Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Reviewer: Katie Grant, Circulation Assistant
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Suggested Age: Adult
What is this book about: For several months, newlyweds Tricia and Ethan have been searching for their dream home. Their interests are piqued when their realtor sends them a listing that seems too good to be true, a secluded mansion outside of New York City with a surprisingly affordable price tag. The two load into their BMW and find themselves driving through unexpected snow on a Friday evening for a private showing. Upon arrival the small snowflakes that fell early in the drive had escalated into a full-on blizzard. After two hours of driving through the dangerous conditions Ethan pulls down the long winding drive and assesses the situation. He decides it’s far safer to spend the evening in the large empty home than try to brave the snow packed roads again. Tricia, however, has a deep feeling of dread which overcomes her at the sight of the home. Something terrible has happened in this house, she can sense it. The couple tries to make themselves at home, but Tricia quickly discovers she has good reason to fear the mysterious home which appears abandoned by its previous owner. This thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as secrets are uncovered and the pieces of this intricate puzzle fall together.
My review: I read a lot of thrillers and often either predict the ending or find myself unimpressed with the twist. However, this book is the first in months I have read that kept me guessing the entire way through. Wow! This is a short novel, only about 280 pages so it was a quick and fast paced read for me. I found myself on the edge of my seat as I tried to anticipate the inevitable twist in this thriller but until the truth was exposed I was nowhere close to solving the mystery. I’m excited to explore other novels by this author in the future. I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves suspense thrillers.
Three words that describe this book: Intense, Surprising, Gripping
Give this a try if you like…Verity by Colleen Hoover, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Rating: 5/5
