A cunning plot twist keeps the reader engaged throughout the book. Just when the reader believes they have the story figured out, there is a plot twist some may not see coming. Relaxing read for a rainy afternoon.

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this arc in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and company for this opportunity!

I haven’t read a James Patterson book in quite some time so I was thrilled to see this looked more like a domestic thriller than the normal FBI type JP books.

The domestic part of this was great! But the whole Silas aspect did not interest me. It became repetitive to me and somewhat hard to follow the stories of the past.
If this would have stayed on a domestic thriller level, I think it could have been a five star.

LIES HE TOLD ME - The story started off a bit slow but kicked into gear after a few chapters. Interesting story lines, good characters and a few twists made for a hard to put down read. Source: Netgalley. 5*

I loved this so much! It’s an extremely well written, fast-paced read with so many twists! The short chapters make it super easy to fly through the book. I couldn’t stop reading! I needed to know why things were happening and see what was the truth and what wasn’t. This whole story was unpredictable and is easily one of my favorite reads of the year! I had never read a James Patterson book or anything from David Ellis before and will definitely be reading more from both authors!

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown for the opportunity to read this arc!

“I will always wonder if believing a lie would have been preferable to knowing the truth.”

This is a fast paced thriller that will keep you up late at night reading “just one more chapter.”

Hands down my favorite James Patterson book in a while, and I definitely need to read David Ellis.

Thank you to the authors, Little, Brown and Company, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis. Mr. Patterson and Mr. Ellis have masterfully created a complex domestic thriller full of unexpected twists and turns. Written in fast paced short chapters with multiple POVs, the emotional story reveals a dark and unexpected outcome. Highly recommended.
Thank you to the authors, Little, Brown and Company, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

I want to start by saying I'd read David Ellis's grocery list. He knows how to capture his readers and hold onto them throughout the story. The short chapters are wonderful and the 1st to 3rd person perspectives are easy to follow.

Marcie is so relatable and the fact that two men were able to capture a first person POV for a female main character, I really applaud that. It's not always believable but Ellis and Patterson make it seem effortless.

The twists and turns this story takes will leave you on the edge of your seat (and maybe even in tears). The layers of the book are executed flawlessly and they culminate in a really unexpected way. I truly cannot say enough great things about David Ellis, if you haven't read his work, I HIGHLY recommend you do.

“Lies He Told Me” by James Patterson and David Ellis is a gripping psychological thriller that earns a solid five stars. The story follows Marcie as she unravels the mystery of her husband , David. She discovers unsettling truths about the man she thought she knew. The authors skillfully blend suspense with character depth, delivering a narrative full of unexpected twists. This page-turner is a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers, providing an intense and captivating journey into the dark secrets of a seemingly perfect marriage.
I especially liked the chapters being short! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!!
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When Marcie left Hemingway Grove (HG)for bigger and better things, to be a criminal defense attorney she never thought she would end up back there. How could one case change the direction of your life, not once, but maybe even twice? Marcie thought she left that life behind in Chicago when she moved back home to Hemingway Grove to help care for her sick mother, but she never left and met David one day jogging near the river. David and Marcie made a life with each other and made a family in HG. In a crazy act of heroism on David’s part on his 42nd birthday their lives changed forever.

Oh, James Patterson…. Boy can he write a story. I’ve actually never read any of his thriller books, just his Romance books (which aren’t many, but I love every single one of them). When I saw this book up on Net Galley and read the description I was hooked, it was the exact type of thriller/ mystery book I would read. I don’t read many of these types of books a year, but like the throw them in here and there. I can say just about 25% the way through I thought I knew how it was all going to turn out, and at the 60% mark of the book found out I was wrong. This book is fast moving, a page turner and really makes you think. It made me want to read some of James Pattersons other Thriller/ Mystery books. Also, after reading the About the Author and learning about David Ellis and the books he has written, also that he is a justice in the Illinois Appellate Court, I’m interested to see what his other books are about as well. A great team these two authors were for this books. Bravo!

Thank you Net Galley and Little Brown and Company for this eARC in return for my honest review.

It's been a while since this reviewer read a James Patterson novel, and I'm glad I found my way back. Lies He Told Me with co-writer David Ellis is one of the most entertaining books I've read this year. This exciting thriller has more twists than rotini pasta. Wow! The story kept me glued to my Kindle until the early morning hours and I enjoyed every minute. Suspend your disbelief for this nail-biter when you open the pages and then let the story unfold. The novel is brilliantly written and plotted, and a whole lot of fun to read. Recommended.

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Quite the ride!! 😮 A twisty page-turner with so many surprises.

I was hooked after a few chapters and things continued to build and kept me wanting "one more chapter". I was invested in this couple and kept changing my view of what was up!!

David Ellis (a favorite) co-authors this one with James Patterson and it was a win, win for me!

There is an intriguing puzzle that is laid out early, so many questions and twists that had me smiling and thinking about how clever Mr. Ellis can be! I had to "buckle-up" several times.

Anyway, I loved this house of cards and the way things unfolded.

I enjoyed reading this book. It had a good story to it. I liked the variety of characters in it. It was a well written book. I have read other books by this author and liked them too. It took me a while to read this book because I was only reading a bit per day.

This book was VERY enjoyable, and I got hooked from the very beginning. The chapters were short and sweet, and flowed nicely. The only aspect of this book that I really didn't enjoy that much was the whole mob storyline. Otherwise, it would've been a 5 star read for me. This was actually my first book by Patterson. I have read David Ellis before. This made me want to pursue more of Patterson's novels. This was an appreciated approval, and I recommend this book for any thriller lover.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

James Patterson's books never disappoint in terms of the fast pacing and climatic storyline. Easy to read, and can't put down.

I enjoyed Lies He Told Me. The story was fast paced, and the plot was unpredictable. I found myself gasping at some of the twists. This book had strong characters and does keep you at the edge of your seat throughout. I did find some of the reveals to be a little more far fetched than what I usually like in this type of book, but was very satisfied with how the story unfolded.

Lies He Told Me is a gripping thriller which will keep the reader constantly guessing. There are many twists and turns and just when one thinks it is all figured out—it isn’t! There are several intriguing plot points — mysterious disappearance of several objects, an heroic life saving endeavor, a determined FBI agent, a crime boss convicted of tax fraud, a mysterious woman, etc.
This is a true page turner that is impossible to put down and I thank NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication.

David and Marcie are celebrating their anniversary when they see a car go into the water. David saves the person and becomes instantly famous, but Marcie starts to question her husband's past.

Wow what a wild ride! 4.5 stars! I’ve read James Patterson books before but sometimes I have felt they lack some depth of emotion. This is my first David Ellis book and now I’m going to seek out everything he has written. This story is told in rapid fire, short chapters that make you want to keep turning the pages. It doesn’t let up! Just when you think you have a handle on what’s going to happen…boom there’s another twist.
My only issue with the story was the ending. I was hoping for one slight variation.
Thrill a minute! Highly recommend!

Looking for that fast, non-stop thrilling read? You’re search ends here…. This is the book for you! This book is about Dave and Marcie. An ordinary suburban family, 2 kids, a happy life. It all starts on their wedding anniversary. The two of them witness the car as it careened off the bridge and plunged into the frigid waters below. Dave rescues a drowning man from the river, and finds himself in the limelight, somewhere he wishes not to be. Then things begin happening to the Bower’s. Things continue to get worse and Dave becomes more troubled. Dave’s lies begin to create a wedge between himself and Marcie. Marcie goes on a hunt to find out just what is going on, What Marcie discovers shocks her. She begins to question just how well she knows her husband and whether these attacks are not random, but targeted for a series of events that took place years ago, Lies He Told Me is an unputdownable book, brimming with a whirlwind of deceit, thrills and chills. The twists are unrelenting and they do not stop right up until the very last page.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

I stopped reading James Patterson maybe a decade ago when his chapters became two pages long. However I am a huge David Ellis fan (Look Closer is a five star read!) so I requested the ARC.

David and Marcie are happily married with two kids living in a small town. An act of bravery performed by David goes viral and their happy life starts to unravel. Marcie begins to question her husband and his past. An enjoyable fast paced novel.