Thank you to NetGalley, the Publishers, and James Patterson and David Ellis for an ARC of Lies He Told Me! I was elated to find out I received an advanced copy of this book. I was already looking forward to September 30th to purchase, but getting it a couple days earlier I was over the moon. James Patterson is obviously one of the greatest writers of all time and paired with another one of my favorites David Ellis (if you haven’t read Look Closer please add to your TBR immediately)?! How could you not instantly buy this. From the very first page I was hooked and when not reading it all I did was thinking about the next time I could pick this book up. Gripping, thrilling, twisting, heart pounding, jaw dropping, having to manually think about taking another breath - what a wild ride. This is one of those books you will think about months.. years after reading this. I absolutely can’t get enough of it. I had a suspicion on one of the twists, but there were many others I didn’t see coming that hit me like a brick.

Marcie, an attorney and mother of two, is married to a liar. His lie might cost all of their lives. Everyone knows Marcie and David, who owns a local pub. When David jumps into a river to save a drowning man he is known as a local hero. Normally people would not be concerned about their faces posted all over social media, but not David. This will be a life sentence for him, unless Marcie can figure this out. Marcie will do what it takes to protect her family and at all costs.

Lies He Told Me is a captivating, fast-paced domestic thriller. JP and Ellis are masters of their craft, there are few authors who can keep me engaged with a story filled with so many twists and yet pull it all together for a solid conclusion.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Full of twists and turns, this novel will keep you on your toes and guessing! An entertaining fast-paced read that you will FLY through. I couldn’t put it down. Just when you think you have it figured out… you don’t!

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for a copy of this book!

Okay, when I saw this James Patterson thriller was a collaboration with the amazing David Ellis, I knew I had to read it. Wow, wow, wow is all I can say!

Twists and turns, secrets, lies, red herrings, action scenes, and a likeable heroine - Lies He Told Me has it all. I inhaled this one!

Make sure you read this one if you love thrillers and then make sure to check out David’s other clever thrillers!

Thanks to @littlebrown for this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

The short chapters make this a fast-paced read. Numerous twists and turns keep the reader guessing. Just when I thought I had something figured out, a twist changed that. It was fun to uncover secrets with Marcy. Characters are well-developed and realistic. This duo writes an engaging story that may leave the reader wondering how well they really know anyone, including their spouse.

Two of the best authors have come together once again in Lies He Told Me. As I expected, it was a phenomenal book!

David and Marcie Bowers live a normal life. Marcie is an attorney and David owns a local bar. All of that changes one day when David jumps into a river to save a stranger from a sinking car. His heroic actions are about to change their lives forever. With my heart in my throat, I knew something horrific was about to happen and nothing or no one could stop it. I never dreamed just how bad this was going to get.

I rarely read the blurb on a book with Mr. Patterson's name on it because I know I will not be disappointed. I am so glad that I did not know what I was getting into before I started this book. Read this book blindly and trust that you will not regret it. That is all I am going to say. This clever and deftly crafted plot was filled with mysterious and intriguing circumstances and even more mysterious characters.

The gritty, high-octane suspense will have you turning the pages so fast that you will be fanning yourself, and the curve balls thrown at lightning fast speed will make you dizzy. Don't assume you will figure this one out. I am still sitting here stunned and happy at the same time. Binge reading is a must for this thriller. It deserves much more than five stars. Bravo gentlemen. You have shocked this reader speechless.

Thank you to Little Brown and Company and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was hands down a David Ellis book. The amount of drama and twists and turns were never ending. I love that he has the ability to make me think I have it all figured out, just to rip the rug out from under me.

In this story, we follow the Bowers family, David and Marcie and their two kids. She’s a lawyer and he owns and runs a pub in town. When things start happening around the house and to their family that just doesn’t add up, they begin to question who is messing with them. Their pasts start coming back to haunt them. So much lies and deceit unravel, it makes Marcie question if she truly knew the man she married, or if their lives thus far has been an utter lie.

I absolutely loved Marcie as a character. She is intelligent, strong, and quick on her feet. How else could she be a great lawyer. Her love and dedication to her job and her family is heartwarming. Every obstacle that she faced in this book, she was one step ahead, I’m always a fan of a strong minded FMC and Ellis delivered 100%

If you loved the chaotic twists and turns of Ellis’ other books, you’ll enjoy this one as well. Things aren’t as they seem, and the journey til the end was a lot of fun! I couldn’t put this book down!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Company for the e-book ARC. Forever thankful!

The author duo of James Patterson and David Ellis was great. Lies He Told Me grabbed me from the start. I could not put this book down. The short chapters that are reminiscent of James Patterson made it so easy to binge. The story is about David and Marcie Bowers and what happens in their life after David saves a man. The twists and turns just kept happening. I enjoyed the mob/FBI aspects of the book, which remind me of other David Ellis books. Many red herrings have you wondering what is really happening, I even found myself saying "I knew it!".

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for an ARC of Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis for an honest review.

REALLY enjoyed this one! Great twists and flow throughout the book! I loved how the first half was set up and we got to know the characters.
4.5/5 stars!

Marcie finds out her husband has a secret life. Marcie's husband is named David and they are a very well known couple living in a small town in Illinois. She is a lawyer and he is the owner of a popular pub. They have 2 children and a busy schedule. David jumps into a river to save a drowning stranger, he becomes a local celebrity before things start to happen in the couple's home.

Just when you think the book is going in a certain direction, it gets twisted again! This is a page-turning suspense and Marcie is a strong character.
This will put the reader on the edge and easy to read in one sitting.

Many Twists, Strong Characters, and Not Predictable!

3.5 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy! This book will be released 9/30/24

4.5 stars
This is the first Patterson/Ellis collaboration I've read, and I really enjoyed it! David Ellis has experience as a lawyer and a judge and his knowledge of the law makes a great contribution to the story. Marcie and David Bowers seem to be an average couple. Marcie practices family law and David owns a bar. One night they are out for a walk when an SUV runs off the road and into the river. David jumps in the water to save the driver and a video of his heroics goes viral. A month later, strange things are happening at the Bower house - household items in the wrong places and a BBQ grill catching fire in the middle of the night. This is just the beginning of how things change for Marcie and David Bowers after the fateful night of the rescue, and nothing is as it appears!

This book is fast-paced and entertaining. I don't want to say too much more about the plot because I don't want to accidentally give something away. There are so many twists and turns in this book that just when you think you have everything figured out, things change again. The ending is action-packed, full of surprises, and satisfying. If you're new to Patterson, this book would appeal to Harlan Coben fans.

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company. My review is voluntary and unbiased.

Marcie had wanted a big time law career and that made her move from her small town to Chicago. When she came back home, she was practicing family law. She was married to a man who made a decent living with his pub and they had two kids. All was going well until he became a hero and his face was all over the internet.

And then strange things started to happen. And the lies started to unravel. I thought this was a great thriller.

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read “Lies He Told Me” by James Patterson and David Elis. I have read most of James Patterson’s books and was excited to receive this ARC. I was hooked from the first page and enjoy Patterson’s action packed, but short chapters. This books keeps you guessing and skillfully misdirects you from beginning to end. I really liked Marcie’s character and felt she was very relatable. The supporting cast of characters were also believable and there was strong character development. It was a great read and I will be recommending it to fellow readers. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the digital ARC.

Wow! What a ride! This dynamic duo can do no wrong! They did it again with this book, LIES HE TOLD ME! I simply couldn’t put this book down. I was completely immersed in this story. It was mind bending, action packed, and filled with clever twists that made my jaw drop! To top it off, it even made me emotional! Highly recommend picking this one up!

James Patterson never fails to deliver a good thriller, and this was no exception. This one is written with David Ellis, who has collaborated with Patterson previously. How can you resist a book filled with Lies?

Description:
She's in love—with a liar.
An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband’s secret life—and it might cost them all their lives.
Everyone in Hemingway Grove, Illinois, knows David and Marcie Bowers.
David owns the local pub.
Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law.
When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he’s celebrated as a hero. His muscled physique, shaved head, and piercing blue eyes are broadcast on every news outlet.
For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline.
For David Bowers, it’s a death sentence.
For Marcie Bowers, it’s a test.
A wife knows the difference between a loving husband and father and a cold-blooded assassin. Right?

My Thoughts:
Some big, fat lies in this book! I was hooked immediately to the story in this book. It was as enthralling read and I couldn't put it down. Lots of action and plot movement here. I felt so bad for Marcie, This book was full of twists and turns which raised many questions. There is a lot of tension here. David, being a hero, triggered a storm! This is a great thriller.

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company through Netgalley for an advance copy.

Mind blowing, nonstop action! This was captivating! Loved it from the first sentence! The authors did a fabulous job of keeping me on the edge of my seat!

A felt this book was a bit different from the normal James Patterson. It was fast paced and kept me interested the entire time. Several twists, most I did not see coming. My only reason for not giving this book 5 stars is I felt there could have been just a little more character development. There were a few touching moments that lacked just a bit that more development would probably have had me crying.

Thank you Little, Brown and Company for the ARC!

Wow, this was so much fun! I think this might be one of my favs by Patterson to date. Lies He Told Me was packed full of action, plot twists that were shocking and yet made sense and that fun anxiousness you get from a good thriller. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish!

I love James Patterson so much the twists and the turns and the shocking is just next level. I never see what’s coming next and this was just such an awesome roller coaster ride of a book a great thriller indeed.