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Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay

 Fast and fun, a thriller with some great twists.


Many years ago, Jack’s father was put into the Witness Security Program after testifying against his former boss. Although Jack Givens and his mother could have gone with him, they did not and rebuilt their lives. Jack, however, has always missed his father and has channeled his emotional pain into writing. When he’s approached by a US Marshal to write backstories for people in the protection program, Jack begs Gwen to help find his dad.


The narrative introduces the reader to several different characters whose presence in the novel is not initially clear but it all comes together as revelations and discoveries are made. The main characters are well-developed and Jack was certainly a likeable protagonist. I always enjoy Barclay’s writing style and plot lines. Found this one hard to put down. 


Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.


This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre - suspense thriller

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