Tell Me Lies
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3.8 • 233 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
INCLUDES A SNEAK PEEK OF THE LAST GUESTS
'There's no doubt about it: Pomare is a master of the carefully constructed, impeccably paced psycho-thriller.' - The Australian
Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career.
On a warm spring morning Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That's when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train.
Margot's clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.
A fast-paced psychological thriller for fans of The Silent Patient.
'one of our freshest talents' - NZ Listener
Customer Reviews
Addictive
This was a story that flowed through its characters with psychological twists till closure. I found it quite riveting & clever & however well you know someone isn’t always the be all & end all. I will certainly be looking into reading more from this author.
Nothing new to see here
Author
Kiwi who lives in Melbourne. (He’d like to go home, but Jacinda won’t let him. I made that up, although it’s probably true.) Has written four novels in the thriller genre. This one first appeared as an Audible Original. It was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Best Crime Novel, and the Ngaio Marsh Best Crime Novel (in NZ).
In brief
Female psychologist in private practice in South Yarra. Interested in antisocial types. Has written one book, thinking about another. Great hubby, great kids, great home in the burbs (until someone tries to burn it down). The book opens with her pushing a client in front of a train at Southbank station, then flashes back a few weeks to show us how things came to that. (Hint: everyone lies).
Writing
Competently written, well paced, familiar tropes, some predictable (imho) twists and turns. I didn’t warm to the protagonist.
Bottom line
Satisfactory entrainment for a couple of hours, but nothing to distinguish it from any number of other “psychological thrillers” that have proliferated almost as fast as Omicron in recent years.
Loved it
Great book and amazing twists