This book was ok but half way through I was starting to get bored and wasn’t bothered about who had killed Mercy. It did pick up towards the end and I liked the big reveal. Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC.

I have read another book in this series and enjoyed it, this one was OK. The main issue that I had with it, was that it was too long and too wordy. I like description about people and surroundings but in this book it got repetitive. The crimes are committed in an isolated camp, so the suspect must still be around. There are plenty of motives and the family running the camp are fairly disfunctional, with the local Sheriff in their pocket. The first murder is quite soon in the book, so there doesn't seem to be much interaction between Will and Sara once their investigation got going.
Quite a lot of triggers here too including child abuse, rape and extremely mixed up family relationships. It was a chore to finish the book and the plot was quite stretched out and confusing so it took some thinking about what was relevant and what not.
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC , not a bad read, but have read better

Just love this Will Trent series.
Many thanks to NetGalley UK, HarperCollins UK and Headline Books for this ARC which came at exactly the right time for me as I was reading book number 11 at the time I saw this available to request.
Will and Sarah are on their honeymoon in the mountains when things quickly go wrong and they find themselves with quite literally a murder on their hands. There is also a side story relating to Will’s childhood which was an excellent addition and compliments the storyline.
I feel like I’ve missed out on their wedding, though there is reference to it at the start of the book, but I love these characters so much, I hope there are further details to come in future books.
The twists and turns at the end were many and unexpected.
A great read. Already looking forward to Book 13.
This Is Why We Lied will be published on 20th August 24.

Absolutely fantastic as expected from Karin Slaughter. Fast paced with plenty of tension and twists I couldn’t put this down until I finished.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Karin Slaughter does it again. It lived up to the hype and of course i will read anything this author writes.

Great read, Great Suspense, Great Character build. I could write a review all day of her novels.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Will and Sara are on their honeymoon enjoying a cabin stay close to a location from Will's past. Of course as its these two they soon find themselves caught up in a murder. There's a lot of anger and secrets at this idyllic site but what is the truth and who killed Mercy.

Wow what a ride this was. You just don't know who did what until the end. I think I figured it out just before Will did and what a genius twist that was. This is the newest installment in the series and definitely one of the best ones. I was hooked from the start. Plus I'm a sucker for the relationship between Will and Sara. I love how healthy and sweet it is in this one. They have some great moments and brilliant lines together. The ending was so good especially the very last few lines. A brilliant addition to the series. Karin Slaughter is a go to reader for me and I always look forward to her new stories. A dark and twisted thriller.

This was a twisty tail of a murder in the mountains. An entire cast of unlikable characters, coupled with Tragic life choices by the murder victim.

I enjoyed this story, and was intrigued when I heard had that there would be another murder, and wondered what was going on, and why nobody seemed to care.
I believe this book was too long as I was beginning to lose interest before I reached halfway, however it was well written and The story fleshed out the character as well.
Thanks to #NetGalley For the opportunity to have read this book ahead of publication and exchange for an honest review. Apologies for the late review.

I loved this book - it really lived up to the expectations. Thank you to the writer, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to review this book.

Just when I was thinking "not another abusive family" scenario Ms Slaughter comes up with this brilliant book including some really nasty family members. Not only that Will Trent, a GBI Investigator and his wife Sara a medical examiner. are on their honeymoon in a mountain lodge with other lodges nearby, some occupied.

The lodge complex is managed by Mercy McAlpine and the whole secretive family are involved in the business all of whom are not the nicest people! What a story unfolds with the murder of Mercy! Will takes over the investigation leaving the honeymoon to one side..

No more spoilers as the more Will uncovers, the twists and turns unfold in typical Ms Slaughter fashion.

Loved it!

Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins UK for the chance to read and review a brilliant murder mystery.

I would basically read anything Karin Slaughter writes - she is an autobuy author for me and I have never found her books anything other than gripping. This Is Why We Lied is no exception. I’m a huge fan of the Will Trent / Sara Linton series and this latest instalment is as brutal, compelling and addictive as I’ve come to expect. I can’t pinpoint quite how she does it but Slaughter just has this way of grabbing her readers attention and not letting up until the very end of the book. I was totally hooked from the first page of This Is Why We Lied, which is something of a locked room mystery, concerning a family so twisted that my mind was reeling with shock. There are brilliant twists and turns, red herrings and characters that you will either hate or become completely invested in. Another unquestionably five star read for me from the Queen of thrillers. Highly recommended.

A locked room mystery with Karin Slaughter's writing style is the best combination for an unputdownable thriller. Having read 3-4 Slaughter's books previously, I'll say that the pace in this book is a little relaxed, especially in the first half of the book, which is understandable because the mystery is mixed up with Will and Sara's romantic vacation. Amanda and Faith make their appearances only in the latter half of the book.

Will and Sara are married and they are honeymooning in a remote lodge, owned by the McAlpine family. The lodge is set amidst beautiful mountains and is spread over several acres of land. As Sara succinctly puts it, in such a place, you scratch under the surface a bit and all sorts of secrets start to tumble out of from dark places.

And that's exactly what happens when the lodge's manager, Mercy McAlpine, gets viciously murdered and Will and Sara are the first to come across the victim's body. Most of the guests and all the family members have secrets to hide and they lie to protect themselves. I'll just say that this one is too twisted and sinister. The book deals with toxic families and abuse and turns even darker towards the end. I did find the twists in the end to be placed too close to each other, so much that it seemed a little implausible. Overall I enjoyed reading the book and wanted to read it faster to find how it ends.

Slaughter's writing, as always, is witty(the part where she mentions that series on Hulu about a detective with a dog-totally wicked) and very addictive. I have made up my mind to read all the books in the Trent and Grant County series, even if it takes me a million years to do so. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advance copy of the book.

I really enjoyed this book.
I haven't read many by this author and I knew this was number 12 in the series, but it didn't matter, and once I pieced some personal stories of Will together, the rest didn't matter.
Could be read as a standalone.
It kept me guessing and kept my interest.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic read that kept me guessing!
Will and Sara are on their honeymoon in an off the beaten track mountain hideaway .
Unfortunately McAlpine Lodge isn’t the secluded peaceful destination that Will and Sara envisage .
The McAlpine family are toxic and certainly dysfunctional.
Mercy the daughter of the family works hard to keep the lodge running and making the business viable but she’s had enough and threatens to bring the family down , and then she’s found brutally stabbed .
Will and Sara ‘s honeymoon is brought to an abrupt end before it’s even begun as they begin to try and unravel the mystery of the murder and all the secrets that the McAlpine family are hiding .
Another great Will Trent and Sara Linton story , Karin Slaughter’s writing style just keeps the pages turning late in to the night.
A must read for all Will Trent fans , you won’t be disappointed!
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK.

Read if you like;
-made into a series
-Locked room
-Dysfunctional Family
-Family secrets

Wow the queen of thrillers Karin Slaughter has done it again!! Take a bow!!

The 12th book in the Will Trent series which can be read as a stand-alone as the authors does a great job of giving you some details about Will’s childhood! Which was great to learn more about and also the other children he was housed with also.

I really enjoyed getting to see the married life side to Will and Sara and how well they work as partners and a couple. Will’s love for Sara definitely stood out for me!

Like true Slaughter fashion there are some dark themes through the book, dealing with childhood abuse, trauma, rape, drug abuse and incest with a dark twist.

The reverse plot, starting with the murder then flashback to build up to the current point and beyond was just fantastically done. Honestly, I need to read more of this style it is super engaging and you can’t help but want to know more.

I truly felt deeply sorry for Mercy, she went through so much in her life and her family failed her so much!! If anyone deserved a break that girl did!!

So I am a huge Karin Slaughter fan and have read most of her books, I was so excited when I got approved for this and it did not disappoint. The characters are relatable and likeable, the story line keeps you hooked and always has twists and turns you did not expect. I would recommend anyone to read this. You won’t regret it, your bank balance might as you will want to read all her series

I’ve read previous books about Will Trent and Sara Linton. I really wanted to like this latest book by Karin Slaughter but I really didn’t. I did read it completely to the end but was relieved when I’d finished. I felt it was too drawn out and I didn’t gel with characters other than Will and Sara.

A real twister of a book.
Things seem straightforward but there are so many secrets and lies on this mountain lodge retreat that the only people you can really trust are Will and Sara.
Hampered by the isolation, the weather and the reluctance of the family and guests this murder proves complex to solve but keeps the reader fully engaged throughout.

Masterfully written as usual by Slaughter. Will and Sara are on their honeymoon and obviously next comes a murder.

The sheer light and dark in this series, reflected beautifully in tragedy happening and the love that Will and Sara have make this an absolute must read, like the rest of the series.

Read this if you love dark thrillers with a very capable investigative duo.

Will Trent is a GBI Investigator and his wife Sara is a medical examiner. They are on their honeymoon and Will has booked them into McAlpine Lodge which is in the mountains. The only way into the lodge for guests is to hike there and there is no WIFI for guests. Will and Sara are keen to make the most of all the outdoor activities.

The lodge is managed by Mercy McAlpine and the whole family are involved in the business - what is clear is that they are a very dysfunctional family with many secrets. Will and Sara hear awful screams on their first evening and Will finds Mercy close to death, having been stabbed many times.

Mercy dies and immediately Will gets to work trying to preserve the crime scene and find the murderer. As Will and Sara do their best to contain the situation, the local sheriff arrives to take over the investigation but doesn’t inspire them with confidence.

Everyone in the family and all of the guests are suspects and they are all clearly hiding something and some are clearly lying.

This book was so good, there are so many twists and turns and revelations. So many secrets are uncovered and I just couldn’t work out who the killer was. A great read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Book 12 in the Will Trent series opens with the Honeymoon of Will and his new bride, medical examiner Sara Linton at the secluded McAlpine Lodge. Only this pair can find themselves in the midst of a murder scene with a closed cast of familial suspects. Mercy McAlpine is brutally killed, after years of abusive relationships with those around her. Each of her relatives holds a secret and Will and Sara find themselves in the perilous situation of being detached from the world and mingling with those with murderous intentions. The story takes us back to events pre murder and then unravels Mercy's last moments and connections with each of those present at the lodge, peeling back the layers of truths until the final twists. An entertaining and tantalising thriller. #thisiswhywelied #karinslaughter #netgalley