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White Lies: A Gripping, High-Stakes Thriller Kindle Edition

by Jeremy Bates (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 5,199 ratings

You never know where a lie will take you...

On her way to start a new life teaching high school English in a quaint village nestled in the Cascade Mountains of eastern Washington, Katrina Burton picks up a hitchhiker—a drunken creep. Fearing for her safety, she lies about her destination to get him out of the car. But when she later discovers that he's a teacher at the same school, her lie grows into a tangled web.

Enter Jack Reeves—handsome, charismatic, and strong. He seems like the perfect person to help her escape the lies she's trapped in, and she falls for him quickly. But when Jack becomes entangled in a brutal murder, Katrina faces a difficult choice: expose him or protect him with yet another lie.

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Jeremy Bates has spent the last ten years traveling the world, visiting more than thirty countries. He has lived in Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Bates is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a degree in English literature and philosophy and is a teacher in international schools.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CDK311E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghillinnein Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 Feb. 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988091136
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USA TODAY and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates has written over twenty novels and novellas, selling more than one million copies worldwide. His work has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film and television by major studios. Midwest Book Review has likened his storytelling to that of Stephen King and Joe Lansdale, calling him a "master of the art." Bates is a KDP Select All-Star and the recipient of the Australian Shadows Award and the Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book honors chosen by readers.

His latest novel, *The No-End House*, is a standalone horror story set in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, where a pair of volunteers must navigate nine mysterious rooms in a sinister house. Scheduled for release by Kensington Publishing in July 2025, it’s a chilling tale of survival and escape.

Visit Jeremy’s website to receive a free copy of *Black Canyon*, winner of the Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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Customers find this thriller to be a fast-paced page turner with an engaging storyline full of twists. The book features great characters, and one customer notes its diverse personalities. Customers appreciate that it's available as a free download.

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122 customers mention ‘Readability’110 positive12 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, with one customer noting it's suitable for teens and young adults.

"...All the above said, I still think this is an engaging book...." Read more

"This is another great read from Jeremy Bates - every book of his I have read I have enjoyed...." Read more

"White Lies is a proper page turner. It's easy to read, quick paced and good fun...." Read more

"...of thriller but I am sure their will be others who think it an excellent read." Read more

75 customers mention ‘Storyline’58 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an amazing thriller that goes at a great pace with many twists.

"This is a very good book and an interesting story...." Read more

"...There is no real lead up, it starts straight into the story, I did get a little distracted about half way through as the story seemed to be getting..." Read more

"...A great read for those who like thrillers, I shall definitely be reading more books by Jeremy Bates as I am really enjoying his writing." Read more

"...The first part of the book was suspenseful and I liked the premise of one lie leading to unknown and terrifying consequences...." Read more

22 customers mention ‘Pacing’17 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a fast-paced page turner and quick read.

"White Lies is a proper page turner. It's easy to read, quick paced and good fun...." Read more

"This book is straight into the action. The pace never lets up throughout. It's not quite as good as The Taste of Fear. But it is a good read...." Read more

"...Maybe a good sign, maybe bad... good read, though. Killed a bit of time, even if it did get massively out of hand..." Read more

"This Is by far the quickest I've read a book...." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Character development’10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting their diverse personalities.

"...It was cleverly done and makes you think. Zach was an interesting character...." Read more

"...only three main characters but they're so intriguing and have such diverse personalities they more than carry the story to its climactic conclusion...." Read more

"I thought it was well written but I thought the character of Katrina was a bit naive...." Read more

"...Takes some unexpected turns with the characters and keeps you guessing as to what will come next. Free to read too, always a bonus. 😊..." Read more

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Customers find the book well worth the read, with some mentioning it's available as a free download.

"This is the second book I have read by this author he is so good...." Read more

"Started off well but quickly fizzled out.Glad it was a free download." Read more

"I have been a huge fan of Jeremy Bates for a while now and thoroughly enjoyed this edition...." Read more

"...book ,i downloaded it as a holiday read, had good twists to it,well worth aread." Read more

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Customers say the book starts well, though one notes there is no real lead-up to the story.

"I downloaded this to my Kindle app and I enjoyed it. There is no real lead up, it starts straight into the story, I did get a little distracted..." Read more

"Started very well then went a little off the rails. I think it need another chapter or two from the house party incident to the house bit...." Read more

"...A bit far fetched and moves too quickly. The beginning is brilliant and well written then bits in the middle are too. The end is poor...." Read more

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  • Lynda Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hoping He Sticks With This Genre
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2016
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    This is a very good book and an interesting story. I just hope he writes more in this genre as I've checked his other books and he either writes novellas that I never bother with or about things that don't appeal to me. He did so well with this one that he should stick with this style, I think !!
    It was one of those tales that could so easily happen to anyone...........one little lie and how it snowballed into the events it did. It was cleverly done and makes you think. Zach was an interesting character. You manage to go through a lot of differing feelings about him throughout.
    It had some mistakes but not tons. Twice he got the apostrophe wrong in teachers', once in Marshalls which didn't need one, he does that American thing of using discretely as opposed to discreetly. They all seem to do this. He used respectable and not respectably, missed out words in some sentences like them/of, used an and not and, then made and not gave....
    So I hope he decides to write more like this.
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  • UK Book Lover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a try!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2016
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    I downloaded this to my Kindle app and I enjoyed it. There is no real lead up, it starts straight into the story, I did get a little distracted about half way through as the story seemed to be getting a little far fetched but as I read on I got more into it and I finished it, having glad to have done so. There is a little foul language and it can get just a little gory, which I didn't particularly like but I persevered. I wouldn't say it was one of the best books I have read but it was enjoyable to a point and I would recommend it. I would consider reading another book by the same author.
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  • Mr. Peter Franklin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2017
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    This story confused me. The central character, a young teacher is relocating and en-route in her car on a wet and stormy night in the middle of nowhere, by herself, she picks up a male hitchhiker. "Dumb", I hear you thinking. And so it is. Our intrepid heroine thus embarks on a fairly long list of making dumb decisions. The premise of this book, I think is that if you tell small white lies, things can escalate and they certainly do here. From an untruth told to get the aforementioned creepy hitchhiker out of her car, to murder. So this book purports to be a morality tale. Little sins have a way of turning into big ones.

    I also found myself not really knowing at times how to pigeon hole the characters. The creepy hitchhiker and the buff boyfriend both turn out to have sides to them that initially isn't obvious. I don't necessarily think that's a criticism, but an observation although it can serve to unsettle the reader, who may be unsure where the story is going at times.

    All the above said, I still think this is an engaging book. I enjoyed it, I did want to know what happened to everybody and, despite her lack of ability to make rational decisions, found myself rooting for the central character.
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  • A L H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from Jeremy Bates
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2017
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    This is another great read from Jeremy Bates - every book of his I have read I have enjoyed. This one starts with a simple lie, and from there things spiral out of control. A simple story that grows more complex with each page. Small lies lead to bigger ones which get our heroine in more and more trouble, wondering who she can really trust. A real thrilling page turner which of course did not go as I expected! A great read for those who like thrillers, I shall definitely be reading more books by Jeremy Bates as I am really enjoying his writing.
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  • Nostrodanus
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced, entertaining little thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2018
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    White Lies is a proper page turner. It's easy to read, quick paced and good fun. Sure, the story is a small one and very self contained, and occasionally I thought the main character needed to get a grip and take control, but I was entertained the whole way through. A good 'beach' read.
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  • A.R.CORNWELL
    2.0 out of 5 stars Review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2016
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    2 stars only. Not my type of thriller but I am sure their will be others who think it an excellent read.
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  • Mr Dave Stackhouse
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2016
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    This is outside of my usual reading matter but I thought I would give it a go.

    The first part of the book was suspenseful and I liked the premise of one lie leading to unknown and terrifying consequences.
    Unfortunately the actions and consequences became quite unbelievable.
    A professional teacher gets taken in quickly by someone who she thinks is going to help her after she told her first lie. Silly typos spoilt it.
    In this day and age it is hard to believe the people do not carry their mobile phones with them all the time, also hard to believe the way the other teachers behaved.
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  • Vicci Rooke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and an amazing read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2016
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    Highly recommended read to anyone whether your a first time reader of a Jeremy Bates book or a regular reader of his work absolutely gripping story and definitely didn't see what was coming, had to read on to see . Brilliant book can't wait to read another of your books Mr. Bates thank you for such a great story. I am an avid reader and will be keeping an eye out for more of your work. I would so love a signed copy of this book as I have been on the edge of my seat and bed all thee way through this book. Thank you once again xxx
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  • jaqcormo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 January 2017
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    Another great page turner, read it in a day and a half!
    Love the characters, you want to slap them but hug them at the same time!
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  • coccotoro
    5.0 out of 5 stars White Lies
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 July 2012
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    I received a copy of White Lies" by Jeremy Bates through the Goodreads Giveaway Contest.

    I loved this book . I was gripped right from the get go, and I couldn't put it down.The chapters were short, and I found I was nervously flipping the page to see what was going to happen next.

    Katrina Burton was driving from Seattle along the Cascade Mountain Range in Northern Washington in a heavy downpour. She was heading to Leavenworth, where she had been offered a job teaching high school English.Her travelling companion was her dog, a boxer named Bandit. Then she came across a stranger, a man walking along the highway and she decided to stop and give him a lift. His name was Zach, and he said his car had broken down...but she never saw any broken down cars on the route.He had been drinking.It turns out Zach was a teacher at the same school as Katrina.In the car Zach made her nervous and uncomfortable, and she told him a white lie...that she had a house in town and a cabin on the lake.This was the start of many lies to cover up the previous untruths.Katrina lied to fit in. These little white lies lead to some terrible consequences.

    I felt that Katrina's character was weak at the beginning, and sometimes I wanted to just shake her and warn her to smarten up,but as the novel progressed her character definately became stronger.

    This was a well written and exciting thriller.White Lies by Jeremy Bates is an excellent read.
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  • cassandra addison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read loved the book couldn't put down.
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 March 2025
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    I gave it a 5 star like I said I love the book good story plot well written. I think there was anything I didn't like. And I surely w let my friends know to be sure to read it.
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  • sumit sabal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on 27 August 2017
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    nice book
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  • Mathilda Ösenbrog
    3.0 out of 5 stars Spannend, aber recht unrealistisch
    Reviewed in Germany on 6 September 2018
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    Spannend, aber manches ist doch sehr weit hergeholt... Außerdem finde ich die Schreibweise etwas wenig fließend. Die Geschichte ist dennoch interessant
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