I liked this book. It kept me interested the whole time always wanting to know what was going to happen next. The ending caught me by surprise. Good book.

This was my first James Patterson book as well as my first by David Ellis. I loved it!! I brought it on a camping trip and finished it in a little over a day. Kept me intrigued from the very beginning!!

David Bowers is a respected pub owner, and his wife Marcie is a respected lawyer. They live in a small town in Illinois with their two kids, Grace and Lincoln. They’re living a quiet, normal life until, while on a romantic walk, an SUV crashes through the bridge they’re standing on, falling into the river below. David immediately jumps in to save the man, who’d had a seizure, and becomes a hero.

Soon, strange things start happening. Their dog Lulu disappears. Things around their house are suddenly in strange places, there was a fire in their yard, and a mysterious vehicle seems to be watching their house. This is when I thought I was in the middle of a psychological thriller, but I was wrong! This is actually a twisty, action-packed crime/legal thriller. One of Marcie’s old clients has found her, thanks to her husband’s heroics going viral, and now the entire family is in danger.

I’d like to say more than that, but I can’t - readers should go into this one fresh! I’m usually not big on action thrillers, but this one was pretty riveting, and the ending was fantastic. This is a fast-paced page turner that will leave you shocked, several times. 4.5 stars.

(Thank you to Little, Brown and Company, James Patterson, David Ellis and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)

I haven't read a James Patterson book in a while and I've never read David Ellis, but I definitely will now! This was a quick page turner with a lot of twists and turns and I'm always a sucker for short chapters!

David and Marcie and their two children are living a blissfully happy life until David jumps into the river to save someone's life and becomes a local hero whose face is plastered all over the news. Afterwards, strange things start happening to the family and Marcie becomes suspicious that her husband is keeping secrets from her, secrets that will put her and her children in danger. The roller coaster of a ride begins as the secrets unfold. If you like a fast placed thriller with a criminal, the local police detective and an FBI agent all thrown in, you'll love this book!

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

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.