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.

James Patterson is at his best in this book about a couple struggling to continue their lives after the husband saved a life while risking his own. David Coleman became a hero but his own identity may have been revealed when video footage of his daring rescue goes viral. His wife must try to untangle the mess she finds her family in as they are harrassed by break ins, fires, dead rats, and spray paint. Her friend, Jake, now on the small town police force tries to help and is surprisingly close to solving what is going on when the FBI steps in. I really enjoyed this fast paced novel that is full of interesting characters. Great writing and a superb plot in a hometown setting. Thanks to #NetGalley#JamesPatterson#DavidEllis#LiesHeToldMe for the opportunity to read this book and give a fair review.

Lies He Told Me is a fast paced, hold your breath, no one better interrupt me read because I cant put this book down.

I apologize to my dog , next time I pick up a James Patterson/David Ellis book I will walk you first.

When David dives into the icy water to rescue a driver who plunged off the bridge, his whole world and that of his family are about to change forever.

Marcie his wife and two kids are everything to David.

Marcie thinks she knows him well.

Secrets, lies and deception and a hidden past are the name of the game.

Strange things happen around the house and the breaking point is approaching fast for David.

All their lives are in danger.

James Patterson and David Ellis are a duo to reckon with ( I am a big fan of both authors) and they take the reader down a twisted path that has you guessing to the end.

Dont miss Lies He Told Me , clear your schedule and hope no one interrupts your reading.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown and Company for a heart pounding read.

Wow! Once started, this book was unputdownable!

It’s been quite some time since I’ve read a James Patterson book. There was a time I devoured every one of his books on the market! And that was no easy feat! They were coming at me faster than I could read! So I stepped away for a bit.

But after seeing this latest stand-alone with David Ellis co-writing I knew this was the perfect opportunity to jump back into the world of JP!

And it did not disappoint!

David and Marcie are living a quiet life with their two children in Marcie’s quaint hometown. David makes a decent living running a popular bar and Marcie has established a successful family law practice. But lately, odd things are starting to happen. A coffee pot in the drier, a BBQ ignited and bursting into flames in the middle of the night, just to name a few.

So who would have any reason to cause such havoc with this suburban family?

This book has it all! Blistering action from start to finish! Short chapters to keep you glued to the pages and convincing yourself “I swear, just one more…then I’ll go to bed.” Ha! Good luck with that!

And don’t plan on getting comfortable, because our two authors have thrown in a doozy (more than one actually) of a twist!

Looking for that fast, non-stop thrilling read? You’re search ends here…. This is the book for you!

⚠️ Go in blind for best thrilling experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company.

My Thoughts

From its beginning the characters, setup and settings made for a solid story and the further I read the more that opinion was validated for me.

For every time I thought I had things figured out and every time I was proven wrong kudos to the author duo and their ability for creatively keeping me guessing from chapter to chapter.

A great way to spend your day reading something that just kept getting more interesting all the way to a satisfying conclusion.


Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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