This was my first novel by either James Patterson or David Ellis and WOW, I think I've been missing out!

I absolutely DEVOURED this fast paced, exciting and twisty thriller. This book scoots you right along, with short chapters, lots of energy and never a dull moment, I think I read this in two sittings.

I adored the main character, Marcie. I love a strong female main character who is willing to go to any lengths to protect the people she loves. I loved her faith, her passion and her ability to go balls to the wall in a terrifying situation. She is smart, savvy and a badass.

This book hits you with twist after twist. The moment you think you know what's going on, it slaps you across the face with something new and forces you to rethink what you thought you knew.

Lies He Told Me was wildly entertaining and gets a resounding 5 stars from me!

Marcie and David Bowers were living a quiet life with their 2 children in Illinois, with Marcie being an attorney and David owning a pub. That all changes one day when David jumps in a river to save a man who was drowning. His picture is all over the news and suddenly strange things start happening to them. They find things moved in their home, and lose their dog amongst other things. Turns out, Marcie never really knew her husband David. Was his real name even David? The rest of the book follows the characters on a hunt for stolen money.

I have always enjoyed James Patterson and recently became a fan of David Ellis so I was thrilled to read this book. In typical Patterson fashion, the chapters are very short and end with suspense making you want to read, ‘just one more chapter’. As seems to be a theme for Ellis, there are some wild twists throughout the story that I did not see coming. About 3/4 of the way through the book I was skeptical they were going to be able to bring all the ends together but I shouldn’t have worried because all of the questions I had were answered by the end.

I would recommend this for anyone looking for a suspenseful thriller and a quick read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown and Co for providing me this advanced readers copy.

I really enjoyed this one. Lots of twists and turns, some that felt predictable but don’t worry another comes along to throw you completely off. Fast paced and easy to read!

This book was slow and I struggled to finish it. The characters were underwhelming and honestly didn’t matter to me. I was not invested in any of them or their survival.

As a huge Patterson and Ellis fan I was extremely excited to get this book and it did not disappoint. Marcie is a local attorney, mother of two, and married to a man she thinks she knows but doesn’t. David is a pub owner who is devoted to his wife and family, so when he jumps in a river to save a man drowning and his picture is plastered on social media strange things start happening to his family. Fast paced, addictive, totally original story that is not to be missed.

David Ellis is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I have loved James Patterson since I was a kid so when I saw this come out I knew I had to read it.

David and Marcie Bowers are the ultimate power couple. She’s a lawyer and he owns a local pub. They are also parents and home life is a bit chaotic. They are trying to handle homework and practice, packing lunches and drop off while also balancing two careers. This family feels normal and relatable. Suddenly they are forced into the lime light when David rescues a drowning man out of the river. Their lives start to spiral out of control and David is not who you think he is.

This book was really good. It’s fast paced and full of twists but also has good character development.

I need these two authors to keep writing books together!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book!

The Lies He Told me by James Patterson and David Ellis is a really good book.
It has a common theme. Marcie and David are out celebrating their anniversary when Daivd saves a man’s life and becomes the town hero.
Soon strange things start to happen and Davids past comes out.
I really liked the writing. I have always enjoyed David Ellis’ books and this one with the help of James Paterson is particularly good.
The book is fast paced, and the ending is unexpected. Recommended

Lies He Told Me keeps the reader off-balance from the beginning. David and Marcie Bowers are celebrating their anniversary, when a heroic action by David saves a man's life and makes the news. Shortly afterward, strange things begin happening to the Bowers. Harmless...but unnerving.

Eventually, it is clear that the events are not random and that the Bowers are being targeted. Marcie can't imagine why, and David tries to write the events off.

How well does Marcie know David? The David before the two met may have secrets to hide.

The short chapters keep the reader turning pages and the twists were often unexpected.

Fast-paced and entertaining!

Lies He Told Me was an extraordinary, cleverly written thriller that tugged at my heart strings.

Going into reading this book, I was confident that I’d enjoy it. But, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it.

It really didn’t feel like it was written by 2 separate authors. While I was able to detect their individual influences, it felt entirely harmonious.

There wasn’t a single moment where the plot dragged for me. I wouldn’t say it was loaded with twists, but when they came up, they hit me like a Mack truck and shook up the entire story.

I feel like this book would make the perfect movie!

Read if you like:

✨Small town settings
✨Deceitful spouses
✨Clever storylines
✨Mama Bear FMC’s
✨Unexpected allies

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Little, Brown Company for the opportunity to read this e-ARC!

Very good book! It kept me guessing until the end. I stayed up all night reading. I would definitely recommend!

Also posted to goodreads. Thanks netgalley for the arc! I love David Ellis and was excited to see a collab with James Patterson. Overall I loved this and would definitely recommend to anyone who likes thrillers. It captivated me from the very beginning. I was able to predict some twists, but not all. Will definitely keep reading David Ellis and will now look up some James Patterson books to read too!

This was entertaining. It was a quick read that kept you guessing. I was not expecting it would all wind up the way that it did.

Lies He Told Me had me hooked from the very first chapter! I finished this book within a few hours of starting and couldn’t put it down. This book is fast-paced with short chapters. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the story would change and I’d be questioning what I had originally thought. The story has strong character development and I really enjoyed uncovering all the secrets along with Marcie.

Thank you for NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company Hardcover for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Many thanks to @littlebrown @hachetteus @hachettebooks and @netgalley for my #gifted (free) copy. Pub date 9/30/24.

Such an intense book written by the perfect author duo! LIES HE TOLD ME was so good that if I didn't have things to do, I could have finished this in one sitting. The chapters are short, and I just kept saying to myself, "Just one more chapter." Definitely add this one to your list. It's amazing!

David and Marcie Bowers are a well-known and liked couple in the community they live in. David owns the town bar, and Marcie is a lawyer. David and Marcie are celebrating David's birthday, and he took her to the place they first met, Anna's bridge. All of a sudden, a car starts speeding down the bridge and crashes their car into the river. David, without hesitation, jumps into the river to try to save the person. David is now the town hero, and his face is all over the news and papers. Then some strange things keep happening around the Bowers home, not a threat, but it definitely could be a warning. You will not know who to trust or believe, trust me! 4.5 stars!

I want to start by saying I am SO PICKY with thrillers and I have not read one in a long time that I devoured like I did this book! This was such a solid thriller and I highly recommend going in as blind as possible. I read it in well under 24 hours.

There are twists and turns all throughout and the story hooks you from the very first pages. I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down once you start. There were lots of reveals, some I guessed and some I did not, but I was entirely entertained the whole way.

The chapters were very short, which I love in a thriller! The end of each chapter keeps you wanting more. Several POVs but not in a confusing way. I was able to keep track of who everyone was easily and it made sense!

Lies He Told Me has small town attorney, Marcie, and her bar owner husband, David, reminiscing along a riverbank where they first met. When a car crashes through a bridge, David dives into the frigid water to save a stranger. The publicity he receives around his heroism draws unwelcome attention, leading him into danger, and Marcie into questions regarding who her husband is, and whether or not their life together is a lie. Marcie seeks to discover if the danger is related to her past as a high-powered criminal defense lawyer, or whether David's past is not what she has been told.

This is a fast-paced thriller that is impossible to put down. There are so many intriguing, possible outcomes that the reader is kept guessing until the very end. If there is perfection in a novel, this is it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Why oh why did I wait sooooo long to read a James Patterson book? One of the first authors I ever read was Patterson and I always loved his books. Then I became obsessed with historical fiction. Now I must go back and read all the Patterson books I missed. Patterson and Ellis together are explosive! Lies He Told Me will keep you up the ENTIRE night. They are master storytellers.

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

This book was so good! I could not put it down and then I was sad it was over. The writing was phenomenal and the story and plot line was so intriguing I couldn’t wait to find out what was really going on and who David really was. I highly recommend this book and it’s so addicting it’s a really fast read.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of lies he told me.
I love James Patterson and was excited to read his newest book, I read it in one sitting. I really liked how the story unfolded and the ending. Definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for sending me an ARC of Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis.

5 stars!! This gripped me from the first page and is such a fun, easy read!! If you liked Look Closer (by David Ellis), you will definitely enjoy this domestic thriller. Highly recommend!