The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a psychological thriller published by Forge Books, coming August 4, 2020.
Bestselling and award-winning author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan delivers another twisty, thrilling cat and mouse novel of suspense that will have you guessing, and second-guessing, and then gasping with surprise.
We all have our reasons for being who we are―but what if being someone else could get you what you want?
After a devastating betrayal, a young woman sets off on an obsessive path to justice, no matter what dark family secrets are revealed. What she doesn’t know―she isn’t the only one plotting her revenge.
An affluent daughter of privilege. A glamorous manipulative wannabe. A determined reporter, in too deep. A grieving widow who must choose her new reality. Who will be the first to lie? And when the stakes are life and death, do a few lies really matter?
Dru’s Musing:
A smorgasbord of subterfuge throughout. You don’t know who is telling the truth, nor do you know what they are hiding. It is what made this psychological thriller dramatically consuming as the narrative propelled me towards the frenetic ending that I could not put down until all was said and done. What took this riveting and grippingly intoxicating thriller to a higher level is how cleverly the author led us on a chase and once the truth was revealed, I relished it in all its worthiness. Bravo. Well done.
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this latest from Hank Phillippi Ryan!
My husband and I would both love to read this latest book by Hank. We’ve both loved each and every book she’s written and would love to receive this one. Best of everything, Hank, and thank you Dru Ann for the marvelous review that made me want to start devouring this book tonight. Two fans here in MA!!!