I love the Harrison Lane books and this one is no exception, the exploration of ritualistic crime is a great trope. The author cleverly weaves the story together, casting doubt on groups of characters. Dr Lane’s insecurities are a humanising touch in what could be almost a superhero figure, making him more humble and relatable to the reader. I loved it and can’t wait for the next one.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me an ARC copy to read and review.

Burning Lies - Gwyn Bennett.

This book is a page turner, and keeps you on your toes! The book does seem to dip a little bit at around 45% - but not for long!

This was a book 9 of 9 - but I didn’t feel like I missed a whole lot jumping in now!

The plot is brilliantly crafted, with layers of mystery and a rollercoaster of emotions.

The pacing is impeccable, making it nearly impossible to put down. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger that propels you into the next, ensuring that you'll want to keep reading well into the night. The author's descriptive prose and clever dialogue create an immersive reading experience that draws you into the heart of the investigation.

Harrison Lane’s calm approach to dealing with the most horrific crime, and making sense of the motivation behind it, shines through in book 9 of this excellent crime series from Gwyn Bennett. Burning Lies tells another stonkingly good story! There is less this time about Harrison’s search for the murderer of his mother, but that storyline still hangs in the air temptingly.. Which way will his relationship with Tanya go too.? Are we being lead towards a final showdown? The quiet efficiency of this story gives a real feeling of the calm before the storm for anyone who has read the previous eight books. It finishes with two huge cliffhangers. There is so much more to come, and I cannot wait to see what will happen next to Dr Harrison Lane. Highly recommended.

Burning lies, had an amazing attention to detail and a great story line. It was easy to follow along and kept me waiting to the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for this arc.
Blurb
The tangy smell of smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the early morning mist. As it lifts, a shape emerges in the centre of the tranquil meadow. A scarecrow? No… rising from the ashes of a dying fire, stands a blackened wooden cross – and tied to it, the dark outline of a body.
Harrison, detective is brought in to find out who is behind the witch type of killing. Is it the ex cons in the big secluded house or the church folk who believe that psychics are witches or someone else?
What a twisty turning book this was, so good and exciting having you keep guessing and alternating from one thought to the next, with a terrific end plot twist.
It's engaging and compelling and keeps you hooked. I enjoy a good crime thriller that keeps you guessing. The story plot is really good and the writing fluid, I enjoyed the style and flair of the author.

4.5 ⭐️
This was my first read by this author and I plan to go back and read her backlist and the other books in this series because of this book. This is a true-crime style story that’s quick, easy to follow and riveting. The way it is narrated feels like you’re playing the “Guess who?” game with the detectives and Dr. Harrison Lane. This story is part of the Dr. Harrison Lane series but can be read as a standalone as there was really no tie-ins or pertinent information I am aware of from other books.

This story begins in a small village where a woman has just been burned to death on a cross, surrounded by witchcraft symbols. That is when Harrison gets called in, a psychologist specializing in ritualistic behaviors in crime. He helps aid detectives in finding out who murdered the woman, all while other murderous events are happening or dug up again. The village is home to the villagers, a cult-style religious church organization and a commune home of ex-convicts and they must navigate who had the motives while compiling evidence.

I only knocked off half a star because the ending left a lack of conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me an ARC to read and review.

Dr Harrison Lane is called out to a scene where a woman was burned at the stake - a brutal and gory way to murder.
In the tiny village where the killing occured, not one person admits to hearing or seeing or even smelling anything.
The blame for this senseless killing falls on a newly established home for criminals who want to turn their lives around, and the church of religious fanatics.

Memories of a painful past haunt Harrison during his investigation.

I have read several of the Harrison Lane books, and enjoyed each one.
He doesn't judge, and is calm and methodical in his research and investigating.
Sadly, I think his relationship with Tanya is in trouble, he is not used to having someone living with him, and does not pick up on her hints to make their relationship slightly more permanent.
Harrison seems to see clues and pick up on things that the police miss, and he is meticulous with his research, having computer whizz, Ryan, to assist.

I recommend this book, which can be read as a standalone, and the whole series as well.

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

The tangy smell of smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the early morning mist. As it lifts, a shape emerges in the centre of the tranquil meadow. A scarecrow? No… rising from the ashes of a dying fire, stands a blackened wooden cross – and tied to it, the dark outline of a body! Good book! This book had good suspense, murder, mystery, violence, intrigue, witchcraft, cult, and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This was definitely different than most books I read. The murder method was gruesome and diabolical. The clues kept me on my toes. Following Harrison’s method of searching out clues and evidence was riveting. I glued to the pages, eagerly waiting for more. This is the 9th book in the series and I haven’t read the other books. It can easily be read as a standalone. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

I read Burning Lies by Gwyn Bennett pretty quickly. It's a good story with interesting characters and a fresh storyline.

This is the first book I've read in this series. I didn't feel like I missed too much by not reading other books. I did like the main character, Harrison Lane.

Burning Lies was a good murder mystery with a satisfying ending

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This was a very enjoyable read. The story was easy to follow and had a good pace. I really enjoyed the story and the characters were believable. It had so many twists and turns that it had me guessing until the end. A good novel that I would recommend to other thriller readers.
💖 Thank you to storm publishing, netgalley and the author for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Burning Lies is a fascinating book. Dr. Harrison Lane works for the police in the Ritualistic Behavior Crime Unit. He’s a psychologist, was raised in a cult, and is also searching for his mother’s killer. I haven’t read the previous books in this series, but this works very well as a stand-alone.
Lane is called in when a woman, posing as a medium in a small village, is found burned at the stake in a field. The villagers all claim to have liked the woman and that her readings have helped them. There is a house that is a second chance for ex-cons and a church that comes very close to being a cult that the villagers all seem to be eager to blame for the death. Soon, there is a second murder.
But who are the killers and what is the motive? Will anyone be brought to justice?
This was a fascinating read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.