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Lies: From the author of Netflix hit THE HOLIDAY, a gripping thriller guaranteed to keep you up all night Kindle Edition

by T.M. Logan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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**T.M. LOGAN'S LATEST GRIPPING THRILLER, THE DAUGHTER, IS AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDBACK, EBOOK, AND AUDIO**

The sensational debut page-turner from the master of the up-all-night thriller, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Holiday and The Mother

'A tense and gripping thriller' B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
'So gripping I genuinely found it hard to put down' KL Slater, bestselling author of BLINK.

Joe Lynch is just an ordinary happily-married man - until one split-second decision throws his life into crisis.

When Joe sees his wife having a confrontation with family friend Ben, it's the first hint that she's been lying to him - about everything. And when he steps in to protect her, a harmless shove knocks Ben to the ground. And he's not moving...

Gripping, unputdownable and packed with twists and turns from the first page to the very last, this stunning psychological thriller will make you question whether we can ever really trust the ones we love . . .

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"Assured, compelling, and hypnotically readable - with a twist at the end I guarantee you won't see coming" Lee Child

"A compelling, twisty page-turner, and that's the truth" James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMAD

"A terrific page turner, didn't see that twist! A thoroughly enjoyable thriller" Mel Sherrat

"Creepy, creepy, creepy . . . a winner if you like thrillers." Woman's Way

"Outstanding and very well-written debut psychological thriller.The book was so gripping I genuinely found it hard to put down" KL Slater, bestselling author of BLINK

'I can do no better than recommend Lies, a brilliantly plotted psychological thriller by TM Logan, whom I have no doubt is going to be a major exponent of this genre. You will read this fast-paced page turner with mounting dismay. Exceptional, and highly recommended' Alison Weir

"Intense and surreal and utterly amazing . . . that ending just absolutely blew my tiny mind. I didn't see it coming and it was FANTASTIC." Girl vs Books

"Cranks up the suspense, tension, complications, revelations and twists to create a gripping, dramatic and exciting ending . . . A great read" Bibliomaniac

"Well written and perfectly pitched . . . a great debut thriller" Bloomin Brilliant Books

"Gripping, full of twists and turns, it's very hard to put it down!" Bibliophile Book Club

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T.M. Logan is a Sunday Times bestseller whose thrillers have sold more than two million copies in the UK and are published in 22 countries around the world. The Holiday was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was adapted into a four-part TV drama, as was The Catch. Formerly a national newspaper journalist, he writes full time and lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife and two children. Follow him @TMLoganAuthor

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M0R1Y1J
Publisher ‏ : ‎ twenty7
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ 17 Jan. 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5.3 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 429 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785770548
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Best Sellers Rank: 10,376 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 86 in Action & Adventure Literary Fiction
- 154 in Psychological Literary Fiction
- 233 in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction

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TM Logan's thrillers have sold more than two million copies in the UK and are translated into 22 other languages for publication around the world.

Tim's latest novel, THE DAUGHTER, follows the story of Lauren, who goes to pick up her daughter from university at the end of her first term - only to find the room occupied by a stranger. No-one knows her daughter’s name or recognises her picture, and it soon becomes clear she’s vanished without trace…

His tenth novel, THE WEEKEND, is coming in March 2026.

THE HOLIDAY was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and spent ten weeks in the Sunday Times paperback top ten. It has since won a Nielsen Gold Bestseller Award and been made into a four-part TV drama with Jill Halfpenny. THE CATCH was also adapted for TV, starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert, Aneurin Barnard and Cathy Belton.

Tim's other books are THE DREAM HOME, THE MOTHER, THE CURFEW, TRUST ME, LIES and 29 SECONDS.

A former national newspaper journalist, Tim lives in Nottinghamshire with his family and writes in a cabin in the corner of his garden.

For exclusive writing, new releases and a FREE deleted scene, sign up to the Readers’ Club at TM Logan dot com. You can also find him on Facebook at /TMLoganAuthor, or on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads and X @TMLoganAuthor.

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Customers find the book well-written and engaging from the first 90% of the story, with a plot that keeps them gripped from start to finish. Moreover, the mystery content is thought-provoking and keeps customers guessing, and they describe it as a definite page turner. However, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with some finding it quick-paced while others say it's slow to get going. Additionally, the characters receive mixed reactions, with some praising the character descriptions while others find the main character dim-witted.

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1,844 customers mention ‘Readability’1,664 positive180 negative

Customers find the book well-written and entertaining, with many noting that the first 90% is excellent.

"...Lies was a really enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to reading TM Logan’s second novel which I’ll be bumping right to the top of my TBR pile...." Read more

"...It worked really well, and I loved how it came to a climax towards the end..." Read more

"...Yes, you do have to suspend belief at times but with engaging, perfectly polished characters and a gripping storyline you would be mad to miss this..." Read more

"...Although this starts by examining a likely scenario which is perfectly believable and the technology intricacies have been pinned down brilliantly..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's twists and turns, finding the plot intriguing and the story potentially plausible, with one customer noting the initial tension was well done.

"...If you’re looking for a fast paced, tense psychological thriller, then I highly recommend this book." Read more

"...the inclusion of the scenes with the lawyer were perfect way of building tension for the reader...." Read more

"...at times but with engaging, perfectly polished characters and a gripping storyline you would be mad to miss this one! Highly recommended by me!" Read more

"...have been pinned down brilliantly to make most of the story potentially plausible, it all feels rather like trial by technology and social media and..." Read more

313 customers mention ‘Mystery content’280 positive33 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, finding it compelling and unexpected, with one customer noting how the clues were subtly woven throughout the narrative.

"...What I thought was interesting about this book and a very topical subject at the moment, was the social media aspect...." Read more

"...For me, Lies was more about assessing and pulling apart information, rather than physically chasing the antagonist...." Read more

"...This short, sharp intro meant that my interest was immediately piqued by the idea that one little decision can lead to your life going off on a..." Read more

"This is a fast and highly readable psychological thriller than centres around cutting edge technology, hacked social media apps and a whole swathe..." Read more

158 customers mention ‘Hooking’152 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly engaging, noting they were hooked from the first page and kept enthralled throughout.

"...There are so many twists and turns in this novel it is guaranteed to hold the readers attention. READING PROGRESS" Read more

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"...This is not as good but it is compulsive reading...." Read more

"...The book is fast paced and kept me hooked. I knew something wasn't quite right but I did not guess the ending...." Read more

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Customers enjoy this book as a page turner, with one describing it as a rollercoaster of a read that keeps you guessing.

"I found this a real page-turner, and was rooting for Joe, despite finding some of his decisions, and refusal to ditch his wife, frustrating and..." Read more

"...I was drawn into every page and definitely did not predict the twisty ending...." Read more

"...Is Ben dead? It's a rollercoaster of a book with a great twist in the end. Loved it📕😆..." Read more

"Well written and a definite page-turner; started it at 11pm thinking I’d read a couple of chapters before bed but couldn’t put it down until 4.30am..." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book, with some praising the brilliant character descriptions and likeable hero, while others find the main character frustratingly stupid.

"...Joe was a really fantastic character...." Read more

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"...The characters were pretty decent. I liked Joe and his son William. The other characters were represented well for what they were...." Read more

"...you do have to suspend belief at times but with engaging, perfectly polished characters and a gripping storyline you would be mad to miss this one!..." Read more

167 customers mention ‘Pace’105 positive62 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it quick and engaging while others note it starts slowly and feels rushed.

"...If you’re looking for a fast paced, tense psychological thriller, then I highly recommend this book." Read more

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145 customers mention ‘Pacing’85 positive60 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it brilliantly clever and intelligent, while others note that it is a bit far-fetched.

"...It was technically smart the way almost every chapter ended on a note which made you want to start the next chapter...." Read more

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Jacob Collins
A fantastic debut thriller!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 February 2018
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I’m very late to the party with this book, I’ve had it sitting on my shelf for nearly a year now, but now that I’ve read it I can see why it was one of the biggest best sellers of last year. Lies is a fantastic debut novel by TM Logan, who had me hooked from the start. I really wish I’d read this book sooner. If you’re a psychological thriller fan you do not want to miss it.

Joe Lynch makes a split second decision which will change his life forever. He sees his wife, travelling ahead in her car and plans to surprise her. But questions soon begin to surface when she drives into a hotel car park and he witnesses her having a heated conversation with the husband of one of their friends. And when Joe confronts her, everything that he thought he knew about his life comes tumbling down.

Joe was a really fantastic character. Lies is told from his point of view and as his world started to crumble around him, I couldn’t help but feel angry for him on his behalf. I think what really drew me to Joe, was that he was such an ordinary character who finds himself caught up in a murder investigation, we all hope that this will never happen to us, but what this novel shows is that we really don’t know what is around the corner, even the simplest decisions can have a big impact.

It’s really hard to talk about the plot here without giving anything away, but I was really surprised by the direction this book took towards the end. You will find yourself rooting for Joe as he tries to get to the bottom of what is going on and as he tries to work out how he can get himself out of the mess that he has landed in. After the events in this book, it would be interesting to find what is happening with Joe, you know when a book is a good when you can’t stop thinking about the character.

What I thought was interesting about this book and a very topical subject at the moment, was the social media aspect. It really does make you think about the dangers of the Internet, especially at how fast news can spread.

Lies was a really enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to reading TM Logan’s second novel which I’ll be bumping right to the top of my TBR pile. If you’re looking for a fast paced, tense psychological thriller, then I highly recommend this book.

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Elaine Fairfield
Tension and tenterhooks; just like every TM Logan read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2022
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This is my third read by TM Logan (having read The Catch and The Holiday in 2021). I have practically all his titles on my TBR because they all sound amazing. This one has slightly less action than TC and TH.

For me, Lies was more about assessing and pulling apart information, rather than physically chasing the antagonist. For that reason it may seem for some that the book is a bit slow. I really enjoyed it because Logan threw all this information at the reader that just served to complicate and confuse things. The reader is trying to figure things out along with the protagonist, Joe. If the book does anything, it’ll give your brain a bit of a workout.

The characters were pretty decent. I liked Joe and his son William. The other characters were represented well for what they were. As the reader I was frustrated by the ones that were supposed to frustrate me and I hated the ones I was supposed to hate, so kudos to Logan for that. Joe frustrated me a fair bit by continuing to overlook the problems in his marriage; trying to iron out the issues in a bid to keep the peace 🙄

The police investigation added to the tension; it had me on tenterhooks. I think that, coupled with the inclusion of the scenes with the lawyer were perfect way of building tension for the reader. It worked really well, and I loved how it came to a climax towards the end

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Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2017
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All I really want to say about this book is that it is BLOODY BRILLIANT! And I’m so annoyed with myself for having it lay languishing on my kindle since February when I could have been enjoying one of the best debuts of 2017!

Straightaway here I was intrigued by the punchy prologue! This short, sharp intro meant that my interest was immediately piqued by the idea that one little decision can lead to your life going off on a completely different tangent. But whilst the journey may differ, was the destination always going to be the same? When Joe unexpectedly spots and follows his wife’s car one day, he is surprised to see her liaising with a friend’s husband. The ensuing encounter leads to a knee jerk reaction that he is possibly (okay….definitely!) going to regret. Returning home and questioning his wife, Joe is about to start a journey into a tangled web of secrets and lies where he needs to decide who and what to believe, if he wants to keep his family safe.

And after that initial tour de force, the twists and shocks just kept on coming with Lies! This is a fast paced, unpredictable and unputdownable thriller that will have your pulse racing and your head spinning. Cleverly crafted to revolve around modern society’s current reliance on social media and mobile phone technology, this is a contemporary thriller with a moral dilemma that will have you constantly on the edge of your seat.

I read a lot of books in this genre and it takes something extra special to stand out for me. But whatever magic ingredient it takes to grab my attention, Lies has it in abundance. I had no idea where it was taking me but I was enjoying the ride far too much to even care! Up until the big “reveal” I had absolutely no idea where it was heading and as a reader I LOVE THAT! THAT is the dragon I am constantly chasing! Yes, you do have to suspend belief at times but with engaging, perfectly polished characters and a gripping storyline you would be mad to miss this one! Highly recommended by me!

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Atala Padron Collado
Fantastic book
Reviewed in Spain on 13 September 2022
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This book hooked me from page 1.

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LecteurX
Diabolique ! Un nouveau maître du polar ?
Reviewed in France on 24 March 2018
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Le triptyque habituel : le mari, l'épouse, l'amant. Rien de nouveau sous le soleil, me direz-vous. Et pourtant ! Le cauchemar commence. Que sommes-nous devenus dans notre monde de smartphones, de SMS, de posts sur Facebook ? Sommes-nous ce que laissent entrevoir nos artefacts numériques ou est-ce quelqu'un d'autre ? Logan nous emmène dans une course haletante où tout n'est que faux-semblants et nous tient en haleine jusqu'à la fin. Un polar bien ficelé dont je suis fier d'avoir trouvé la solution assez tôt, ce qui, d'après les innombrables commentaires sur Amazon.co.uk est l'exception.

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zelle
good read. . .
Reviewed in Japan on 15 October 2018
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i did like the first half of the book, it was gripping. the ending was a little bit corny. but overall it was a good read. . .

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Der Albtraum eines jeden: falsche Wahrnehmung der eigenen Person durch andere? Ist man ein Mörder? Glauben es die anderen nur? Kann man sich selbst noch trauen? Wem kann man trauen? Absolut empfehlenswerter Page-Turner!

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Lies
Reviewed in Canada on 23 November 2020
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The perfect family, the perfect life all comes crashing down when Joe becomes involved in a missing person’s case that leads to a police investigation where Joe becomes the main suspect of foul play.

The more Joe tries to clear his name, the more the police believe he is responsible for another man’s life.

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A fantastic debut thriller!

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