Another instant success from Gardner. Detective Warren is back again, and this time she has a history with the suspect. It's another fast paced mystery that will leave you reading until the wee morning hours to find out what happens next.

Det. D. D. Warren is working a crime, the murder of a man who appears to have been killed by his wife. The evidence is compelling and the wife has a history. She accidentally shot her Father years ago, or did she? It appears to be an open and shut case until evidence puts doubt on whether the wife is the actual killer.

This book is part of a series but could be read alone. It is written from multiple view points. There is a great cast of characters, including 3 strong women. The book had so many twists and turns I wasn’t sure where it was going. This is a great suspense/thriller that will grab you from the first page. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Boston detective D.D. Warren learns that a suspect in a current crime is related to a case she worked on sixteen years ago. Evie Carter was accused of killing her father but it was declared an accident which Warren doubted. Now a pregnant Evie is being accused of killing her husband. Things only become more complicated when D.D.'s CI Flora Dane, recognizes the dead man and believes he has ties to her deceased former rapist/kidnapper. Tying together two series, Lisa Gardner has masterfully created a suspenseful heart pounding thriller that will leave readers rushing to its stunning conclusion.

I love Lisa Gardner and I don’t think she’s ever written a clunker of a book...this book is no exception, it’s still a solid thriller, but it was one of her more convoluted stories...I just didn’t really feel like I ever totally followed the dark web storyline...and I don’t think everything really got tied up at the end? But it was still solid anyway...

Never Tell was a great way to start my New Reading Year!

I haven't read all of the D.D. Warren series yet. I started with #8, which was the first Flora Dane book, and while I quickly became attached to Flora, it took reading this one for me to really fall for D.D.

Obviously, solving the mystery is the point of the thing, but what makes Gardner's books such a pleasure to read is the character work. Never Tell involves some huge development for Flora and I'm thrilled. It's so comforting to see her evolve!

Another reason I was so taken in by this book was the pacing. Of course there is some urgency to figure out what happened, but I didn't feel that heart pounding anxiety that I often feel in other thrillers that can be a bit off putting.

I really like the slow burn, because it allows time to enjoy things like backstory and a greater overview of all the moving parts that culminate in the big reveal. I'm not left with the feeling that the end was rushed or came from left field, and it's so satisfying to readers like me who love a great story.

I received an ARC from Dutton, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Expected date of publication is February 19, 2019.

Wow! This book is a puzzle waiting to be put together. While it lags in certain places it is so worth every second of this story. The characters are pretty amazing and while this story will take you on one heck of an emotional roller-coaster you will be completely captivated.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had no idea this was part of a series until I was finished reading this. I prefer to start them from the beginning and will probably go back and do so because I loved the main character. Strong female characters in this one.

Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Gardner’s detective D. D. Warren is back in Never Tell, a really interesting book – and fun to read. This is the 11th book in the series (which I only discovered in 2017 with Look For Me, which featured both D.D. Warren and Flora Dane, who first appeared as a crime victim in Find Her, #8 in the Warren series. And guess what? Flora Dane is also in Never Tell, which begins once again with a murder and gets darker from there.

D.D. is called to the scene where Conrad Carter has been murdered, shot three times in his home office. His pregnant wife Evie is holding the gun, which was used not only to shoot Conrad, but his computer (shot twelve times!).

D. D. recognizes Evie from years ago, when D.D. worked the case where Evie as a teenager shot and killed her father. That was ruled an accident, and for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many.

When Flora sees the story about the murder of Conrad Carter on the TV news, she and recognizes his face as a man she was introduced to in a bar when her kidnapper tried to basically sell her to Conrad. Flora feels a lot of guilt that she never tracked Conrad down, as he was apparently trying to help her, so she is now determined to learn the truth of Conrad's murder.

Along the way, D.D. and Flora wonder just how many secrets one family can have, as they deal with Evie’s weird mother, and keep turning up more and more details…OK., clues.

I really like this series, and will look for any future books by Ms. Gardner. Four stars.

Never Tell may very well be Lisa Gardner's best novel to date. Longtime fans of Gardner are treated to a reunion between Boston detective D.D. Warren and the F.B.I.'s very own S.S.A. Kimberly Quincy while they work simultaneously on two different yet related mysteries. D.D.'s criminal informant Flora Dane is back again to help work on a cold case concerning her past and captivity. Meanwhile, we are introduced to new characters that are surprising, with rich backgrounds. Newcomers won't be disappointed by the mysteries unfolding and shouldn't get lost falling into the rhythm of the characters. It was an exciting, edge of your seat thriller and I loved it! (Plus I can honestly say I learned a little something along the way as Gardner spends time explaining to the reader concepts regarding cryptography and the dark web.)

Detective D.D. Warren is called to the scene of a crime where a man was shot three times and shortly after his computer was shot twelve times. As she interviews his wife, Evie, she realizes she knows her from one of her first cases many years ago. The two cases have a lot in common including Evie Carter. With alternating perspectives from D.D., Evie, and Flora, a police informant and victim of a previous crime the women work together to solve two crimes.

This is the 10th book in the Detective D.D. Warren series. I have not read any of the others but now have them on my "To Be Read" list. I did enjoy the characters and thought it was a good mystery. I had it solved before it was revealed, but not by much. I usually really like alternating perspectives in books but for some reason this one confused me. I feel like the voices of the characters could be stronger. They all felt the same and I had to stop and think whose perspective I was reading. Otherwise I felt like this is a nice mystery to cozy up with and enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this advanced reader's copy. You can pick up this book on February 19, 2018.

Hard to believe, but I think this is my first Lisa Gardner book…certainly my first in the D. D. Warren series.

A husband is shot dead and his computer obliterated. Suspicion falls on his pregnant wife who is recognized by Detective Warren
as someone who accidentally shot her father sixteen years ago. But, all is not as it seems……

Told from three different viewpoints, all the lies and secrets did stretch credibility a bit, but I found this an engrossing read. It is well written, with strong character development, and twists and turns that leave the reader guessing and second guessing throughout.

This is one tightly plotted, well-conceived, roller-coaster of a thriller. I was incapable of putting it down once I started. I was oh so sure I had it all figured out and, needless to say, I was completely wrong. Just on so many levels, that it was funny how much I was distracted from the actual ‘right’ answer. Author Lisa Gardner is reliable in writing great tales and surprising the daylights out of me. Although, usually she is surprising me at night because I can never stop reading her books once I start. In this book, D.D. is again joined by Flora, a pairing that has worked well before, in earlier books. More of Flora’s past trauma is revealed in service to this new tale, which is also seemingly a revisit of an earlier stage in D.D.’s career. For awhile it’s not entirely clear how these parallel crimes will connect but somehow they will. It’s a thrill to read a great tale unfold. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Wow! What a non-stop, action filled ride this was! Wow! Loved Lisa Gardner's "Never Tell," and read it cover to cover in one sitting. Ms. Gardner has woven quite the story - one that could, in less capable hands, been a total flop. She did it masterfully, and had me from page one. She also came up with some women characters that I would love to get to know better and hang out with some more.

I haven't read a book by Lisa Gardner in years and after reading NEVER TELL I'm asking myself why?

Does lightning strike twice? Sixteen years ago Evie Carter accidentally shot her father and she now finds her husband Conrad dead, with three gunshots, in his office and then fires the weapon 12 times into his computer because of what she sees on the screen.

D.D. Warren was on the case 16 years ago and recognizes Evie when she arrives on the current scene.

Flora Dane, six years ago was rescued after being held captive and tortured for 472 days by Jacob Ness. To this day she has never told the whole story about her abduction but when she sees a picture Evie's husband on the T.V. as the victim of this recent crime, she instantly recognizes him from when she was held captive. Who really is Conrad?

She is now a confidential informant to D.D., a vigilante and supporter of other victims.

What do these 3 women have in common? Is Evie really the killer? What's the connection between Conrad Carter and the kidnapper Jacob Ness? And why were they both involved in "the dark web"?

A multi-faceted case spanning 16 years. I was glued to each word trying to figure out the puzzle but never did. I kept switching to each character as to who was the suspect but not even close. The action was non stop. The suspense never ending. A riveting read that had this reader on the edge of my seat!

Highly recommend!

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Lisa Gardner is the queen of psychological thrillers for a reason. Her stories are always well-written and paced, filled with wonderful characters and plot twists, and delve deeply into the human psyche. NEVER TELL is all that and more. The story revolves around three women: the iconic series character homicide detective D.D. Warren, victim turned activist and confidential informant Flora Dane, and, the focus of this case, Evie Carter. Evie has a history. Everyone knows that as a teenager, she killed her father with a shotgun. An accident, maybe. Now her husband is shot to death, and oddly, his computer is riddled with bullet holes, and Evie is caught red, as in blood, handed. Is this history repeating itself or is the truth something much darker? D.D. and crew must work with Flora, wealthy and charming true crime buff Keith Edgar, FBI SSA Kimberly Quincy, and Evie herself to peel away the layers of these two perplexing crimes. Their search for the truth spirals through many dark alleys, real and psychological. An excellent story, well told.

DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly thriller series

This novel grabbed me by the throat, threw me into the front seat of a roller coaster, and had me screaming and gripping the handrail the entire ride! And what a ride it was: exhilarating speed, twists and turns, maybe even upside down for a while! Why do I love flawed and damaged characters so much? I assume it's because they remind us of our own failings and humanity and remind us that no one is perfect. Centering on two murders--one recent, one sixteen years ago--the book is told from the viewpoints of D. D, the investigator, Flora, her CI, and Evie, the suspected killer in both murders. What emerges is an often-brutal story of kidnapping, the dark web, arson, but above all, redemption. Still a huge fan of Lisa Gardner!

Lisa Gardner is a writing goddess!
Never Tell is an extension of her Detective D.D. Warren series - one of my personal favorite series.
The very first book of the author's I read was Find Her, and, oh my gosh, I categorize it as one of my top 5 favorite books in the thriller genre.
This book incorporated some of the best characters from that book, which is one of the reasons I enjoyed Never Tell so much. Plus, Gardner's style of writing honestly sucks you in - it's mesmerizing, dark, and definitely something special.
The plot for this book specifically was not what I was expecting, but in a good way! Gardner tricks you into believing one thing, but in actuality, it's the complete opposite; it's that mind-game type writing that is so very intriguing. You'll fly through this book so quickly, once you're done, you'll be left with that empty sensation that you get when you finish a great book.

Another great DD Warren story from Lisa Gardner...if you've followed this series, you'll appreciate this addition. If you haven't read any before, you can kind of jump in here :) You might miss out on a few nuances but overall you can get invested in the story and then go back to learn more about the characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Never Tell by Lisa Gardner. Her plot revolves around two young woman Evie and Flora who have quite different experiences and never meet until the end of the book. Sergeant Detective D..D.. Warren has been moved to a supervisory position for Boston homicide but she is actively in working with both woman.. Flora is her CI who helps her with many cases involving abuse. Flora was kidnapped and held prisoner for over a .year. D.D. Warren arrests Evie for murdering her husband in the beginning of the book. Evie's story is complicated because when she was 16 her father was shot. She claimed that she has been holding a gun in front of him and discharged it by accident.. Each woman's story is told separately chapter by chapter.. Their stories merge at the end of the book. Though Evie and Flora had many frightening and tragic experiences they are able to move on with their lives and become friends. This is a well written mystery novel.

You can never go wrong with Lisa Gardner. Never Tell is a Detective D.D. Warren story and as always D.D. gets her man.
I will read anything Lisa Gardner puts out there and encourage you to as well if you are a mystery lover.