A quick read. The first part provides the backstory for the second part, but it did throw me.
I wondered when Cullen and Luna’s parts would begin.
Both siblings’ relationships progress in a positive way.
I liked the different setting of New York City.

If you enjoy simplistic, easy to read mysteries, this would be a series to read. I did find that it was an enjoyable afternoon read. that did not take much concentration on "Whodunit".

Liar by Fern Michaels

Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Pace: 5/5
Overall Enjoyment: 5/5

Fern Michaels is the Queen of amazingly written books. This one is no exception. Third in the Lost and Found series, our characters are well developed, flawed, endearing and very likable. The story started out a tad slow for me but once it picked up, I was so engrossed and engaged that I just could not stop reading it. Michaels knows how to keep her readers questioning The Who and the why pretty much the whole time with little bread crumbs here and there.


Luna Bodman and her brother Cullen have been refurbishing furniture for some time with Luna sitting with the pieces and hoping to get a feel for it’s new look. Her brother has a knack for bringing in the pieces. One day though changed everything. An armoire was brought into the shop and Luna wanted to see more of it. As she climbed inside and started to close her eyes to understand the piece more she got a sensation that something was wrong. After getting a flashlight and looking inside she saw the words “Help me” inscribed into the wood. It is at this point that she contacted her US Marshall friend, Christopher Gaines to track the armoire to its original owner. The armoire has a long history of things like ransom, mystery, and a military school. What could all of this mean and will Luna be able to figure out who needs help?

Release date August 22 2023

Thank you to NetGalley as well as the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is an intriguing and entertaining mystery, filled with captivating details and some unconventional and endearing characters. It’s an easy and fast-paced read and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Fern Michaels has nailed it again! I was disappointed it wasn’t as good as most of her books but still a good read. The storyline was in my opinion very drawn out. I think a lot of detail could have been left out!

To be honest, when I was 30% through “Liar,” I had to check to make certain I was reading the correct book. After all, this was supposed to be book 3 of the Lost and Found series and there was no sign of Luna et.al. The story was very predictable, so the purpose was not a “who dunnit” or even a “how dunnit”, but more of a “why dunnit”. But, it was really more a matter of “who cares” dunnit. The writing was easy enough, the characters engaging, but the story never really took off. Luna and Cullen, along with the series regular headed to New York to attend an art show. Nothing really happened to advance the relationships other than some silly exchanges. “liar” would be better as a short story to accompany the first two. I had higher hopes for this. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Liar!
By Fern Michael
Pub Date: August 22, 2023
# 3 Lost and Found
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Great part of the series.
3 stars

Fern Michaels has a way of turning a story to the least expecting and leaving the reader wondering why they didn’t see that from the beginning. The story begins with a boy meets girl out of his circle. Fall in love, storybook wedding and life begins. Fast forward to their middle age years, they are successful, happy and their only concern is their teenage son getting in trouble at school. He is soon placed at a boarding school and even he seems to be doing well until the phone call.

“Liar!” works as part of the Lost and Found series or as a standalone. Prior to reading, I did not know that it was part of a series. It explains the jump in the storyline to Luna and Cullen. The characters were developed but still standoffish like you are hearing about your cousin’s family drama. There are many twist and turns and it is apparent from the time the kidnapping is over that all is not right but who is liar.
Thank you NetGalley, Fern Michaels and Kingston Books Zebra for the ARC in exchange for my review.

This is number 3 in Fern Michaels' Lost and Found series. As usual Luna is feeling vibes about items that come in to her brother Cullen's business -- in this case an old armoire that came from a private boys school in New England. U.S. Marshall Christopher Gaines (Luna's boyfriend) and good friends from the local art center where they all have booths, go to New York at the request of a friend of the art center director's. There they get interested in pursuing a cold case kidnapping involving the son of the the lady who invited them to her gala. It all ties in with the mysterious old armoire. Great fun!
I highly recommend the whole series.

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my own honest opinion.

I love a Fern Michaels book and this series. I could not figure out where the beginning of this book was going. Oh my goodness did it flow and merge into a great story with twists I didn’t see coming.
If you enjoy Fern Michaels and a mystery, this book has your name on it.

The Liar
I love the brother sister duo and their friends in this mystery laden story! Lots of action, art, love and adventure!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy.