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James Patterson and David Ellis are back at it with Lies He Told Me, a thriller that keeps the pages flying and the tension high. The story centers on a husband whose life starts to unravel as secrets pile up, half-truths get exposed, and trust becomes a dangerous illusion. One of the best parts? You’ll find yourself second-guessing everyone—because in this book, nobody’s story is quite what it seems.
The trademark Patterson pacing is here—short, snappy chapters that dare you to put the book down. Ellis adds his courtroom savvy and knack for layered characters, giving the novel more depth than some of Patterson’s lighter collaborations. The twists come fast, and while not every one hits perfectly, the ride is undeniably entertaining.
And here’s a fun personal aside: the book mentions Montevideo, the tiny Minnesota town where my husband grew up. That little detail gave me an unexpected smile in the middle of all the suspense.
The ending feels a tad rushed, but overall Lies He Told Me is an entertaining, tense read that earns four stars in my book.
** Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for a comp. Opinions are my own.