Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Reviewed By: Susie Rivera, Adult Services Specialist
Genre: Fiction
Suggested age: Adults
What is this book about? Ethan and Tricia are looking to buy their first home. They get an opportunity to view a mansion, the former home of a psychiatrist who went missing several months before. A terrible blizzard traps them inside with no way of leaving soon. Dr. Hale’s possessions are still there, including hidden audio tapes from patient sessions. When Tricia finds them, she can’t stop from listening. Slowly but surely, the clues about Dr. Hale’s disappearance are revealed along with many other sinister secrets.
My review: This book is a faced-paced psychological thriller that is a bit reminiscent of classic gothic novels. There is a giant, old mansion where you know something evil has happened. Mysteries not only surround the disappearance of Dr. Hale, but something seems off about one of the main characters as well. There are many red herrings that seem very obvious, but the twists and the end are clever, though looking back some POVs don’t seem to totally add up. This is a quick, tightly wound novel that will keep you turning pages until the end!
Three words that describe this book: Suspenseful, fast-paced, psychological
Give this a try if you like: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Guest List by Lucy Foley, The Co-Worker by Freida McFadden
Rating: 4/5
