I couldn't put this down!! I finished it so quickly! Its fast-paced with brilliant writing. With both of these authors, this was an automatic read for me!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

James Patterson and David Ellis team up once again to deliver a riveting psychological thriller in “Lies He Told Me.” Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Hemingway Grove, Illinois, this novel unravels the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a picture-perfect family.

The story centers around Marcie Bowers, a former big-city lawyer turned family law practitioner, and her husband David, the local pub owner. Their lives take a dramatic turn when David becomes a local hero after saving a drowning stranger. However, this newfound fame brings unwanted attention and unearths a past that David has desperately tried to keep hidden.

Patterson and Ellis excel at creating a sense of unease that permeates the entire narrative. The small-town setting, with its close-knit community and hidden secrets, adds a layer of claustrophobia that heightens the tension. The authors’ ability to craft complex characters is on full display here. Marcie’s journey from a trusting wife to a woman questioning everything she knows about her husband is compelling and heart-wrenching.

The plot is a masterclass in suspense, with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. Just when you think you have figured out David’s secret, Patterson and Ellis throw in another curveball that leaves you reeling. The pacing is relentless, making it difficult to put the book down.

What sets “Lies He Told Me” apart is its exploration of trust and deception within a marriage. The psychological depth of Marcie’s character, as she grapples with the possibility that her husband might be a cold-blooded assassin, adds a profound emotional layer to the thriller. The authors delve into the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.

“Lies He Told Me” is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that will appeal to fans of psychological dramas and suspenseful mysteries. Patterson and Ellis have crafted a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted plot and richly developed characters.

I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked by the premise and the first few pages sucked me in. The book is well-written, and has several twists and turns. I would recommend!

Excellent! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5! Marcie is living a comfortable, happy life in Hemingway Grove with her husband and 2 kids. But then odd things start to happen and nothing is as it seems. This book is full of twists, turns and shocking truths. I could not put it down. There’s love of family, lies, greed, betrayal, violence, survival and so much more. Who can we trust? Co-authors James Patterson and David Ellis have done a fabulous job. I highly recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the digital ARC.

LIES HE TOLD ME was a fast paced read from the beginning, with no break in the action. The plot was interesting if far-fetched, and the story was entertaining but ultimately forgettable. I was happy to read it but likely would not recommend it to others.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to read and review LIES HE TOLD ME.

Imagine the love of your life , the father of your two children has secrets he’s keeping and you never knew until his life and your own are in danger. “Lies he told Me” by James Patterson and David Ellis take you to the small quaint town of Hemingway Grove, Illinois where strange things begin to happen in the Bower home. This explosive thriller will keep you gripped to the pages wanting more.
David and Marcie Bower celebrate an anniversary in the very spot he proposed when the next thing Marcie knows he is jumping off the bridge to save someone’s life. A hero! Fame! The worst thing that could happen to David Bowers?!

Marcie, previous lawyer and now family law, is suspicious of “odd” things happening in her life and in her family. Is she losing her mind? Are her gutted suspicions true? Is her husband who she once married and still truly loves who he claims to be?

An FBI crime investigation, a psychological thrill that will have your heart beating faster than you can turn the pages.
A mouth-dropping twist you never see coming. Highly recommend this suspenseful novel. Thanks to Little Brown & Co @netgalley for this eARC. All comments and reviews are my own.

This book grabbed me immediately and didn't let go until the end. It was really hard to put it down to go to sleep at night.
A story about a woman who is an attorney and surprising things that her husband kept from her. The story was so well crafted that it led you down multiple different paths and I was surprised at the revelations.
If you want a fascinating book that will take you on a ride, give Lies He Told Me a try. You will not be disappointment.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the arc.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the eARC.

Do you actually know the person you are married to? This book explores how to reckon with that question and sure takes the reader on an adventure full of twists. I really enjoyed this one.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. Marcie and David are married with two children. She is an attorney and he owns a bar. David jumps into the river to save the driver of a car that drove through a bridge. David becomes a hero and that's when the secrets come out. The first half was definitely better and it was fast paced but I just felt like so much of the second half was just far fetched and over the top.

Lies He Told Me has all of the best parts of James Patterson's and David Ellis' work: short, snappy, action packed chapters, and plenty of reveals and twists. You will be floored by the twist near the end, I guarantee it!

Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis is hard to put down. There are so many clever twists and turns that keep you reading. A great mystery!

Happy belated publication day 🎉🎉

This was an easy and quick read. Short chapters too.

What if the man you’ve been married to with children is not the man you thought he was? What if he could have been a hit man in his past life? What would you do?

I enjoyed this and could tell the parts where Ellis took over. I will say the ending was definitely over the top. However, I could see this being a blockbuster motion picture.

Thank you to Little Brown n co, James Patterson and David Ellis for the opportunity. I even purchased the hardback because it’s that gorgeous!

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every one knows David and Marcie Bowers. David is a well respected restaurant owner and Marcie is a big time lawyer! But one David makes a heroic decision that puts their entire family on the map. But that might not be such a great idea!

James Patterson and David Ellis have written a compelling psychological thriller that weaves a narrative filled with intrigue and suspense. The main character Marcie is caught in a web of deception that makes her question the belief of trust and morality.

The book itself keeps a fast pace which makes you not to want to put it down. Patterson does a great job of creating tension to increase your want to continue in the book. The one small issue I personally had was that some of the characters storylines were a little too predictable and that took way from it in some aspects. This is a solid thriller that any thrill reader would love and enjoy while keeping you guessing for more!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #LittleBrownAndCompany for the book #LiesHeToldMe by #JamesPatterson and #DavidEllis. This book was amazing and could not put it down, such a roller coaster of emotions. Marcie and David are married with two kids. After David jumps in a freezing river to save a man who crashed, his whole life changes. And not in a good way. Does Marcie really know her husband? What is he hiding?

Damn this is a movie in the making if I ever read one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Twists after twists after twists. Readers, read this novel slowly and savor every word, less you miss something. The way the action picks up and shoots off in this book, you just might miss some important info if you're not careful.

What a wild ride! This is a quick paced thriller with lots of action…and lies. A quick read with lots of twists and turns, when you think you have it figured out, guess again, another person is being shady. In the end I felt bad for one of the main characters Marcie. A short review, but can’t say much with this one or I’ll give away the crazy ending.

This review contains small spoilers of the first couple chapters of the book.

One night on a walk, David and Marcie Bower find themselves witness to a car accident, and then thrust into the spotlight in their small town (and beyond) as David suddenly becomes a hero for rescuing the driver.

A month or so later, strange things are happening in the Bower's house; things are misplaced, their dog goes missing from their fenced yard while everyone is getting ready to start their day, and someone is parked across the street, watching their house at 3am. Are these just Halloween pranks, or is there something else going on? Why are the Bower's being targeted? And what is David hiding from Marcie?

I will admit, these two almost lost me in the first handful of chapters with the missing dog. (Thankfully, the dog, Lulu is found safe and sound and is OK for the rest of the book.) I have read a handful of books by James Patterson, and I really enjoyed Look Closer, the only other book I have read by David Ellis. I don't know if they have a friendship outside of partnering on this book, or how they come together to create this story, but it was really well done. Maybe a little formulaic, but I think that also feeds into the whole concept of this story. You think you know how it's going, but do you? Do you really? Yes, I did actually. I had a lot of pieces figured out in the first hundred pages, I was just unsure how they fit together, and I enjoyed the journey to figure it all out.

Lies He Told me was a quick, engaging read. The only issue I have is part of the ending, but maybe that's just me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown & Co. for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

Lies He Told Me
by James Patterson; David Ellis
Pub Date: Sep 30 2024

It's been some time since I've read a James Patterson book, and to be co-authored by David Ellis is a win, win! "Lies He Told Me" is an unputdownable read full of deceit, thrills and chills! The twists and turns are unrelenting and they do not stop right up until the very last page.

Synopsis: An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband’s secret life—and it might cost them all their lives. She’s in love―with a liar.

Many thanks to #LiesHeToldMe #NetGalley and #Littlebrownandcompany for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this eARC.

This was my first James Patterson book, and first co-authored book (I loved the last David Ellis book I read so I was excited to see he co-authored this one), and really enjoyed it! It was definitely an “okay, I have to know what happens in the next chapter” 20 chapters ago type of book, which I love! Lots of twists that I didn’t see coming which is great because I love being oblivious in thriller books 😁 I was convinced that I knew what was going on the entire time but of course I was completely wrong lol. Such an entertaining read and happy I got the chance to get an arc!

David and Marcie are celebrating his birthday when a car plunges off a bridge and David dives into the river and rescues the driver, bringing David instant celebrity with internet postings of his daring rescue. Shortly after strange things begin to happen in their lives. Are these innocent pranks or is someone sending them a message? Could it be a patron of David’s bar or a client of Marcie’s law practice. Marcie becomes suspicious of David’s actions. Thus the excitement and story twists and turns begin. A fast paced quick read. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.