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Serial killer mom and serial killer son, go along having some serial killer fun!
Also that twist at the end-didn’t see that coming!

Tell Me All Your Lies is a dark, gory and suspenseful thriller with many twists and turns which made the book an excellent read from the first page until the last page!

Tell Me All Your Lies by L.A. Detwiler  is a psychological thriller about a boy who becomes a killer with the help of his mother.

First, let me thank NetGalley, and the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.


My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions):
Elliott Clairmont loved his mother, as any child should.  She taught him everything, from math to art appreciation.  Her lessons also included reading tarot cards, and serial killing.  He learned the dark side of his mother, and found that it may also be within him.

Lucy Clairmont murdered the first man in their small Paris flat when Elliott was only three. From time to time, there were others that never left the apartment under their own steam.  Elliott helped to dispose of those bodies.

When Elliott is twelve, his beloved mother is murdered, and Elliott is left to find out his true history on his own.  He travels to the US, where his mother was born,  only to find more lies and deception. He is determined to create his own legacy....something to leave behind.


My Opinions:
This was a complex, dark tale, told by Elliott, and through his journal entries. There are a few chapters told by one of the victims, and by the detective who chased Elliott.  

I actually felt sorry for Elliott throughout the book, as his up-bringing and life left a lot to be desired.  His mother was a nightmare that he loved whole-heartedly.  But choices were made.

The book looks at nature vs nurture, family morals, and the legacy each person leaves behind, and how they want to be remembered. 

There was an interesting twist near the end that was quite good.  The writing was also good.

Overall, it is a somewhat depressing book, with an ending that did nothing for me.  Although this was not one of my favorites by this author, it had it's moments.

I’m a big fan of Detwiler and Tell Me All Your Lies by L.A. Detwiler was a wonderful thriller.
The story was gripping from the start. Keeping me hooked right up until the end.
Serial killer thrillers are my most favorite and this author sure knows how to create suspense and intrigue from get go. Detwiler is a master of creating tension and suspense, as she skillfully weaves a complex and unpredictable plot that will keep you guessing until the final twist. The characters are well-developed and realistic.
The writing is fast-paced and engaging, with vivid descriptions and dialogue that will immerse you in the story.
Tell Me All Your Lies is a thrilling and captivating read that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers, crime fiction, and horror.

Thank You NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Tell Me All Your Lies
by L.A. Detwiler
Pub Date: Jun 04 2024

Tell Me All Your Lies is a dark, gory and suspenseful thriller with many twists and turns which made the book an excellent read from the first page until the last page!

I've read several of author L. A. Detwiler's books and haven't been disappointed yet. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, this is the book for you!

Synopsis: Elliott Clairmont’s mother murdered a man when he was three. Ever since then, their lives in Paris have been filled with deceit, murder, lies…but also a strong mother-son bond. As Elliott gets older, Lucy Clairmont teaches her son two important skills: tarot reading and serial killing.

Many thanks to #TellMeAllYourLies, #NetGalley & Author #L.A.Detwiler for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

This is a book of multiple stories rolled into one main story. There's the before when Elliot lives with his mother in Paris that has secrets and mysteries. The next section is when he loses her and moves to America and then how he avoids getting caught and sent to prison. The third one is what happens when he goes looking or his mother's family. As The stories all combine to the ending. You already know the truth of Elliot's parentage and you know that nothing will ever be easy for Elliot, so when the twist of the end comes, you're almost prepared for it. It. It's an interesting book, but one that you may want to read in sections is it seems to flow better that way

Thanks to #NetGalley and #LADetwiler for the book #TellMeAllYourLies. It was Elliot and his mother against the world. That is until his tarot reading, serial killer mother gets murdered in front of him at the age of 12. Since then he has tried to find out about his mother’s family in America. While there he has carried on his mother’s legacy and started killing. This is a dark and suspenseful book that will really enjoyed.

Tell Me All Your Lies by L.A Detwiler due to be published June 4th 2024.

Elliott Clairmont's mother was a tarot card reader, and a prostitute.
She used the cards to decide which of her customers to kill, and Elliott assisted her with the body disposal and clean up when he was old enough.
Then came the day when a customer physically abused Lucy, and 12 year old Elliott got his first taste of blood. He liked it. This book was actually really dark and I loved every second of it I could not put it down at all.
There were so many twists and turns and I enjoyed every single one,
This was not my first book by the author and it definitely will not be my last.


Such an amazing author and I recommend to everyone I talk to about books.

this was such a good thriller, thank you for this opportunity. i am a huge sucker for thrillers and this one delivered! thank you

Wow this book was actually really dark and I loved it.

There were so many twists and turns and I enjoyed every single one, the ending was slightly underwhelming and I lowkey excepted more but overall a very good book and well written, the storyline actually made me care about the bad guy in the story which was shocking.

3.5 stars.*

Thanks to NetGalley and L.A Detwiler for a digital ARC copy.

#TellMeAllYourLies #NetGalley

I enjoyed that the author actually gets you to care about the villain in this book. You get a great backstory to understand “why” they are they way they are. Well written. I would read more by this author.

Definitely different from other books I’ve read. I very much enjoyed the fairytale connections with the characters. It read like a serial killer and his mom who are one and the same

The plot of this was confusing at points, however it did feel different for me and I enjoyed the twists and turns.

Elliott Clairmont’s mother was a tarot card reader, and a prostitute.
She used the cards to decide which of her customers to kill, and Elliott assisted her with the body disposal and clean up when he was old enough.
Then came the day when a customer physically abused Lucy, and 12 year old Elliott got his first taste of blood. He liked it.

This book takes place in the recent past, yet it has a historical feel to it.
It is dark and gory, and either Elliott is a product of his upbringing, or he is a psychopath.
There are surprising twists, which make the mind boggle.
I enjoyed the book, but was a little disappointed with the ending.

Thanks to Netgalley and L A Detwiler for the opportunity to read this book.