It's been a while since I've read a good domestic drama/psychological thriller and I have enjoyed a few of Kerry Wilkinson's books before, so I thought why not!

The story is told from three perspectives. Heidi, the new neighbour who moved for her husband Freddie's job but finds herself at a loose end and the doubts about her relationship creep in. Willow is a stalwart of the neighbourhood whose marriage is on the rocks and is constantly at odds with her teenage daughter. Then there's Dylan, the man who tragically lost his wife and is now a single dad trying desperately to stay a float. Each one of them has a secret that they don't want anyone to know about, but it all comes to head at the summer street party.

This was a well paced, tense and emotional read that I found myself absolutely riveted to.

I enjoyed the fact that a different narrator voiced each perspective which really brought the characters to life. Kerry Wilkinson always writes believable characters, but listening to them was even better. My only quibble was the voice of Willow. I kept imagining her older, forties or even older maybe, but she was meant to be mid to late thirties, but that was just a small thing.

Now I'm not going to lie, I guessed most of the twists and turns of the book. For me it was more of I wanted to see how the three stories would come together and still found myself tensing up when the ending approached.

A gripping and complex novel that had me engrossed until the very end.

“I guess every street has its secrets.”

The adage that “violence begets violence” is explored in this fascinating domestic thriller by Kerry Wilkinson with fantastic narrative performances by Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, and Julia Barrie.

So many secrets behind closed doors - parents and children, husbands and wives, new relationships and old ones, grief and loss, anger and rage, love and hate. Twists and turns that are expected and unexpected but wrap up with a satisfying ending.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for an audio version of this title for an honest review.

Kerry Wilkinson delivers a masterful psychological thriller with Home Is Where the Lies Live, a gripping tale that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. The novel’s alternating timelines between past and present add a layer of complexity, skillfully unraveling the events surrounding a mysterious accident. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and suspense, piecing together the truth alongside the characters.

One of the book’s strongest aspects is its unpredictable twists. Just when you think you’ve grasped the full picture, Wilkinson subverts expectations, delivering surprises that genuinely shock. The police interviews, interwoven throughout the narrative, add tension and urgency, creating an atmosphere of unease that propels the story forward.

The pacing is deliberate yet compelling, with the back-and-forth structure building momentum toward an unforgettable climax. Each revelation raises more questions, keeping readers invested in the mystery until the final pages. The ending, in particular, is a standout—stunning, thought-provoking, and perfectly executed.

Home Is Where the Lies Live is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. With its layered storytelling, shocking twists, and expertly crafted suspense, Wilkinson proves once again why he’s a master of the genre. This is a book that lingers long after the final page, leaving readers marveling at its intricacies.

Thank you to netgalley for this Arc. Was not my fave i have to admit...full review to follow next week

Narrated by Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, Julia Barrie

Is it possible to have a crush on a voice ? That male narrator got my heart ! I absolutely loved his voice and the way he narrated his part. The female narrators were great too.

As for the story, I felt like there were MANY POV/characters to follow. At first, it was quite confusing for me. But when I got into it, it was easier. And I loved how it all ended up for the different characters. I specially loved what happened to one particular couple !! Those crazy secrets left me speechless !

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for this audioboook in exchange for my honest review.

Initially, it seemed like there are a lot of characters to keep straight. It took me a long time to get into it the story but once it got going there was enough intrigue to keep me interested enough to preserve to the end.
I do like how Kerry Wilkinson writes. The sarcastic humour in so much of the dialogue is priceless. There are lots of twists as the story unfolds. The ending, however, seemed to be rather abrupt. (2.5 rounded up to 3)
The narration of the audiobook is clear, well paced and easy to listen to.
Thank You to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version of this ARC.

Home Is Where the Lies Live by Kerry Wilkinson is a good book. I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives and how everyone ties together. However, it was a tad too neat and predictable for my tastes. I will still read more of Kerry's books.

Julia Barrie, Rebecca Lee, and Matthew Spencer were complimentary of each other, enhancing the overall experience.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio for providing me with an ALC.

T minded me of B A Paris writing style. Really enjoyed this thriller, have reccomended to friends and book club. Perfect blue and yellow catchy thriller cover art. Liked the characters, plot and writing style, great listen

I am a big fan of Kerry Wilkinson's books and I am always happy when he brings out a new one. I have read three or four so far, and this story is a bit of a mixed bag.

I think the main problem with it for me was the pacing. The first half of the book drags somewhat, and occasionally feels repetitive. The characters also don't seem particularly likeable or interesting.

However, the great strength of the book lies in the portrayal of the character of the single father and his young daughter, still struggling from the senseless murder of their wife and mother respectively. Their relationship is portrayed with great tenderness, as is their grief and the need to heal from it.

The book picks up speed and suspense abruptly towards the end. All the loose ends are tied up and everything suddenly makes sense. Overall, the story is definitely worth a read, but the reader might do well to skim through the first 60% and pay attention in the last 25%.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

The book hooked me right from the prologue with its intriguing setup. However, I found the pacing uneven; it meandered around 20-30%, making it difficult to stay invested initially. Fortunately, the narrative regained momentum towards the end, delivering some strong revelations. The audiobook, which I listened to on NetGalley, added to the experience with its engaging narration, even though it took a while to reveal the story’s direction.
Told from three perspectives—Willow, Heidi, and Dylan—the narrative explores complex relationship dynamics and their hidden tensions. Willow struggles to balance her personal ambitions with her unraveling marriage. Heidi suspects her husband is hiding something sinister, while Dylan’s grief over his wife’s murder fuels his search for answers. Despite some predictable twists (one I guessed early on), the story kept me intrigued with its exploration of human flaws and mistrust. However, a few unnecessary plot points and slow pacing in the middle detracted from the overall experience.
If you enjoy character-driven mysteries with layered secrets and neighborhood drama, this one is worth a read.

Three talented actor/narrators had me hooked for hours listening to this compelling novel. The main characters tell their stories interspersed with engaging and believable police interviews. I laughed out loud a few times and was truly shocked by the twists and turns until the truth was finally revealed. This is such a witty, dark, and delicious mystery. The novel really did remind me of Lisa Jewell’s books with its great cast of characters who occupy a neighborhood filled with intrigue and unreliable narrators.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC.

Story: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Narration: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Overall: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

An excellent domestic thriller with great narration. Home is Where the Lies Live kept me on the edge of my seat and was very entertaining. Listened to it in a day. Perfect listen while cleaning and doing other mind-numbing tasks.

ALC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to @bookouture and @netgalley for the complimentary audio!

This thriller/drama takes place in England. It’s about three different houses in the Huntington Grove neighborhood, which has lots of secrets, lies, and drama. With multiple points of view and different timelines.

This story was intriguing and had a lot of suspense. I didn’t know where the story was going at times. The story starts very slowly, so be patient, but then it all starts to come together chapter by chapter. There are so many twist which I did not see coming.

Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, and Julia Barrie did great storytelling. This story is told mainly from 3 different neighbor’s perspectives in different voices in each chapter, which I enjoyed. I’m a sucker for multiple narrators.

So if you love neighborhood drama and juicy secrets give this audiobook a GO. If I enjoyed it, I know you will. Especially if you like multiple POV’s 🙂

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I really enjoyed this domestic thriller in which a couple move to a residential street only to find that their neighbours are all hiding secrets. It felt like a soap at its most dramatic. I worked out some of what was happening quite early on, which I don't mind because I find it as satisfying to be proved right as I do to be completely blown away by a twist. I liked the characters, specifically the ones from whose POVs the story was told, which I think added to my enjoyment. I thought the three narrators on the audiobook file all did a really good job as well. It was very entertaining.

🎧 Audiobook Review: Home Is Where the Lies Live by Kerry Wilkinson 🎧

Very grateful to the publisher for my ALC, opinions are my own

This audiobook is a captivating domestic thriller that takes you deep into the secrets and lies of a seemingly perfect neighborhood. Narrated brilliantly by Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, and Julia Barrie, the story unfolds through multiple perspectives, keeping you hooked. Each voice brings depth and emotion, making the characters feel real and their hidden motives believable.
The plot starts with a bang at a neighborhood party, setting off a chain of events filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations. While the story takes its time building the suspense, the layered mysteries and dynamic characters make it worth the wait.
Kerry Wilkinson masterfully captures the tension, gossip, and drama of close-knit communities. The narrators enhance the experience, making it easy to follow even with multiple characters.
Overall, a gripping listen perfect for fans of domestic thrillers.

Home Is Where the Lies Live follows a group of neighbors on a seemingly normal street. However, each family has their own secrets. This book follows along between multiple POVs as secrets are revealed and truths are unraveled.

This book is definitely a slow burn drama thriller. This really works for this book since there are several characters. Slowing time down to get to know each family is helpful in building the drama and suspense throughout as clues are hints are dropped piece by piece. I truly had no idea what was going to happen until the end. It’s typically hard to keep me guessing for long since I have read so many mystery and thriller books, but Wilkinson managed to keep me on my toes. I really enjoyed the character development and the switching POV so that I could get a glimpse into each family. It made the story feel less flat than similar books in this genre. While I liked the slow burn, there were times when it was a little too slow for me, but overall an excellent book!

Thank you Bookouture Audio for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This audiobook leans more toward domestic drama and teenage dilemmas than the mystery or thriller I initially expected. The pace was quite slow, with a heavy focus on neighborhood dynamics and interpersonal conflicts, which made it feel less gripping than I had hoped.

The multiple points of view added variety to the narrative but occasionally felt disjointed. While the narrators did a good job bringing the characters to life, I believe the writing itself could use some improvement. Certain parts felt underdeveloped, and a sharper focus on the mystery would have made the story more engaging.

Since this was my first audiobook, it was an interesting experience, but I’d be glad to also receive a copy of the book to explore whether the reading experience differs.

"Welcome to the neighborhood".

Lasty, I want to give my thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and Kerry Wilkinson for allowing me to listen to this ARC!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me an audio ARC of the latest thriller by Kerry Wilkinson, perfectly narrated by the cast of Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, Julia Barrie. All opinions expressed in this review are my own – 4 stars!

It’s time for a neighborhood street party in Huntington Grove. Let’s meet the neighbors - Freddie and Heidi just moved into Huntington Grove, but Freddie seems to be keeping secrets. Willow’s husband is disappearing in the night, and her relationship with her teenage daughter is fraught. Dylan’s wife was murdered and now he’s the single dad to their young daughter. Allison’s husband is away in Hong Kong, but there seems to be yelling coming from their house. Everyone has secrets.

I love a good neighborhood/domestic drama as the basis for a thriller, because really, who knows what goes on behind our neighbors’ doors – or our own? This book starts out with a literal bang and a call to the authorities from the party. Then we go back to start exploring all those secrets. This was fast-paced with great characters and a plot that will keep you guessing. Wilkinson nailed the gossip that goes on in neighborhoods, schools, small towns, and all that just added fuel to the many fires. The narrators were great and added to the fun!

There’s something strange in this neighborhood.

Secrets and lies in every home on the street. What are they all doing behind closed doors and who fired the gunshot?

This psychological thriller features the viewpoints of many of the homeowners as they relate things that are going on in their households. Freddie and Heidi just moved into Huntington Grove for his new job and Heidi is at loose ends. Why has her husband suddenly started hiding things from her and locking his office door? Others on the street also have some things they don’t want everyone to know. Like Willow. She and her daughter, Isabella, argue a lot and husband isn’t hanging around home much. Then there is the widower Dylan and his daughter, Orla, whose wife was murdered 3 years ago. He’s still very upset and angry that the killer has never been arrested. Allison, the neighborhood party organizer is another weird one — her husband works overseas but the house isn’t quiet. It all comes out on the night of the block party.

This was fast and fun and I enjoyed the writing style with the shifting points of view and the insertion of the police interviews. The characters were complex and interesting. Even if the coincidences and conclusion were a bit far fetched, it was still entertaining trying to figure it out.

I was able to listen to the audiobook while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The two narrators did an excellent job of voicing all the different characters and used an appropriate amount of dramatic flair as needed to really enhance my reading experience.

First off, I‘d like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the arc I received in exchange for an honest review.

„Home is where the lies live“ is a Mystery/Thriller from multiple POVs. It follows vastly different people, who all live (or just moved into) the same neighborhood. Throughout the book the narrators discover secrets about their families and (at least one of them) starts spiraling.

Personally I didn‘t really enjoy this book, as it felt quite lacklustre to me. As a Mystery/Thriller „Home is where the lies live“ was surprisingly neither very mysterious nor thrilling. From the way it felt to me the first 85 - 90 % of the book were build up and getting to know the characters, which made even the plot twist feel very anti-climatic.

One thing I did enjoy however, was the way that Kerry Wilkinson writes characters. The felt very real, as the author did an incredible job at giving them fitting backstories, negative traits and realistic-feeling reasons for their behaviour.

In my opinion this book wasn‘t great, but if you‘re looking for a very relaxed, low-stakes thriller, this might just be the book for you.