I'm a sucker for anything James Patterson writes, but a collab with David Ellis? Sign me up! Lies he told me delivered! It was fast paced, and kept me on the edge of my seat. Every time I thought I had it all figured out, I was wrong. Thriller fans, this one's for you!

This is one of those books that you pick up and simply can’t put down. David and Marcie Bowers are living an idyllic life in a small town until David's saves a stranger in an accident and becomes a local hero— complete with internet fame. Suddenly, secrets from David’s past start surfacing, and Marcie is left questioning everything she thought she knew about her husband.

The story does a great job of balancing suspense with emotional depth. There are twists I saw coming and others that blindsided me completely, which kept the tension high and the pages turning. The love between David and Marcie was beautifully written, and even left me in tears at one point even as I questioned how much of their relationship was real and how much was based on lies. Patterson and Ellis have created a suspense novel that's gripping without being overly stressful, making it a perfect pick for a cozy weekend read.

One of the things I loved most about this book is its pacing. I finished it in just three hours because I couldn't tear myself away. The short chapters and fast-moving plot made it an incredibly quick and satisfying read. If you love thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat but don't leave you feeling frazzled, this book is right up your alley.

I give the book a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It’s ideal for fans of suspenseful mysteries who appreciate well-developed characters and surprising plot twists. Whether you’re a die-hard James Patterson fan or new to his books, this collaboration with David Ellis is not to be missed.

Fans of bestselling author, James Patterson (who writes with dozens of authors who most likely make the novels better), will want to pick up Lies He Told Me, which introduces David and Marcie Bowers who live in the small town of Hemingway Grove, Illinois. David owns the local pub and Marcie has given up her law career in the big city to practice in the small town. As far as Marcie is concerned, her life is almost perfect with a wonderful husband and two kids. But when David jumps into the river and rescues a stranger, making him a hero with his picture all over the news, strange things lead to her finding out her husband is living a secret life. As the story unfolds, readers will wonder whether Marcie is just living in a dream world.

This is one of Patterson’s better novels, probably due to David Ellis, and the characters are well developed. The story is captivating, and will keep readers on edge throughout. The story has plenty of twists and turns, and ends up with a big surprise at the dénouement.

As the story is told, it has enough unexpected scenarios, that most readers will be on the edge of their seats. All told, this is a viable thriller that will keep every reader’s interest.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

This is one of the best mystery/thrillers I have ever read! Both authors are excellent and together they are dynamic!
I would rate this up there with Gone Girl as one of my favorite books ever, it’s that good. Expect a lot of twists, you will not be disappointed. I am definitely going to read all of their collaborations now.
Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company for an e-arc of this book.

Another great book from a great author.
I love the way Patterson writes. He lets you think you have figured the plot if the story…. But only within a couple of pages you realize nope you’re wrong lol.
I figured the first twist … yay me !!! But then it twisted and I didn’t see that coming .
Well dove Mr. Patterson!!

What is better than a rainy day spent on the couch with a cup of a tea and a book by one of your favourite authors? Nothing I tell you… nothing. It is no secret that I am obsessed with James Patterson books, and with Lies He Told Me, the added bonus of the co writer being none other than David Ellis!! A win all round I would say.

I started and finished this book in a few hours. It is super fast paced and full of twists and turns you will not want to stop. I had my theories, that kept changing throughout the story. Was I right.. I rarely am and this time was no different.

An ordinary suburban family, 2 kids, a happy life. Until an heroic incident shines a light on them and every thing changes. That is all you need to know. I don’t think I even knew that much, it is James Patterson after all.

One of his best, and he has so many books. A stand-alone book that will have you holding your breath while you turn those pages. Don’t miss it. Publishes on September 30th.

Thanks so much to Little, Brown and Company for my advanced copy to read. Always an honour to have the chance with this author.

A chance meeting brought love into your life but what if your husband has been lying to you all these years? Marcie and Davide seem to have the perfect marriage until David risked his life to save a drowning man and their lives spiral out of control. Why is someone targeting the Bowers and how can Marcie save her family?

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the early edition of #LiesHeToldMe in exchange for an honest review. James Patterson and David Ellis pen a novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I found myself paging through the book to discover the truth and then more twists were revealed.

Be prepared to re-evaluate the situation throughout the novel or you'll be caught up in a web of lies. Is David innocent, was Marcie part of the scheme, will the Bowers survive and if they are innocent, will the real criminals be caught? I'll never tell and you'll need to read 'Lies He Told Me' to discover the truth.

I will never recover. This book. The twists and turns it took you on. Just when you thought you had it all figured out, you didn’t! With every detail I thought I had it pegged and then even the most mundane thing would change to completely rework your theory. I realized I haven’t read much of David Ellis’ work but that changes today. I have always been a huge Patterson fan but this book was next level. I can’t wait to sell this title. I very much wanted to call off work to finish this one but the time in between the twists allowed me to recover and handle the next one. Beautifully done.

Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc!

James Patterson is one of my all time favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. It kept me guessing the whole book and makes me want more.

This was a super fast paced book with short chapters. I really enjoyed the fact that it kept you guessing, and there were a lot of twist and turns.

I will definitely read these authors again!

I love me some James Patterson I dont think there is one book I haven't liked from him or as a co-author. I feel like the "my husband isn't what he seems" has been done before but this kept my interest the entire time. I wanted her suspicions to not be true and for him to be a good guy and I'm not spoiling it :). This had me at the edge of my seat and I needed to know what was going to happen next. I give this 5 stars and I will be recommending this to my friends and family. We're all super fans of JP in this house.

What a power duo. This book had me hooked from the verse first page. It’s so bingeable. I feel like I barely read for any length of time and blew through almost half the book, just couldn’t turn pages fast enough. There are so many layers here and it’s so well executed. Lies and twists and turns and just so much. I want to say so many things here but I don’t want to give a single piece of this book away so Its a struggle. I found myself actually biting my nails and my heart rate kicking up as I tried to speed read to the end to finally get to the damn truth. Wow. What a freakin thriller. Individually I love their books but together made it even more special.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the early copy!

This was a very good and quick read. There was a lot going on in the beginning, but once you figure out the characters and their relationships, it flows so well. It is two books/parts. The first leads up to the main event and is very fast paced and exciting. Book 2 answers all the questions you have. Tough choices have to be made and the theory that you think you have figured out is probably wrong.

Another success. I like James Patterson and this is another great popcorn thriller. This was very fast paced and engaging. The characters were developed and likable. Overall, highly enjoyed.

Being called a HERO after jumping into the river to save someone from drowning sets David’s seemingly perfect life into a spiral. He’s just your average everyday bar owner. With a brain for math.

Strange things start being misplaced in his home. His wife Marcie finds the coffee pot in a very strange place. Their dog is kidnapped but returned (unharmed). A dead rat in their sons Halloween bag.

While Marcie is now a small town lawyer, in her past she worked in the big city, and had clients with mafia ties.

As more and more things happen, Marcie seems to find out her past is coming back as well.

There were so many twists in this book, including the ending, that left me speechless (something pretty hard to do!)

This book releases on 9/30/2024, so do yourself a favor, GET IT!

A fantastic, intense thriller by two excellent authors. This novel was full of suspense and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!! This is a unique, intriguing and complex plot with an interesting cast of characters. Highly recommended to anyone who likes psychological thrillers, legal thrillers as well as detective/mystery novels!! 5🌟
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I'm a big fan of David Ellis so was thrilled to see this book available to read. It didn't disappoint. At the heart it is a family story, a love story as a woman tries to figure out who her husband is and how much danger her family is in. A smart, strong dedicated heroine to root for and a nail biting story. Loved it. 4.5

4 stars

Patterson and Ellis are a fantastic together. This is like the Patterson I fell in love with all those years ago. I was hooked and finished in a single sitting.

Sometimes it’s a hit, sometimes it’s a miss with Patterson, this is a major hit!

“Lies He Told Me” by James Patterson and David Ellis is a Fantastic Gift of a book that was so thrilling and suspenseful I had to remind myself to breathe! The story revolves around a couple who are well known in their small town in Illinois, she is a lawyer and he is the owner of a popular pub. They are focused on raising their two children & managing their work life schedules when the husband jumps into a river to save a drowning stranger who’s car crashes off a trestle bridge. He becomes a local celebrity and suddenly very strange and frightening things start happening in their home. As the incidents escalate the wife starts suspecting that her husband may be hiding secrets of his past. I don’t want to give away more of the story but I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen but I was wrong every time! This story really pulls you in and it’s impossible to put down! I enjoyed every word in this book and I know you will too.

Thank you NetGalley and Little,Brown and Company for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was James Patterson in top form with the help of David Ellis, who I adore. I was totally captivated by the story. I figured out the first “twist” but not the second. Didn’t see that one coming at all, which I was happy about. This was a very fun read.