I have never read Gregg Olsen, even with as many books as he has written. This was my first. I have mixed feelings. It did hold my interest, as the premise was different from the storylines that I have been reading most recently. I just had a very difficult time connecting with the characters. I like flawed characters, but these people did not seem to have any redeeming qualities. Overall though, the story moved fairly quickly and I did want to see how it all came together. I will try a few more from this author to get a feel for his writing. Thank you to NetGalley , Thomas & Mercer and Gregg Olsen for the ARC!!

Very impressed and what a fast read and enthralling novel this was! Never have read anything by Gregg Olsen but he might just be my new Harlan Coben thriller writer.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

After seeing his wife get abducted while on vacation, Adam is desperate to find whoever is responsible. As it happens, one of the detectives investigating is his best friends sister, someone he has a complicated past with. Will she be able to be an objective investigator? And how are the neighboring vacationers connected?

I can’t read books without someone to root for, and that was my biggest issue. Everyone was either a criminal, morally bankrupt, or a complete moron. The “twist” was such a no brainer that I’m assuming it was meant to be obvious, which leaves me reading about dumb people doing dumb things and bad people doing bad things, neither of which are enjoyable to me. I also found the last two sections, the closing thoughts if you will from Connor and Adam, a bit odd. 2.5 stars.

This is my first book by Gregg Olsen. And what a story this was!! I will definitely be looking into his other books. This is a stay-up-all-night-page-turner. I'm pretty sure I ignored my husband for the 2 days it took me to read this book, I NEEDED to know who done it!!

My first Gregg Olsen and it made me want to read his whole backlist!! The waiting to find out "who did it" was pure torture!!! Definitely recommend.

This was an advanced copy provided by Netgalley, in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
4.5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌟
This book picks you up from the first pages and kept me invested until the end. There are so many twists and turns in the storyline. It’s hard to write too much without giving away anything, but the reader will not be disappointed. While I figured out the killer and their plot early on, it was still fun to read and see it all unfold.

Loved this book!

I love this author and was very excited to get an advance copy to read. Many authors write amazing books, and then as time goes on, they become formulaic or trite (ex James Patterson). But Gregg Olson hasn't let me down yet.

This book was told from multiple POV, which I love. It was suspenseful yet fun. What was really interesting was that the author of each pov was unreliable. This made it more of a challenge to predict what happened. I couldn't put it down.

Oh my God what a book this is!,,,,, Why isn't there a ten star rating for books like this?

If you read one mystery/suspense novel in a lifetime, make it this one. I can't say enough positive things about this story, The writing is exceptional., truly writing at its finest. The characters are....riveting is the only way I can describe them. And the plot is sensational. Do NOT let this one slip by. You will, I promise, not. be able to put it down. With a dearth of mysteries and suspense stories out there, this one rises far above the rest. Abduction, murder, deceit, jealousy--all present, but so much more than it's parts. Excuse me, I am on my way to the bookstore to get another book written by this author. Truly one of the best books I have ever read. .

Fast-paced. Quick easy read. There were some ....detailed scenes that may be traumatizing or triggering to some. It kept me guessing as to who the “bad guy” was. I’m not sure how it compares to other books by their author, but I definitely enjoyed the story line.

I have always enjoyed Gregg Olson, and this novel was no exception. There were twists and turns, and the end was such a surprise. I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my fair and honest review.

This is one of those books that starts with a huge intrigue (kudos to the author!) and has you staying up late swiping your screen until you realize you're swimming in such literary waters you did NOT expect to dip your toes that day.

Oh boy what a twister this story was, talk about unexpected... I feel like when you're done, you think the actual story is sooooo far from what the initial synopsis described - in a good way.

It's one story of who-knows-who's-the-good-who's-the-bad-guy-here where you won't be able to predict the ending.

This book is action filled and rather grotesque at times, at least in my opinion. I think some people might appreciate warnings about violence and sociopathic behavior, as they are quite vividly described.

I highly recommend this book for action seekers. It might not be a good beach read, though, as you might get burned fast forgetting to swim amidst your furious flipping of the pages to get to the end.

Thank you Thomas & Mercer for the chance to read this in exchange for my honest review.

This was a quick tense story that kept me guessing. The ending will leave you scratching your head wondering who’s telling the truth. I enjoyed it

Really excellent. During a family vacation, the father is out on the lake with his young daughter when he sees his wife abducted from the shore. He frantically tries to row them to land so he can pursue them, but by the time he reaches the shore, they have disappeared. This was a fascinating psychological thriller, wherein everyone had secrets that they’re keeping. I’ve read other Gregg Olsen books and have enjoyed them all. I definitely enjoyed this one.

I like Gregg Olsen’s writing style. Fast-paced. Lots of realistic dialogue.

I didn’t like Lying Next To Me as much as other works by Olsen. Above all, the characters are more than flawed. They are despicable. It was hard to root for anybody.

This is about the disappearance of a man’s wife, the search for her and an investigation into who committed the crime. This takes place in summer cottages outside a small town in the Pacific Northwest. Prior familiarity that the characters have with each other factors significantly into the plot.

It was kind of obvious who did it early on, as characters were introduced that clearly served the purpose of being the perpetrators later on. A plot twist at the end altered the expected conclusion somewhat.

Nevertheless, a suspenseful, exciting read.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. (less)

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I struggled to get into this story (it wasn’t until I was 60% of the way before I became interested). Multiple plot lines are woven together giving different POVs and backstory. This leads to characters being dropped and brought back in which took me out of the story as I tried to remember who they were. The red herrings dropped throughout the story did have me questioning what the final outcome would be.

When Adam Warner's wife is abducted in broad daylight 50 feet away from him, he is at a loss at what to do. His father in law is sure Adam did it, but the police have their sights set elsewhere.

This was a twist and turn book that was fun to read. Right as you think you have it all figured out, Olsen throws you in a completely different direction. I really liked the different prospectives of many of the main players. I felt like it gave them a depth that wouldn't have been achieved otherwise. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the twists and turns of mystery books.

What an amazing thriller! I loved the character development and stayed up way past my bedtime to find out what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this author.

Wow, this was an awesome book! Each chapter focuses on a different character and with each character telling his/her story, I thought I had it all figured out until I moved on to the next chapter.

There were twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout the entire book.

Lying Next to Me is set to release in May 2019 and I highly recommend this to anyone that likes a good mystery/thriller.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for this advanced readers copy.

Loved this book. Gripping, traumatic, scary, creative and just brilliant. The plot, the characters and everything mingled together to see how cunning the characters are and the twisted plot they weave in their lives. I hate to write reviews that tell you what happens in a book, but this book is very good .

A riveting, thought provoking suspense that pushes every one of the reader’s emotional boundaries. The characters are broadly developed and poignant creating the perfect balance within this manipulative narrative. While more avid readers of this genre may pick up on the plot twist early on, Olsen throws so many curve balls in the storyline that the entire experience is worth the read. 5 stars.

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC of #LyingNextToMe in exchange for an honest review.