This is the 2nd book in the series that I have read and loved both of them. Freya is back again doing what she is good at, trying find the killer or killers before they strike again.
When women start ending up dead al with the same tattoo on their body and their tongues cut out Freya and her team desperately try to find a link between them all, The rush is on to find others before they also end up being killed.
Someone is out to deliver revenge on those they believed were responsible for the death of someone they loved when they were all younger. Can Freya get to them in time or will it be too late.
Yet another fantastic book to keep you reading up into the night.

This is the second book in the Detective Freya Sinclair series.
Talk about a story where the plot twists never stop!
I rather like Freya and her team. I am enjoying getting to know them better with each book.
I enjoyed this second book better than the first book.
Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the second book in the Freya Sinclair series by Emily Shiner and just as good as the first. Freya can’t help thinking about the one murder case that she never solved, when there is another murder that reminds her of her old case. Could the killer be back? This is a great series and can’t wait for the next book. Thanks Bookouture and Netgalley for this arc.

Emily Shiner does it again! One Liar Left reads like a thriller mover from line one. A gripping read from start to finish, Shiner pulls you in with not only the plot, but perfectly paced dialogue, the charming small town feel, and the themes that follow Freya and her crew from book 1 through 2. Her rich descriptions make you feel like you're in Clear Creek, and did I mention a furry feline friend? Do not miss this one!

Thank you Bookouture & Emily Shiner for this read!

This was another gripping instalment from Shiner. I was addicted from the very first chapter. It was dark and unsettling at times, thrilling and full of suspense. I am totally hooked on this series and our protagonist Freya Sinclair. The relationships of our characters and the small town feels has made me feel a connection for those featured and the dark crimes which keep me on the edge of my seat made me binge read these books in 1 or 2 sittings.

I am already on the countdown for book 3 (which I hope the author is planning because I need that ASAP).

Another winner for me!

While I liked book one, I loved book two. It gave me a lot more about Freya and the case centers around her only unsolved case. Is this a coincidence or is the killer back for more? Not only did I learn more about Freya, but there was development amongst her team, both their chemistry and their personal growth. They are all tenacious as they try and solve two murders and possibly prevent more.

Freya works tirelessly, sometimes defying authority, to get justice. I was gripped from the start and appreciated the red herrings and twists. I can’t wait to see where book 3 takes her.

Freya feels free for once because the cases have all been solved. However, tongue in cheek because two bodies were just discovered!
Freya tears around Fawn Lake, convinced her one unsolved murder has come back.
I enjoyed piercing the clues together but I was totally clueless about who was committing the crimes. I thought I had a good grasp on how the crimes were linked.
Shiner gives gruesome details which makes the reading exciting.
The Chief really annoyed me in this book. I don’t like him but I don’t dislike him enough, yet.
I’m eager to see how the unfolding Freya Chronicles continue.

Emily Shiner did it again with the second book in the Detective Freya Sinclair series. I’m glad I got to read the first one and the second one. She is such an amazing author and I think everyone should read her books!

One Liar Left by Emily Shiner was due to be published April 22nd 2024 by Bookouture. In this book two women have been found dead, could this be the work of the Fawn Lake Killer???? A killer who never leaves DNA behind but has been dormant for years. If not the Fawn Lake Killer, then who? When a connection is found between the two dead women when an old school photograph is found, Freya is determined to stop this killer once and for all.


I cannot wait to read more in this series. Hopefully more sooner than later.

I had the pleasure of reading Three Drowned Girls and One Liar Left, Books 1 & 2 in the Detective Freya Sinclair Series. They are thrilling and eerie books with all the action and drama of a police procedural. I couldn’t put these books down because I had to know how they would end. They are both full of twists and suspense with satisfyingly shocking conclusions.

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One Liar Left is the second book in the Detective Freya Sinclair series, and once again, Emily Shiner did not disappoint!

Wasting no time setting the scene, the prologue opens from the murder victims' perspective in gripping detail. Detective Freya Sinclair has demons to overcome with this investigation as it mirrors elements of her one case that has remained unsolved, but she's up for the challenge! As background information is provided in book one, no time was spent on unnecessary introductions, allowing the plot to slowly envelope and smother as it unfolded.

Shiner takes care of the members of the Fawn Lake Police Department, making them work hard to solve the murder investigations, but she also rewards them for a job well done! The reader is also compensated with nicely presented cases, allowing a sense of achievement by all!

(As an aside, I purchased the audiobook for this one, as I loved Amelia Sciandra's narration so much with the first book and wanted that familiarity again when reading the second!)

This is the perfect easy thriller series to pick up this summer, where it's thrilling just for entertainment value!

Shiner, please say you'll take us back to Fawn Lake with the next book soon!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the complimentary copy to read and review.

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Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the second in the Detective Freya Sinclair series by Emily Shiner. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

Two women are found murdered in the forest, with their throats slit and their tongues cut out. It's the same MO as in the past - is the Fawn Lake Killer back? This is the case that has haunted Detective Freya Sinclair because she was never able to solve it and the killer seems to be taunting Freya because another victim is found in her backyard. Freya is determined to stop him this time.

This was another good police procedural and I enjoyed spending time with Freya, Candy, and Brad as they investigated this crime. Esther is another good character - she took in Freya after her parents went to jail. I'm hoping there is another book in this series, because I'm anxious to learn more about the story of Frey's parents. This is a well-written police procedural and the suspense was high throughout. Great series!

Easy to follow plot, but with many twists and turns that keeps the story interesting. The main character is strong willed with a brilliant team behind her.
A very satisfying ending to a very good book.

I had a great time with this book. Love when a book keeps you guessing until the end! I can't wait to see where the series goes next.

I’m addicted to this series! I love Detective Freya Sinclair more and more. Book 2 was even better than Book 1. We continue to get to know Freya in this book, and we get more snippets into her past and the crimes committed by her parents. Freya is the kind of FMC that I love. She’s smart, intuitive, down to earth, and witty. The dialogue between Freya and her coworkers was *chef’s kiss*. These books would translate so well to TV.

Shiner’s writing style leaves you wanting more at the end of each chapter. I felt that I truly know these characters. They are so well-developed, and you can tell the author took her time with each character. Detective Freya Sinclair has depth and dedication woven into her character. There were twists and turns galore. I was left guessing bright but until the end.

This book deals with dark subjects matter, which makes it even more like real life. This book is suspenseful and such an enjoyable ride!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this amazing ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I’m addicted to this series! I love Detective Freya Sinclair more and more. Book 2 was even better than Book 1. We continue to get to know Freya in this book, and we get more snippets into her past and the crimes committed by her parents. Freya is the kind of FMC that I love. She’s smart, intuitive, down to earth, and witty. The dialogue between Freya and her coworkers was *chef’s kiss*. These books would translate so well to TV.

Shiner’s writing style leaves you wanting more at the end of each chapter. I felt that I truly know these characters. They are so well-developed, and you can tell the author took her time with each character. Detective Freya Sinclair has depth and dedication woven into her character. There were twists and turns galore. I was left guessing bright but until the end.

This book deals with dark subjects matter, which makes it even more like real life. This book is suspenseful and such an enjoyable ride!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this amazing ARC in exchange for my honest review!

We. Need. More. From Freya!

Solid following up to Three Drowned Girls - I will say that one is still my favorite of the two!

Fast paced and continuing the strong character development.

Very descriptive and it’s as if I am watching a tv adaptation.

Looking forward to reading more from Emily Shiner!

"One Liar Left" is a continuation of Detective Freya Sinclair's story. With the prior knowledge of Freya, it felt like I was returning to an old friend. The mystery and action in this story, kept a great pace as I worked along with Freya to figure out what was happening! Freya continued to grow as a character and remain likeable. I also really enjoyed the scenes where Esther makes an appearance.
I look forward to keeping my eye out for more in this series! Thank you to Bookouture for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

If you have not read or listened to anything by Emily Shiner yet, I cannot recommend it enough. So far I have doubled up and read/listened to Three Drowned Girls #1 and this review, One Liar Left #2 which are the first two books in the Freya Sinclair series

When I say I ran to buy the audiobook on pre-order for One Liar Left as soon as I finished reading the ARC (Kindly gifted by the amazing people at Bookouture) I am not in any way exaggerating. I even set a reminder for release day
The reason being, that not only are the books asolutely phenomenal (which I will review next) but the narrator Amelia Sciandra is exemplary, out of this world brilliant! The perfect narrator for this series and I hope she will voice all to come as the ambience and cadence is chef's kiss!

Freya Sinclair is absolutely my type of lead Detective. Her parents are in prison, convicted serial killers of Fawn Lake, the town in which these books are based. The twist is that Freya caught them, and got shot for her trouble. After a year away recovering, she comes back to Fawn Lake and that is where book one begins.

Freya Sinclair is highly intuitive, constantly butting heads with the Chief of police, a classic anti-hero. Normally I would cringe at the trope of a maverick cop, out of control, but Sinclair keeps her friends close (Candy and Brad are the perfect Detectives for her team as is the Forensic Pathologist/ Medical Examiner ) and her family, of one in her mind, even closer

Shiner creates an outstanding network of personal and professional histories and relationships throughout the small town and I think this is the maiin appeal for me. It would translate so well as a TV series, but as a book and an audiobook, it is absolutely my jam, the writing is simply perfect

I will leave the description of the story to the synopsis as I realise this is turning into a very long review, but the reason being, the series is immaculate so far and I am absolutely ready for more to come!

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture and Emily Shiner for the incredible ARC. I bought the audiobook myself and want to give a special nod to the incredible Amelia Sciandra. This Author/ Narrator team is awesome!

My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of One Liar Left) by Emily Shiner. This book was enjoyable with several twists and turns. This is the second book in a series about a detective named Freya Sinclair. It was steady paced and it had many twists. I feel that in order to read this one, it is best to read the first one in the series (Three Drowned Girls) first to get the backstory. I have read several books by this author and she did not disappoint. I am looking forward to reading the next one in the series. A 4 star rating. Give it a try.

Strong second book in the Frey Sinclair series.

It felt like those Netflix Mystery girly series with secrets, murders and more. I really enjoyed it! Characters still great (except the Chief - I really do not like him! ).

We need more Paul and Marla and obviously Ester!!

Hope many more books will come!