When Alexandra is called for jury service her past comes back to haunt her. A past that she thought she had moved on from now that she had a new name and new life with her policeman husband. Is she being followed? Has her mum been contacted in her dementia home by a man from her past? This story flits from a past with 'the candy girls' to the present day. WIth her new life and possibly, her children, at stake Alexandra needs to juggle what she has to do with certain past information for her own and families safety.
I enjoyed this story for the most part although there were times when I found myself disengaging. Still a good recommendation for thriller fans.

Everyone is Lying was a thrilling ride from start to finish. Alexandra’s seemingly perfect life was turned upside down the moment that origami bird appeared, and I couldn’t help but feel her anxiety as she realized the past was catching up with her. The mystery surrounding the death of the three girls and the secret Alexandra’s been keeping for years was intense, and I was hooked as the pieces started to fall into place. The way the story unfolds, revealing the power dynamics at play and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, kept me guessing. I really enjoyed how the tension built, and Alexandra’s complex character made the story all the more compelling. A solid four stars—suspenseful, engaging, and full of twists I didn’t see coming.

Everyone knows the way you keep secrets. Those secrets have a way of catching up to you. Alexandra was a very successful businesswoman. She was married to Harlan a police officer and had two beautiful children. The only problem was Alexandra was hiding a secret a secret that she kept buried for years. She was a Candy Girl years ago, and after a night of partying and murder Alexandra knew she had to turn her life around and forget her her past discretions.

Her life had been wonderful. She just understand out of the blue an origami bird shows up on her doorstep. Reminds her of the friends she left behind and the terrible things she saw that last night of her life. She tries very hard to forget about the bird until she has to serve a jury that includes one of the men from her past. As her life starts to spin out of control, her long lost brother shows up, some men from the past show up and a high up-and-coming politician tries to come in and shut this whole thing down as he tries to keep his dirty little secret. how is Alexandra going to save her marriage her family and her life without having all of her past come to light.

I enjoyed this first time read from this author. I found it interesting with the twists. The book just wasn’t about Alexandra it encompassed not only her life., but the life of her friends who she thought were all gone, and it shows you what people in politics would do to keep themselves on top even if it hurts somebody else. One thing I liked about the writing of the story was that Alexandra wasn’t the only one keeping secrets Harlan, her husband had a story of his own which really made you wonder what people would do for money. Really the only negative thing I can say about this book is that I wish it wasn’t so much back-and-forth because sometimes I did get a little confused about what time period we were in. I liked Alexandra and her determination to get rid of her past once and for all and to try to pick up the pieces of our shattered life after the fallout. I would read other books by author. I liked her writing style and she kept my interest. I would recommend this book to anyone who liked a real thriller.. So thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.

I was excited for this one the premise was very intriguing. Unfortunately, it did not work for me at all. I was bored, the characters didn't work for me at all, I just wasn't able to continue. I had to DNF.

I did not love this book. It is well-written but there are some timeline inaccuracies that made it hard for me to focus. I also did not find the story all that gripping.

This book was a page-turning quick read that gripped my attention and took me on a ride with main character Alexandra/Alex/Lexy/Birdie. The characters were well developed and relatable and the storyline twisted between past and present as it uncovered secrets and lies.

Packed with tension, this psychological thriller will keep you turning the pages fast.

Loved the creepiness and the suspense, buried secrets coming to light, entertaining, and so good!

Thank you so much Storm Publishing and D.E. White for the eARC in exchange for a honest review.

Highly recommend.

When Alexandra was a student she lived with her friend Lana. Something happened at a party 20years ago. Alexandra buried the events to move forward with her life. She finished her degree, got married and had 2 children and started her own business. She happily married and enjoying the life she as built. Then she called up for Judy service.
Loved this book from start to finish.

mysterious and thrilling. totally had me on the edge of the seat the entire time. couldn't put this one down!!!!

Alexandra is an aesthetics practitioner. She has it all: a successful business, a townhouse in Brighton, a husband, and two children. However, she also has a secret past, and someone is keen to remind her of it. When she is assigned jury duty, she finds herself on a murder case and believes she recognizes the defendant from her past, but it brings back so many memories that she has trouble staying in the present! I found this story interesting, especially since it revolves around a woman with a past that could ruin everything she has created for herself if the truth is revealed. It's a good psychological thriller that will keep you invested, with an interesting twist at the end that you won't see coming.

D. E. White's Everyone Is Lying is an engrossing psychological thriller that effortlessly pulls readers into a web of deceit, tension, and intrigue. From the very first page, the reader is introduced to Alexandra, a woman seemingly living the perfect life. She has a successful business, a loving husband, and two beautiful children. But lurking beneath her idyllic existence is a dark secret from her past—one that has the potential to shatter everything she’s built.

The story takes a thrilling turn when Alexandra finds a perfectly folded origami bird on her kitchen table one morning. This is not just a harmless ornament; it’s a message. Only four people knew Alexandra’s nickname—Birdie—and one of them was dead. This enigmatic bird sends her spiralling back to the night that changed her life forever. Years ago, at an exclusive party, three girls died, and Alexandra fled with a secret that could ruin some of the most powerful men in the country. Now, someone is closing in on her, determined to expose the truth.

What follows is a tense cat-and-mouse game, where every corner of Alexandra’s world feels compromised. The bird is more than just a reminder—it’s a warning. Someone knows what happened that night, and they will stop at nothing to keep Alexandra quiet.

While Everyone Is Lying might not follow the typical blueprint of a psychological thriller, it still keeps readers on the edge of their seats. White masterfully builds suspense, offering both expected and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the final pages. There is a satisfying balance between predictability and surprise, making it a book you’ll find hard to put down.

This gripping story, laced with psychological tension and moral dilemmas, is a must-read for fans of thrillers who enjoy complex characters and a narrative that challenges the boundaries of trust and truth. D. E. White delivers a captivating tale that will leave you questioning who you can trust.

If you’re looking for a book that will keep you up at night, Everyone Is Lying is the one to pick up. Don’t miss out on this thrilling ride of suspense and intrigue.

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Alexander and her friends did what they could do when they were younger to survive, until it all blew up in their faces. a few decades later Alex is married to a cop, has 2 beautiful children and has rebranded her life. Her husband doesn't know how colourful her past was. Then one day it (her life) all starts to come apart. She was handpicked to serve on the jury by someone powerful and she must find the defendant guilty or else.........While Alex struggles with the idea putting an innocent man away, a man from her past, and trying to keep her family safe, she notices her husband is acting pretty sus. Turns out she's not the only one keeping secrets. Who can you trust when Everyone is Lying?

I was on the edge of my seat biting my nails while reading this fast paced story. D.E White is on my "who to read" list.

great characters, great suspense, creepy little touches and a great ending. a 5 star read all the way!

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

You can't run from your past. When Alexandra gets called for jury duty and recognizes someone from a party long ago it's scary enough. But then that origami bird shows up on her dining room table and things really get interesting.

Fast paced with sharp dialogue, I was emotionally invested until the very last page.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

Everyone Is Lying
By: D. E. White

4 Stars

Alexandra has worked long and hard to keep her past in the past. Now, along with being on jury duty on a big case, Alexandra keeps finding secret notes around her home. Things only she, from the past, would know. Now, her only thought is to keep the past in the past and keep her present as it is. To protect her future, she will do what she has to do, just as she always has.

This book was so good. It kept me engaged by slowly dropping the past in while giving me a crazy ride during the present. The characters and storyline are so very real, especially in todays world. It could be a true crime story. I found danger and secrets around every corner. Both Alexandra and her husband, secrets are everywhere. It kept me reading. It kept me wanting more. If you love a good psychological thriller, this one definitely fills that mark starting from page one.


*I want to thank Netgalley and the author for this book in return for my honest review*

Stormi Ellis
Boundless Book Review

Started out okay but it struggled to hold my attention. About a third of the way through, I almost gave up but decided to persevere to the end to see how things wrapped up. The short chapters read quickly. Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t for me. (2.5 rounded up)
Thank You to NetGalley, and Storm Publishing for the pre-approval to read this ARC.

I had never read a book by this author, but the description caught my attention, so I thought I'd give it a try.

How would you handle it if your past came back to haunt you? Alexandra has worked hard to make a good life for herself. She's happily married with two young children. Imagine her surprise when she realizes that her police officer husband also has secrets he's been keeping from her.

There were a couple of little surprises in this book, but there was no big "Holy Crap!!" moment. I was thinking the big twist would come at the end, but sadly, it didn't. I feel like this book could have been so much better if her husband's secret was intertwined with the secret she'd been keeping.

Overall, this would be the perfect book to read when you need something easy that doesn't require you to focus and think too much. I would be willing to give this author another chance.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

The story was interesting but parts were just really hard to believe (her near-immediate rise to wealth and success; her decision to stay in the exact same city where all the shit went down for 20 years; etc.). Also, this is minor but the author kept writing about women’s hair “streaming down” their backs, or “flying behind” them; in one scene she says two women’s curls were entertwined as they walked through an indoor party? Hair doesn’t work like that, unless they were all sprinting around. I would pick up more of this author’s books if I came across them but wouldn’t necessarily seek them out based on this one.

As with D E White’s other titles, I was hooked from the first chapter.
The further I got into the book, the more I wanted to know the outcome. A great read full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes wanting to know how it all ends.