James Patterson and David Ellis work well in this novel to create a interesting story. I enjoyed the overall feel of this book and how the characters felt like they were supposed to. It worked with what I was hoping for and enjoyed getting to figure out what was going on in this world.

When it takes me less than 24 hours to finish a book, I know it's a good one. I literally couldn't put it down. Fat paced, twists and turns all over. The characters bring out emotions, good and bad. Some you'll love and some you'll hate. But, I promise, if you want a good suspense, you're gonna love every page of this book!!

Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company for gifting this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Classic Patterson. A twisting and turning storyline with unique characters.

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"Lies He Told" serves as yet another testament to James Patterson's unrivaled ability to captivate readers with his compelling storytelling. Collaborating with esteemed mystery author David Ellis, Patterson weaves a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the quaint town of Hemingway Grove, the story revolves around David and Marcie Bowers. David, the proprietor of a local pub, and Marcie, a skilled attorney, find themselves entangled in a web of deception and uncertainty. As peculiar events unfold in their surroundings, the tension mounts, and danger looms ever closer. This novel is an absolute must-read, deserving of your undivided attention.

Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC to read and review.

This was an intense, fast-paced thriller that I didn't want to put down! The story was engaging and full of unexpected twists and turns.I loved the twisty plot and mini twists sprinkled throughout, and I know I will think about the book for a while! It was so suspenseful and exciting. I can’t wait to read another book from these two!

Being the huge Patterson fan that I am, I was excited to see this one and was ready for a good read. Patterson and Ellis did not disappoint with this book, that is for sure. I kept thinking I had it all figured out and then another twist would pop up and I was all wrong. I really enjoyed this read as I know you will too.

Marcie and David Bowers are pretty well known in the community of Hemingway Grove. Marcie is a family law lawyer and David owns a popular pub in town. Marcie and David have 2 kids together. They are both focused on raising their kids and managing their work life as well as possible. When strange things start happening in their home one morning, Marcie is wondering what in the world is going on. How could someone get in their house and move things around? They have a security system in the house but have not been arming it. They will now!

Marcie overhears David on the phone one night and what she hears is not something she expects to hear in a conversation by David. When Marcie confronts David about it, he blows her off and tells her the business is just having money problems. Strange things are still happening around them and Marcie sees cars sitting outside of their house that makes her nervous.

When Marcie gets a call that David has been shot and is in the hospital, she knows that she has got to get to the bottom of this and quickly. Marcie hurries to the hospital to see David before they take him into surgery. She doesn't get any answers though so she goes looking for answers in their attic. What Marcie finds out blows her mind and leaves her with unanswered questions. Has her whole life with David been a lie or is there an explanation for what she finds out? You will want to read this book and find out. So good and keeps your attention all the way through.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all opinions are my own. Thanks to NetGalley, the aurhtor and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

I knew I had to pick up this book as soon as I saw David Ellis was a co-author! I actually haven’t ever read anything by James Patterson, but if all his books are this good, sign me up!

I was pulled into this story from the first chapter and it didn’t let me go until the last page. The twists were so well done and I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen…but I didn’t. There were sooo many small surprises that just kept catching me off guard and just added to the brilliance of this book.

The pacing was perfect, I loved the twisty plot and mini twists sprinkled throughout, and I know I will think about the book for a while! It was so suspenseful and exciting. I can’t wait to read another book from these two!

Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company for this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fast paced novel, full of twists and red herrings. It takes a moment to fit all the pieces together and figure out who the players are and their complex motivations. Nothing is ever obvious. Every time I thought I had it, there was another twist.

So, not easy to put down, but all these twists took me to an ending that was not really comfortable. It was simply too complex and too unrealistic.

Thank you Netgalley for this interesting read.

Holy cow! This has so many twists, it has my head spinning. I was immediately pulled in and couldn't put it down. Very very good!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I've read Patterson's books for years but this new thriller with hot author David Ellis is out of the park! This book was fantastic. Fast paced and twisty in all the right ways. I loved it. I didn't see a lot of the twists coming and kept putting my Kindle down for a second when I was hit with another twist. I was surprised all the way to the end! Patterson is very formulaic in his stories and adding David Ellis to this one was a perfect blend. My only slight issue was there were a lot of characters to keep track of - FBI agents, cops, bad guys, lawyers, it was a lot. I know this one will be a huge hit! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers and Ellis and Patterson for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Wow! Wow! What a book! Marcia is a lawyer and her husband David runs a pub. An accident happens and David jumps in it save a man,
But as he is celebrated as a hero others see his face on tv and now know where he lives. Marcia has no idea if the life her husband previously lived— was it a lie or Was he a hero? Grab this book for an exciting read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown for this book.

The book is told from several points of view which added so much to the story. It gave me a look at the minds and thought perspectives of each character. I especially loved the plot twist and the ending. I so totally did not see it coming.

James Patterson always surprises me. I read this book over the course of two days and lived it.

Highly recommend.

Somewhat of a familiar plot – man performs heroic deed, man becomes famous and in the news, man has his past surface that brings with it people trying to track him down.
I gave it the following SCORE:
Setting: Present day, small town in Illinois not far from Chicago
Characters: David Bowers, local pub owner, his wife, Marcie, an experienced attorney, their two children, and a great supporting cast of devious and ever-changing characters
Overview: David, Marcie and family enjoy the typical peaceful existence until David daringly rescues a drowning man in a car accident. David’s new fame does not take long to reach people from his past who want to find him for very good reasons. Strange, minor occurrences in their household alert them to something out of the ordinary going on and Marcie begins to realize that David may have had some secrets from his past. From there, frequent backstories contribute more clues to the mystery and potential danger that may not all be on David’s side of the equation. People, identities, and motivations constantly change in a well-developed storyline.
Recommendation: I rate this book 4 stars
Extras: Plot twists and character surprises are what make a book of this type so fascinating and keep the pages turning. Another good story by a very good author, David Ellis.
Thanx to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to provide this candid review.

A great book. I am a new reader of James Patterson’s but I have become a huge fan. I haven’t read a book by him I did not like.

Superb display of mystery and intrigue at its best.
5 star all the way for Patterson and Ellis.
Marcie and Davids Bowers with their young son and daughter are the perfect family.
Everyone in their small town knows them and they have what seems like, from the outside, a great life.
When strange things start happening around their house that cannot be explained, their entire life heads
into freefall. Marcie begins to find her husband's life may not be exactly as he always portrayed it to be and
suddenly, everything she has known about their life together is questionable.
The story takes off and never stops. The twists and turns are fabulous and keep you flipping the pages in
fast fashion.
A great story and totally one sitting readable.
Bring on the next one guys.

What a page-turner!. This story had so many twists and turns and kept me transfixed until the very end. Who really is David Bowers? A hero who saved someone from certain death? A successful businessman or a cold blooded murderer. This is what Marcy Bowers needs to know and what puts her and her two children in jeopardy. In a small town like Hemingway, there really are no secrets - or are there? I absolutely loved this book. Kudos to James Patterson/David Ellis. Well done. Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I wish it never ended. Loved every minute.

I could not put this book down! Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis is such a good book. Throughout, I was saying, "What the heck," and "Oh no, something is going to happen."

Lies He Told Me is a crisp story that held my attention. There were times I had to set the book aside to catch my breath. I really liked this story and the way each scene unfolded. The pacing was great, and the tension was page-turning. I liked Kyle and FBI agent Francis Blair. But, boy, are there surprises that are in store for anyone reading this book.

There were so many good twists, surprises, and gasp-out-loud moments.

I would highly recommend this book.

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Lies He Told Me was a twisty, turvy, thrilling page turner.

Just when I knew I had it figured out, a not so fast twist appeared followed by another and another.

This one is a must read for anyone that loves an edge of your seat thriller.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview Lies He Told Me.
This is a collab with James Patterson and David Ellis. They are a great team.
This is really a good story. It’s got a great storyline and characters. A married couple David and Marcie live a nice lifestyle in a small town. Two kids, a nice home and good jobs. Everything changes when David becomes a local hero. He saves the life of a drowning man. David is a modest man and doesn’t want the attention.
Soon strange things start to happen. A missing coffee pot, their dog and other things. Marcie is concerned but she doesn’t think it’s a real issue.
But when a fire starts in their yard they both know they are not coincidental
An introduction of new characters and the couples past being the plot full circle and soon they are going to face some criminal factions that they are not prepared to do.
Fast paced and surprisingly twisted and chaotic.
Loved this one. 5 stars

If David Ellis is affiliated I am going to read it. This book did not disappoint. I really enjoyed reading it and didn’t want to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!