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I’ve been a fan of Tami Hoag for years, and was pleased to have a first look at her latest book. And I was not disappointed! She created characters that allowed me to visualize them and their locations as the plot developed. The detectives’ investigations gave me clues, yet kept the suspense going without giving me the solution to the crimes too early. My only criticism was the use of Cajun dialect throughout, with a note at the beginning that there was a glossary of the translation at the end of the book. Since I was reading on my kindle, I would have had to go to the end of the book each time I had a question. I think any reader who enjoys a suspenseful murder mystery would find Bad Liar a great choice.

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Bad Liar was worth the long wait. Even though it’s been years since I’ve read the earlier books in this series, it stands alone and on top. I took a week to read it because I wanted to savor it. But since I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait again I took my time instead of binging it like I have done with all of her prior novels.

Every character is fully developed and I found myself fighting for, being angry with and loving and aching for them.

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Bad Liar is an excellent mystery. Very readable, well-plotted, great character development—Tami Hoag has all the novel writing bases covered. Beyond the whodunnit aspect of the story, she does an excellent job describing the power of love and both the good and bad that can result. We also see the unpredictable nature of the human behavior and the impact that one action can have on the person who takes that action as well as all those affected by it in the future. Highly recommended!

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Author seems well-versed in Cajun "society". It would have been good to see the glossary of Cajun terms at the beginning of the text, not at the end. It was an eye-opening revelation of the different ways drug use can destroy the lives of both the users and their families. Following the twists and turns of the police investigation was fascinating.

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BAD LIAR - I need to get back to my public libraries and catch up with some of the authors I have read for years. Ms. Hoag being one of those preferred authors. This is an interesting, intriguing and immersing read with good characters, interesting story lines and plenty of tragedy to go around. Source: Netgalley. 5*

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Prepare for a fast paced new thrilling mystery suspense with twists and turns and a ending that I didn't see coming!!! Tami Hoag's new book Bad Liar was magnificent! She is one of the best writers in the the genre of thriller/ mystery/suspense and this book is sure to be on the best sellers list were all her other books have been. Once again we are headed to the bayou's of Louisiana with Nick Fourcade and his wife Annie Broussard. On Annie's first day back on the job she deals with a mother who's adult son has disappeared and no one seems to be investigating his disappearance. He was a big high school football hero years ago until a injury sidelined his dreams and left him hooked on drugs. After years of drugs and failed rehab stays he claimed he was cleaning up his act.So why is he all of a sudden missing? While Annie looks into Robbie's disappearance Nick is investigating a murder! A man's been found dead with his face blown off and both hands mutilated due to defense with no Id and only a scrap of paper from the local junkyard. As the plot thickens it seems that not only is Robbie missing but so is Marc Mercier the one who became the towns golden boy after Robbie Fontanot's dreams were crushed after his football accident. Marc had come home to help run his dying fathers business. He was loved and admired by almost everyone in the town! So who would want to hurt him? The storyline and storytelling is phenomenal and the suspects all Bad Liars!!! The deception is deep and the list of whodunit real long! And the climatic ending will throw you for a loop! Some things I did kind of figure out, but not the identity of murdered man dead in the swamp! Awesome twist and very clever if you ask me! I've been reading Tami Hoag books for years!! She's a simply amazing writer and will always be on my short list of 1 click picks without question! If you are a fan of thrillers this is a must read! And the good thing is if you get hooked, she has a whole back list of more amazing reads! Until next time Luv's💋😉

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First and foremost, thank you Tami Hoag, Penguin Group and NetGallery for this ARC.
From the first page I was invested in the characters. Tami Hoag captures the heart and mannerisms of the bayou; from its unique dialect to the 'respect' the locals have for the bayou. The book is well written with many twists and turns. Of course I figured out who did it .. 5 or 6 times (all wrong), but the final twist was one I never expected. I didn't know this was the third book in a series, but it reads nicely as a 'stand alone' as well. However, I'll also be reading the first two.
Those who are familiar with Tami Hoag know her talent for creating characters that are well rounded along with captivating plots. Those who aren't familiar with her writing .. boy, are you missing out!

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Tami Hoag knocks it out the park. I've been waiting for this book and it was so worth the wait. This is such a fast paced, edge of your seat thriller. Thriller/mystery lovers you won't want to put this book down.

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Tami Hoag never fails to write an amazing story. I love these characters and the setting in the south Louisiana Bayou. It would help to read the first two books that are related, A Thin Dark Line and The Boy. Both fantastic. I really hope Tami writes another book and continues this journey in the deep south. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of the Bad Liar!!

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I have missed these characters and the setting for this series. A well written and developed story. I couldn't put it down.

Thanks to the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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As always, Tami Hoag turns in a stellar read wish I could read it again for the first time Highly recommended!

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A body is discovered and two local men are missing -- quite a busy day for the police force and the sheriff's department in this rural Louisiana parish. Husband and wife team, Nick and Annie from the sheriff's department battle incompetence in the local PD, two hysterical mothers, an unhappy wife, uncooperative citizens, and personal demons to try to solve the crimes.

This is apparently #3 in a series, and I had not read the first two, but that really didn't matter.. There's enough exposition to fill in the blanks without being repetitive, and there are plenty of twists and turns in the plot to keep the reader interested. Although I did not think this was the best of the series detective/mystery/suspense novels I've read, this is certainly a worthy effort. I could not put it down because something new happened in every chapter. I think I was less than enthralled because I had figured out the "bad guys" pretty early on, but I was still interested enough to keep reading to the very end. I was especially captivated by the setting and the local touches (language, culture, landscape) that Hoag included. She really captured life in the bayous of Louisiana.

All in all, a good book, well worth the time, and I will likely look for the other two in the series.

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Multiple missing people, are they connected? Lots of twists and turns and turns in the story. The setting was Louisiana and the author made you feel you were there. This book is part of a series but could be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

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First of all, thank you NetGalley for chance to read this book. I have been a big fan of Tami Hoag's for many, many years. The first book I ever picked up of hers was "Cry Wolf". From the first page, I was hooked on her writing style. Over the years, she has never disappointed me and she didn't this time. We have the return of Nick and Annie, with a very disturbing case on their hands. First of all, there's an unidentifiable body found in the swamplands, then two persons come up missing in the same area. There are a lot of twists and turns as Nick and Annie struggle to find the two missing persons and to identify the body when all they can do is uncover one li after another. Who is lying and why? The ending, like all of her books, is a surprising. I highly recommend this one, cause it's not one to miss. Wish I could've given it more than 5 stars!!

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Bad Liar by Tami Hoag. I've never read a book of Tami’s that I didn't say wow that was good! This is even better. Sheriff’s detective Nick Fourcade's day started with a body that is unidentifiable after being shot in the face with a shotgun. While recovering sheriff’s detective Annie Broussard returns to work and encounters B’Lynn Fontenot’s unanswered pleas to help her find her recovering addict's missing grown son. Unhelped by the local police because he’s an adult and a drug addict, she breaks down at the sheriff's office and Annie agrees to help her. Around the same time a local hero goes missing Nick finds out while trying to identify his corpse. There are so many easy-to-follow plots going on you won't want to put this book down. Annie is a wonderful character and the type of woman we want to emulate, Annie never discounts the pleas of a mother and the love she has for her son. Is Nick's body Annie’s missing son? Or is the town hero who still missing the victim? Then there is the domestic abuse case, Annie really wants to find him and set him straight.
Absolutely great book! A must-read if you like well-written stories that are not easy to guess and keep you reading to the last page even if it's 2 am! Thank you, NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for allowing me to give my honest opinion on this book! I am confident you will enjoy this read!

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I just really enjoyed this story and I just didn’t want it to end. I just lost myself in and I just couldn’t get enough of these interesting characters. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

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Wow! I loved this! I couldn’t put it down and read during every free second I could spare. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my review!

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Its been a while since we've had a new Tami Hoag novel and I was super excited to have the chance to look at this new release. Book three in the series, I read the first two over five years ago. The author did a great job of tagging in the previous story lines and re-introducing us to a cast of colorful characters. The plotting was intricate and well laid, and the novel was rich with atmosphere. A fine, twisty read that that I found entertaining and thoughtful. A welcome back to Fourcade and Broussard. I hope we don't have to wait so long for the next one!

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Bad Liar is the third book in the Broussard and Fourcade series by Tami Hoag. It all starts with a body being found along the edge of a Louisiana swamp. Unfortunately for Nick Fourcade the face is badly disfigured from a shotgun blast as well as the hands. With little to go on other than a business card belonging to Mark Mercier with a price on it in his pocket. Upon arriving at Mercier Salvage he learns that Mark hasn't been seen for a few days. Meanwhile, Annie Broussard has returned to work and been dealing with PTSD from her last case. Upon arriving at the station she runs into B'Lynn Fontenot who has been trying to get police help investigating the disappearance of her son Robbie. Robbie has been known to deal with drug addiction, but has been working to turn his life around. Is the body found by the swamp Mark or could it be Robbie? That is where these two investigations begin to come to a head.

Tami Hoag has done a great job in keeping the reader engaged and guessing what occurred to lead to a body being dumped and to the identity of the dead body. Characters are well developed and all have their own personalities and can be relatable at times. The story pacing is perfect for this genre of story and made it difficult to put down at times. If you have been waiting for this book, it was definitely worth the wait.

Please note that this book does contain domestic violence.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I love Tami Hoag and enjoyed this novel. It's been a while since Annie Broussard and Nick Fourcade have emerged from her pen - first in the 90's and then 4 years ago with "The Boy." This book takes a bit to get going and have a rhythm, but it definitely gets there!

Sheriff Fourcade is investigating an unknown victim of a shotgun blast. He is joined by Broussard who has just returned from the traumatic events of the last book. Both have separate cases that slowly seem to be connected. Based in the swampland of Louisiana, this is another great thriller/procedural from Hoag


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