction/Suspense. Feb. 19, 2019. Print length: 416 pages.

Never Tell is the latest suspenseful thriller in Lisa Gardner's series featuring Detective D.D. Warren. What I love about Gardner's books in particular is their ability to be read as standalones, making them ideal selections for book clubs. Never Tell brings back Flora Dane (former kidnapping victim, turned advocate) featured in book eight in the series, along with newcomer Evie Carter. Evie arrives home from work to discover her husband has been shot and knows given her history, she will be at the top of the suspect list. Sixteen years earlier, Evie was accused of killing her husband. D.D. still has doubts even though it was deemed an accident. The story also pulls from Flora's past as she recognizes the victim as someone potentially tied to her former kidnapper. The plot is expertly paced and contains plenty of twists and turns to keep the story moving. Gardner is an expert at weaving together seemingly unconnected paths into one heart pounding ending.

Gardner’s latest is the tenth installment in the series, but it can easily be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel.
A man is murdered in his home, and his wife Evie is found holding the smoking gun. It appears to be an easy case. Sergeant D.D. Warren recognizes the woman from an earlier case, when Evie was accused of shooting her father. It now appears she’s killed her husband. Are the cases connected?

For readers of the series, they will recognize some familiar characters. The story is told in multiple POVs. Details are revealed in a way to keep the reader guessing as the clues unfold for the characters. I will likely go back and read others in the series as I wait for the next installment.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

I cleared my schedule so I could read this in one sitting, but I was enjoying it so much I made it last. I really didn’t want it to end.
Another fantastic thriller from Lisa Gardner, you will find yourself in the company once again of Detective D.D. Warren and Flora Dane. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the previous books in the series, as the author does a great job of bringing you up to speed. (Side note- go read them when you finish, they are all terrific)
This latest addition to the series does not disappoint. Just when I thought I knew what was happening, there were more twists and turns, right up until the end.
A true page turner, with a suspenseful storyline until the very end.

If you are a Lisa Gardner fan, I highly recommend Never Tell. This is a great book for fans of her Detective DD Warren series (which this book falls into), as well as her Quincey/Rainey series - as there are nods to characters from that series as well. There are also characters from previous DD Warren books, too. For those that haven't read either series, that's okay - this book could also serve as a stand-alone, as it gives enough background information. However, there are spoilers from previous books in the series.

Anyways, this book begins with Evie Carter walking into her house and discovering her husband dead - and her picking up the shotgun and beginning to shoot his computer, as the police arrive. Immediately, she is arrested for his murder - as she is literally holding the smoking gun. This book intertwines Evie's story, past and present, as Detective DD Warren, the lead detective on the scene, recognizes Evie from a case she worked 16 years ago - the death of Evie's father. And Evie has a secret she has been keeping for half her life related to that.

This book also centers on Flora, DD's "Confidential Informant," who we have met in previous books, as well. Flora is trying to get over a trauma of her own, and is working hard on framing herself as a survivor. I thought the growth we saw in Flora throughout this book was brilliant - I think Lisa Gardner really does her research is is able to get into the mind of someone who survives a trauma or tragedy. For Flora, it really is a two-step forward, three-steps back process. I look forward to (hopefully) watching Flora's story evolve more in future DD Warren books!

I truly couldn't put this book down - there were twists and turns, things I predicted, and things I did not predict. There were a couple pieces that I think actually wrapped up a little too nicely - but I think that is typical of most books.

For fans of Lisa Gardner - this is.a MUST READ! I give it 4.5/5 stars!

*I was provided a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*

Thank you netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review/opinion. The description, where there's layers was perfect. This book was a fast read because it was fabulously pieced together. Definitely interested in this author.