Lies by T.M. Logan tells the story of a man who insists he is being framed for the murder of another man. Without giving anything away, the novel goes on for 400 pages of why this man is innocent and how it is a set-up. The police don't believe him, his lawyer seems to have given up on him, but he's convinced that he can prove his innocence. The end does involve a twist that I didn't see coming, but it didn't quite pay off.

The story dragged on a bit where the main character seemed to meander around, not picking up on clues that at the end, were seemingly obvious. The chapters ran together, and it didn't make a lot of sense when a chapter ended (as another one began continuing the conversation from the previous chapter).

Overall, the story kept my attention, but it did fall flat in a few areas. The main character should have picked up on some of the signs that were there, which was frustrating as a reader.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Lies by T.M. Logan was quite the read. I really enjoyed even though I didn't care for any of the characters. Well, I fib. I liked Will. Typically if I can't find anything to like about characters, the book becomes a DNF (did not finish), but not this one.

The author set Joe up to be the one people cared about in this book, but in my opinion he was too much. Too good, too laid back, too naïve...I could go on.

All that said, the twists in this book weren't what I thought they would be and I was hooked. Even while I was muttering about jerks I was turning pages on my Kindle faster and faster.

This author definitely knows how to hook a reader and keep them involved. I'm very interested to see what the next novel of this author's is like. If you like a tightly plotted, fast moving psychological thriller, this is for you. It does mess with your head.

Lies by T M Logan is the story of Joe Lynch. This book worked to bring you into a suspenseful drama that you can't put down...for it did work. I found this to be a 'edge of your seat' type read just waiting for the next thing to happen.
Enjoy this book!

4.25 Stars* (rounded down)

Joe loves his son, his life and his wife and thinks his job as a school teacher is the bees knees. Unfortunately for him, his happy, peaceful existence comes crashing down with one simple act. Taking a little detour at the request of his son, who sees Mommy’s car on the road and wants to follow it, which of course, Joe does. Somehow, following his spouse seemed so innocuous at the time. Poor Joe, amateur mistake! What was he thinking?!

Thereafter, Joe can’t undo everything that has spiraled out of control since and boy is he in for a doozy, and so was I.

“Lies” is a mystery / suspense that will keep your head spinning faster than Linda Blair’s in the Exorcist. Be prepared to doubt everything and to enjoy the ride.

This was a buddy read with Kaceey!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and T.M. Logan for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on NetGalley, Goodreads and Twitter on 9.2.18.

This is my first book to read by this author. The blurb caught my attention because every once in a while I need a thriller book in between all of my romance and I am glad I picked this book up.

Told from the POV from the male perspective (which I LOVED), this is the story of Joe and what happens when his life unravels because of all the lies. All the lies, all the secrets, all the things in his life that he thought were true that were not.

I was immersed from the very first page and as you can see, I read this book in one sitting because I had to know the truths. Many times throughout my read, I thought I knew what was going to happen and was then surprised when the story went in another direction.

Overall I was intrigued, and I would most definitely read this author again. My only complaints is that the writing was a bit choppy at times and I wished for smoother transitions. Some parts of the story slowed down for me in the middle where I found myself skimming to get to the more suspenseful parts. Despite these things, I would read this author again to see what he has in store for readers next.

This was the perfect read in advance of going back to school this week! Suspenseful and exciting, I read it late into the night, relishing the suspense. The poor guy who is at the center of this novel – he could not catch a break. I thought I might have figured this one out, but all I’ll say (so I don’t spoil anything!) is that I was halfway correct.

This one will publish on 9/11/18. If you enjoy a fast and suspenseful read, don’t miss it!

Thank you for my review e-copy through Net Galley.

This is my first read from T.M. Logan and probably will not be my last. This book sucks you in from the first page until the last. Many twists and turns and an ending you would never guess. This was an excellent book that you just can’t put down.

A good psychological thriller showcasing how the misuse (Lies) of social media and technological hacking can quickly destroy someone’s life. Joe was just a regular guy, a good, faithful, loving husband and father, until one night when it all fell apart. His life and marriage were not at all what he had believed and loved for years. Yes, Joe is naive and you might have some strong suspicions along the way, but still a good page turner with the truth being slowly revealed to a just resolution.

Thank you NetGalley for the early review copy!

Lies was just that. A book filled with Lies, twists and turns.
Lies kept me captivated from the first page to the very last page. It was a true page turner. From the first line..."I often wonder what would have happened if I hadn't seen her car that day" to the last line "That's one lie I'll keep going as long as I can", I was flipping the pages to see what was going to happen next. It wasn't a heart racing, pulse pounding kind of feel, but more "how far will Joe and his family have to fall to get to the truth?"

I felt for Joe. Poor gullible and trusting Joe. He witnesses something that changes his life forever and almost ruins everything he has ever had. No matter how big or small his life feels, his family is a top priority and he always keeps it that way. That is very apparent from the first decision he has to make for his son William. He is a quiet and honest man and lives his life accordingly. When he sees his wife Mel having an encounter with their friend Ben who is married to their other friend Beth, his mind immediately goes to the worst. Wouldn't everyone's? But then he talks to Ben briefly and everything from there changes the course of his life and everyone in it.

The lies begin to start and they continuously unfold throughout the story. I wanted to believe so many lies just like Joe, but how can you when something more sinister is nagging at you? The lies pile up and you don't know which way the truth is going to fall. You are having to search for the truth in so many places that you shouldn't have to. Whoever is playing this game did a good job of covering their tracks.

This story kept me intrigued right from the beginning. Joe is a little clueless and that bothered me, but also made me excited that they put the man in the position of the helpless victim instead of the woman. A good role reversal in the thriller genre. But the women play a huge role in how they are perceived as the victims as well. The story kept at a good pace and built up to the twist quite well. The twist itself went down a little too quickly, but it was still done in a way that we got to hear all the lies and how they built up.

Lies may have seemed too obvious for a title, but it worked well with the story. I would definitely recommend this book to someone looking for a psychological thriller. It's not perfect but it was written well and the characters played their parts well.
4.5 lie filled stars

I wasn't expecting such a tantalizing story! The hero seems so laidback and human, with great insights into parenting and relationships.
Then his whole life explodes. He is betrayed at every turn, and no one believes him about what really has happened.
Everything he believes comes into question, and he is forced to go outside his normal ways of trusting to find the truth. Despite his palpable fear and anger, he learns to think like his adversaries in order to protect his family.
This is extremely well-written. I found no editing mistakes, rare these days. I copied several passages I liked to share with others.
As a former English professor, I would cherish a writer like this. He has a talent for building suspense, and the ominous sense of disaster looming ramps up the intensity of the story. This in one of the best books I have been gifted on NetGalley!

I would like to thank the publisher, St Martin's Press and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this great psychological Thriller.

This book is one of those thriller that is very hard to put down. I read the book in two sittings. The story is told from the point of view of the faithful husband, Joe lynch. Joe is very devoted to hos son William and his wife Mel..
One day on the way home from school, William spots Mel's car and ask Dad if they can go and meet with her. Joe follows the car into an underground parking lot of a hotel. He enters the hotel looking for his wife and then he sees her sitting with a family friend in a agitated discussion. He immediately feels that something is not right but he does not approach them. He returns to the parking lot and observes Mel getting into her car and she seems very upset. Shortly after, he encounters Ben in the parking lot and a altercation ensues. This event leads to a complete destruction of his life as he has know it. One lie after another is uncovered and keeps the reader wanting to know more. The ending is so unexpected. Great read!

Good writing and interesting storyline. Plenty of twists and turns. Just as you think you have figured it out, you are proven wrong. A must read!

I have to say this is one of the best mysteries i have read in a long time.
The book starts out when Will seed his mom's car near a hotel and his dad decided to surprise her and follows her. He sees her arguing with her best friends husband. She leaves and he confronts the husband. Omg I never saw the truth until the end of the book. It kept me up through the whole book.
I hope this author writes more books and they are just as good. Great book!!!

This is the first thriller I've read in a VERY long time where I did not see the twist coming. And for that, T.M. Logan, you have thoroughly impressed me.

Joe has a charmed life. He's happily married to a beautiful, successful woman. He has a great career as a teacher, and a charming son who adores him. Life could not be better.

I mean, all of it is a complete lie, but he doesn't need to know that.

It all starts simply enough. Joe is driving his son home from school when they spot his wife a few lanes over and decide to go surprise her. This leads to a snowball of events that leave him running from the law and trying to figure out where everything went so, so wrong. And how much he really knows about his happy life.

This is most definitely a page turner. The piling on of events is kind of insane and seems almost unbelievable at times. Though it did make me think, "Did anyone ever piss Steve Jobs off enough for him to do this kind of sabotage?" Because I could see him pulling this off.

Seriously, though, I didn't see the end coming. I was trying to figure this out, and I was putting different players in different places, but the final reveal blew my mind. And I really want to turn around and re-read this again to see what I missed.

Well done, indeed.

Lies is one of those psychological thrillers that you can binge in one sitting, it’s fast paced and fun and one of those reads that flies by and before you know it you’re finished. In a market that’s over saturated with domestic thrillers Lies manages to stand out from the crowd and Logan brings his own unique twist to the genre.

One of the things I liked the most about this one was that Joe was the kind of character that you can root for. So many times psychological thrillers have highly unlikable characters and while that’s fun, it was a nice change of pace to enjoy a protagonist and not want to smack them upside the head! I also enjoyed Joe’s relationship with his adorable son, Will it felt authentic and sweet and was so nice to see in a thriller.

So of course this was twisty, it’s a thriller after all but I really was surprised by the main twist in the end and that’s always appreciated especially as I’m a pretty good armchair detective. Social media also played a huge role in the plot and that made it feel so fresh and relevant, probably yet another reason that this was a standout for me. If you like PT you’ll enjoy this one, it’s basically everything I look for in one with its own unique spin.

Lies in three words: Gripping, Propulsive and Tense.

Wow. This one grabbed me. It’s a straightforward psychological thriller, no clever devices, but that doesn’t mean it’s dull or boring by any stretch. Joe sees his wife pulling into a hotel car park and follows her in. The story builds and there appear to be a whole series of lies.

I really felt for Joe. I’ve had a family member deceive me (luckily not my husband) and I know all too well that gut wrenching feeling of having the world fall out from under your feet. Logan gets that part of the story exactly right.

Joe does not always strike me as the brightest bulb in the pack. I questioned some of his actions as being particularly dim. Still, I was rooting for him to get out of this mess.

This is a fast paced novel, able to keep your interest. Logan’s use of social media, texts and hacking make it all very current. And scary. I had part of the equation of how this would play out figured out but I missed several big points.

My thanks to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book.

Wow... Loved this book. Kept me guessing right to the end. I read it in two days, couldn't put it down.... One of the best stories I have read recently.
Thanks for the opportunity to review...

I tried very hard to get into this story, but it just wasn't up my alley. Since I hate to give a harsh review to a book I didn't read through to the end, I will not post negative feedback on Goodreads, Facebook, my blog, or other social media.


I appreciate being given the opportunity to read and review this book.

Even though I guessed it early on, I was captivated by to story and could not put it down. Very well written, fast paced and well thought out. Very much enjoyed it. Thank you publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a definite page turner! The title says it all- you absolutely don't know who is lying, and if you have a suspicion that someone is lying, you definitely don't know why. This book kept me up reading late into the night because I just had to find out what was going on, and when I did, I was pretty surprised. The ending twist summing everything up was surprising and intriguing, exactly what I'm looking for with a psychological suspense book.
I don't want to give too much detail because I don't want to give anything away. I really dislike the trope of someone being falsely accused of something and scrambling around to prove their innocence, but in this case I will give the author props because it didn't bother me as much as it usually does. I still could have done without it, but it worked within the confines of this narrative.