Member Reviews
I was captivated by this novel and couldn't put it down. T.M. Logan took me deeper and deeper into a mystery that messed with my head. Lies upon lies, as the title implies. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review.
This book had me going up and down. It had some amazing mysterious vibes going on, but at the same time it was very predictable.
I was kinda hoping the ending wouldn't be what I was expecting it to be, but it was. And I was really disappointed that a book with that many mysteries still was so predictable in the end.
It was a very fast read, it has been a long time since I've finished a book in about 3 hours, so that could either be a good or a bad thing.
I do have to say that I wasn't a big fan of the writing style. The emails, facebook messages and text in between the story was kinda annoying and frankly just messy. I didn't think it read very nice and I just didn't look like pretty story. Perhaps this will be different in the original book and it's just like this cause of the e-book style.
What i did like very much was the way you get swept into the lives of these people. I really felt sympathy for Joe. I wanted to punch those police officers in the face for not taking him seriously. And i adored little William!
In the end it was an OK read, nice book to read between 2 books. So I give it 3 and a half stars.
This is a book that I highly recommend. The story is fast paced, engaging and keeps you guessing right up until the very end. Surprise after surprise awaits the reader.
Joe has a typical life. A life that rarely changes from day to day. Until one chance siting of his wife where she shouldn't be turns everything upside down.
Now afraid for his future and that of his son, Joe embarks on a quest to not only keep his name clear, but to keep his family safe as well.
What he doesn't know is that everything he has thought to be true can no longer be trusted. Those close to him are the ones keeping the most dangerous secrets. Secrets that the keepers will do anything to keep.
This book had me hooked from the first chapter. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you guessing the entire book. It is very unpredictable and I truly did not know what the ending would be until the last few pages. Full of twists and turns and keeps you wondering who to trust. Great thriller of a book. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of Lies!
Before I even requested this book, I heard fantastic reviews on it by everyone in my book club! This just made me want to devour this book even faster than I normally can read a book. I was so intrigued by the details in this psychological thriller of a novel, and I am so incredibly glad that I was lucky enough to be able to read an advanced copy. I could not imagine going through what Joe had to during this book! I could go on and on about how great this book was, it definitely gets five stars from me!
I was hyped about reading this book The story premise is interesting. The concept of "if I could go back and change one thing" hits really close to home. One event can destroy lives and I have been to that dark place and spent way too much time wondering " if only." Unfortunately, the book failed to elicit any emotion within me. I couldn't like the characters so I couldn't empathize. It was written fine and I cannot pinpoint exactly what was missing for me. The author does a good job of introducing enough elements to keep the reader wondering just who is behind the deceit. I usually have figured out whodunit early on in the book. I found that I kept changing my mind (not trusting anyone) until the end of the book. I appreciated that aspect.
The novel is slightly better than ok. It did pick up for me about 75% in - when Joe stopped being so naïve and stupid. For that, I rounded up my 2.5 rating to a 3 star. I am sure that there will be many people who enjoy Lies.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received this in exchange for an honest review.
This is a real page turner, full of suspense and at times I could feel myself getting caught up in the action and have to remember it's a book I am reading.
While this is an uncorrected digital proof, I found only two words that needed a space. There may have been more, but I did not notice as the story is that good.
Lots of twists and turns, and just when Joe thought he had everything figured out with his wife Mel, he was all along on the wrong track. This is a good suspense read that will keep you up and worrying along with everyone in the story.
I hope to read another as good in story line
Thank you Netgalley for this advanced copy.
I wasn't thrilled with this at all. The writing style wasn't great. The story got bland after a while. I didn't see the twist at the end. It was one of those books you've read so much you have to follow it through.
I enjoyed this book, did find some of the premise a stretch however. I enjoyed the writing and would recommend it. Honestly, not my favorite from the Net.
This was a fast passed, gripping psychological thriller. My favorite kind of book.. It had me so interesting in finding out the end that I did not want to put it down. It kept me guessing up to the end. Everyone was a suspect to me. It had a real Wow of an ending. I did not see that coming. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy for my honest opinion. I will be looking for more books from T.M. Logan.
WOW! I did not see the ending coming. Excellent writing with twists given. You will experience betrayal, devious, calculating and conniving scenes. Total unscrupulous manipulation. My heart went out to both children involved. I received this book in return for an honest review.
All in all I like this book. Good storyline, great characters. The plot was very interesting, however I felt the book was a bit long and dragged out. A man catches his wife having an affair, he is devised. She promises to mend her ways. Joe Lynch is a great husband and father. Happy with his life. He gets drawn into a messy, online game with people trying to destroy him. Thanks for my free copy. I would recommend this book.
I loved the pacing. The story stayed on the rails of u folding the mystery throughout without going in to something else less interesting just to fill pages. I really liked Joe and could really put myself in to his shoes. Nothing too outlandish here and could easily enough be done which adds a bit of scariness that has me looking at my phone twice beguiled with wonder. The ending unfolded thoughtfully and answered things perfectly not just wrapping it up in one page. Even added additional suspense the way they were revealed to the reader. I would definitely recommend and look forward to reading what comes next. Cheer!
Every time I thought I knew how it would end, there would be a new twist that would completely throw me off! I found myself bringing my Kindle with me and reading this every chance I had! The author kept this plot moving from beginning to end. It was a fast-paced thriller that did not disappoint! I will definitely be reading more by T. M. Logan!
This was the first title I've read from TM Logan, it was definitely a solid 4🌟 read for me. Lots of twists and turns, with a gripping story line. I thoroughly enjoyed it! While at first it feels a little predictable, by the end it threw me for loop-- which I absolutely love!
And the story goes...
Joe Lynch's life seems rather ordinary, but nonetheless quite perfect. A beautiful wife, Mel, who is driven and successful, a perfect son, and a great teaching job which allows him to spend time with son, life couldn't be better for joe. Until one day, while driving home, his son spots Mel's car turning into a hotel. Deciding to surprise her, Joe detours and follows her into the parking lot. Leaving his son in the back seat for moment, Joe runs in the hotel where he is shocked to find Mel with another man, none other than her best friend's husband, Ben. Needing to go back to his son but needing answers, he waits for her to come out. Instead Ben does. Not sure of what's going on and needing answers, Joe confronts Ben, who is already visibly agitated. Ben yells at Joe, essentially calling him a loser, and takes a swing at him, despite being at a height and weight disadvantage. Defending himself, Joe shoves Ben who falls backwards and is knocked unconscious and bleeding from his ears. At the same time, Joe notices his son having an asthma attack in the car. Deciding his son's life is more important, Joe rushes home to find his son's inhaler, leaving Ben lying on the ground, bleeding. But realizing his cellphone is missing (and he's always a good guy), Joe calls the hotel from his house, once his son is okay, and eventually goes back to check on Ben.
Now this is where it starts to get crazy... Ben is no where to be found. Neither is Joe's cell phone. Unnerved, Joe returns home to find his wife there, and the lies begin. At the same time, random and vague Facebook posts show up on Joe's account which he quickly deletes, but not before countless people have commented on it. Then taunting texts start to arrive... despite the fact that no one can find Ben.
Pick up this book now to discover all of the lies that unfold. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very surprising end!
Special thanks to #StMartinsPress and #NetGalley for the arc for my honest review!
With a title like Lies you know you're getting on a wild ride. Joe and his son William happen to see his wife's car and decide to follow her in order to surprise her in the middle of the day. Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING!, goes downhill from there.
Although the story has many twists and turns, the implausibility of it is sky high. As a protagonist, I found Joe to be too trusting, too naive and too weak of a character. I did not particularly like Mel or Beth's characters for different reasons, which made them difficult for me to relate to. I had most of the storyline figured out before the author slowly unraveled it. The storyline got rather slow and repetitive during the middle, so I wasn't reaching for it every chance I had.
This wild ride just didn't do it for me.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This book had me from the very beginning. I love that it kept me engaged the entire time. I couldn't wait to see how it ended. I would highly recommend to all my fellow readers. Thank you for the chance to review this book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book (from NetGalley). All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Holy crap!!! WOW! THIS IS A MUST READ. From the first page to the last--I was addicted. I read it in one sitting. I totally sympathized with Joe, who was a bit of a naive, doormat type, and NEEDED to know what happened in his life. I felt that the behavior of the "liar" was so unbelievably true to reality. Filled with anticipation and expectations, I was certainly not disappointed by the unforseen twists. I absolutely LOVED this book. Thank you, T.M. Logan and NetGalley!
This book has me totally guessing to the end.! I devoured it! I told my nonreading husband that he has to get the audio when it comes out! If you like thrillers, this one is fo you!
This book was the perfect type of thriller - I thought up many theories on what was happening as I read it but the ending was none of those I'd expected. Following along as the narrator tries to solve a mystery that involves him more than he realizes was quite the ride and will keep you guessing.
Thanks to the publisher for providing this ebook as an ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.