Lie to Me by J.T. Ellison

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Lie to Me by J.T. Ellison
Published September 5th 2017 by Mira Books
426 pages | Goodreads

Description: ❝ They built a life on lies . Sutton and Ethan Montclair’s idyllic life is not as it appears. They seem made for each other, but the truth is ugly. Consumed by professional and personal betrayals and financial woes, the two both love and hate each other. As tensions mount, Sutton disappears, leaving behind a note saying not to look for her.

Ethan finds himself the target of vicious gossip as friends, family and the media speculate on what really happened to Sutton Montclair. As the police investigate, the lies the couple have been spinning for years quickly unravel.

Is Ethan a killer? Is he being set up? Did Sutton hate him enough to kill the child she never wanted and then herself? The path to the answers is full of twists that will leave the reader breathless.❞ (end of description)

MY RATING: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

REVIEW

Sutton and Ethan are writers who have been married for a while. One morning, Ethan wakes up as usual only to find his wife gone and a note from her asking that he not try to find her.

It appears that she has left him except for the fact that she has left all her things behind. Is the note really from her? Why has she left her belongings? Does Ethan know more that he lets on? All these and more questions arise.

The novel is narrated from different points of view. As it progresses, secrets from the characters are slowly revealed. I found it engaging but a little longer than it should have been. There are also some events that I did not find believable or relatable and I had to suspend my disbelief to continue reading.

Overall it was ok. I recommend it to readers of thrillers and contemporary fiction.