The main character was not doing it for me.
I really love thrillers so I found it quite predictable, however that could be because I read a lot of thrillers. This would be a good book for someone new to the genre and wants a fast paced book!

Overall, good book, even though I guessed the plot right away. But it was was so fun to read couldn't put it down.

Lie To Me by Theo Baxter is chock full of suspense and tense moments. Mystery author Elena has suffered excruciating childhood trauma and her life remains out of control after the death of her personal assistant and the infidelity of her husband. Her new assistant is a dream and she can finally start to let go of her past. But a fresh wave of harassment causes her anxiety to kick into high gear. She hires an investigator to peel back the layers.

Though the premise is fascinating, I struggled with engaging with Elena (though at times felt empathy for her plight) and ascertained the perpetrator very early. Still, the writing is gripping and I got swept away in the story.

My sincere thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this captivating novel.

Lie T o Me by Theo Baxter.
Release date 17th of November 2024.

This book was an overall good book but not brilliant id say.
Fast paced story.
I didn't like the main character which is something i'm not used to.
I predicted the ending fairly early on which is not like his other books.

I wanted to love this book but the writing style was not for me. The main character was not very likable at all and I figured out the ending a few chapters in.

I have devoured books by Theo Baxter, but this one was not it for me. The main character was insufferable and dumb, and it was obvious who the villain was all along. The “twist” at the end explained why it was her, but it still didn’t really make sense to me.

Elena is a famous mystery author, who gets blow after blow. First her best friend and personal assistant dies suddenly. Then she finds out her husband cheated on her and wants to divorce him. After the break-in in her house, she starts getting hate mail and weird packages delivered to her door.
Is there really someone who wants to make Elena's life miserable? And why is he doing this to her?

Elena hires a new personal assistant to help get her life back on track. Carlotta will do anything to protect and help her. Elena also hires a private investigator to help her find out who is tormenting and harassing her. But will she be able to find this person? And will she find them before it's too late?

There were a lot of things happening in this book, but I was missing a bit of suspense.
Elena is a person that is very easily controlled or manipulated by people. She is always optimistic and doesn't think people are bad. This was at times a bit annoying.
The twist and reveal at the end was amazing. My jaw dropped to the floor.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

**3.5 Stars

This book is full of surprises that grabbed my attention right from the start and held it until the end. While there were some unsettling scenes, they added depth to the story and increased the tension. It's a solid read that I'd suggest to anyone. The fast-moving thriller offers an exhilarating ride, and the narrative kept me engaged throughout. Although the conclusion felt somewhat foreseeable, I still appreciated the quick tempo. If you're into a thrilling mystery, this one’s a must-read!

Thank You Inkubator Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC.

A fast-paced thriller that will take you on a whirlwind. This book did a great job with moving quick, and captivating me in the story. I did feel as though the ending was predictable, but I still loved the fast-paced aspect to it. If you love a good fast-pace who-done-it thriller this is a good book for you!

This book had an interesting premise: it was like a mystery novel within a mystery novel, since the main character is a mystery author. There is something so jarring about a recluse having to return to the chaotic world.

This book has many twists and turns and kept me interested from the beginning to the end. It was a little disturbing in certain areas, but that made for a better plot and added to the suspense. This was a well-written book that I would recommend.

This is such a good read! It was so creepy, ominous, scary and I felt paranoid for the main character. I think the premise of the book was great, and it kept me engaged from the very beginning. I do think it was so creepy and the author did a good job with that!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Theo Baxter does it again in this psychological thriller element that I was looking for. The characters had that overall feel that I wanted and was glad I got to read this. It had that strong concept and I was hooked with the plot. Everything was what I expected and glad I got to read this.

When reclusive author Elena's assistant Lila dies, Elena finds she has to get out in the world and live her life.

She discovers things about her husband and then she finds she is being stalked.


I loved the plotline of this story, there were many suspects as Elena is quick to blame anyone and everyone. It is a good read and I enjoyed my reading time.

I’m torn with what to say for this one. I enjoyed reading it but found a lot of things were repeated and the main character wasn’t likeable at all. She was quick to jump from suspect to suspect when it was glaringly obvious from about 3 chapters in who it was. I enjoyed reading it though but wouldn’t rush to recommend it.

I couldn't get past a few chapters, the writing absolutely did not work for me and the main character was absolutely insufferable. This was one I was super excited for, but unfortunately had to DNF.

Elena is a best selling author who has known a lot of trauma in her past. She is married, but believes her husband is cheating on her. She depends heavily on her personal assistant Lila, so when Lila dies, Elena is devastated. Elena feels like someone is trying to drive her insane, she receives threatening emails and strange and creepy gifts are left at her house. Trying to sort out her life, Elena hires a new personal assistant and private investigator, and discovers her life could be in danger.
I did figure out the ending to this book, but I still found it an enjoyable read. The list of suspects, especially from Elenas past, kept me turning the pages before I was sure. Another good book from this author.

I was so excited when I got approved to read this book! From the start, I enjoyed it. It was slow but in an enjoyable way. I feel like the story was really building up to something really good! I really related to the Elena’s mental health struggles. I suffer from a panic disorder and experience panic attacks very often. It was nice to read a book that has something I was really able to relate to. I think Elena is so sweet and some people take advantage of that. Like her terrible husband. Elena decided to hire a new assistant, Carlotta, after her previous assistant passed away, unfortunately. I really liked Carlotta in the beginning but she started annoying me quickly. There’s definitely something off about Carlotta. There are so many twists and turns throughout the whole book! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. It was nice to see Elena stand up for herself. I’d love another book with her in it! Thank you so much Theo, NetGalley and Inkubator for the ARC!

Tense domestic thriller that will keep you turning pages way past bed time. You might guess part if it, but definitely not all! Tight and nail biting.

Interesting tale with a few twists, sadly the main one i guessed early on.
The storyline along with the main character was a little weak for me.
Not one of the best reads from this author in my opinion.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.