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Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.
But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate… with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end.
In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale’s mysterious disappearance.
Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale’s web of lies slowly unravels.
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11 reviews for Never Lie
Rated 4 out of 5
Kristen –
Grabbed this book to read because there is a rumor that Netflix is making a movie. Love, love, LOVE Frieda McFadden, and how I can never put down any of her books. This was no exception!! Fast paced, unpredictable no matter how much you think you’ve got it figured out. Twists and turns around every corner. Definitely would recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Tanisha –
Quite early on I actually thought I had worked out the plot, I seriously underestimated the genius that is Frieda McFadden. She is the master of twists and turns and the unexpected, not only that she is also a superb writer. An impressive book.
Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth Mrls –
The twist is unexpected, VERY unexpected. I really enjoyed reading that. It was a very easy read, flipped through it within a day. Some plot holes and a little bit shallow in terms of details. But if one wants an easy thriller read with a very unexpected plot twist, this might be a good pick.
Rated 5 out of 5
Diannoud –
Excellent book. The best soo fat for.me. excellent twist it was unexpected and I really like how easy it is to read
Rated 4 out of 5
tiffany –
Started slow (in my opinion) but was still interesting. I found with a few of her books I’ve read they get really good about halfway to 3/4 in. Always love the twists.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kimey G. –
Freida McFadden’s “Never Lie” is a psychological thriller that ensnares the reader in an intricate web of suspense and unexpected turns. The story of Ethan and Patricia, newlyweds caught in a snowstorm at a house with a dark past, is as addictive as it is chilling. McFadden masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a puzzle and a revelation, leading us through the shadowy corridors of the human psyche with a deft hand.
The twists involving Ethan and Patricia are particularly striking, catching me off guard and proving that McFadden is a maestro of the genre. Each revelation is like a piece of a jigsaw falling into place, yet the picture they form is one you could never predict. The depth of the characters, coupled with the relentless pace of the story, makes “Never Lie” a book that is impossible to put down.
McFadden’s writing is sharp and incisive, with clarity that makes the complex tale accessible and engaging. The psychological elements are not just for show; they are the very heart of this thriller, pumping life into every page and turning what could have been a simple story into a profound exploration of truth and illusion.
In “Never Lie,” McFadden has proven once again why she is a revered name in the world of psychological thrillers. This book is a testament to her ability to weave a tale that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally gripping. For anyone looking for a book that will keep them up at night, eager to see what lies on the next page, “Never Lie” is a must-read.
Feel free to use this review as your own to express your admiration for Freida McFadden’s work. It’s clear that “Never Lie” has left a lasting impression on you with its clever plot and the intricate dance of truth and deception between Ethan and Patricia.
Rated 5 out of 5
James A. Glynn –
If you’ve read even one of Freida McFadden’s psychological thrillers, you’re probably a fan like me. Dr. McFadden is a practicing physician who specializes in brain injury. Consequently, she knows a lot about the functioning, as well as the malfunctioning, of the human mind. And that serves her well when she sits down to write a psychological thriller.
In “Never Lie” (2022, 292 pages in softcover), the author’s knowledge brings a number of characters with damaged minds to life, including Dr. Adrienne Hale (a renowned psychiatrist), EJ a dangerous narcissist, and PL a pleasant young woman who credits Dr. Hale with effecting a “cure.” But, for some unknown reason, Dr. Hale has gone missing shortly after the publication of her long-awaited magnum opus, “The Anatomy of Fear.”
In a seemingly unrelated plot, newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are on their way to look at a house that’s away from the city, fairly isolated, and a great place to raise the children that they hope to have someday. The house is huge, magnificent, and underpriced. Ethan is immediately in love with the house, but Tricia is getting bad vibes.
They arrive at the location in the middle of a blizzard, and they are snowed in. There are no land lines in the house, and their phones are not picking up a signal. But Ethan finds fresh food in the house and some very good wine in the cellar. However, the house has been unoccupied for years, and there are thick layers of dust covering everything. The presence of edible food is a mystery that’s never completely explained . Nevertheless, Ethan and Tricia (she, reluctantly) decide to hunker down for the weekend, hoping that their realtor will realize that they need help. But Tricia’s case of the heebie-jeebies simply will not be abated. She’s spooked by the giant painting of Dr. Hale above the fireplace and a series of strange noises that only she seems to be able to hear.
Of course, Tricia doesn’t believe in ghosts, yet she can’t help wondering if Dr. Hale is haunting the house, sending subtle signals not to buy it.
The house is filled with books, some academic but most popular novels. So, once the decision to stay is finalized, Tricia starts searching for something to read that will help to occupy the time that she and Ethan are stranded. When she attempts to remove a copy of Stephen King’s “The Shining,” she hears a click that seems to unlock a hidden door. The door opens to a secret room that holds a trove of tapes — the ones that Dr. Hale made during the sessions with her clients.
Although she knows that Ethan doesn’t want her to snoop around, she grabs a batch of cassettes and takes them to Dr. Hale’s office, where there is a tape recorder. After listening to one tape, Tricia is hooked. The tapes provide many of the clues that the reader needs to solve the mystery, or so it seems. But Freida McFadden’s novels are seldom predictable.
…Jim Glynn
Rated 5 out of 5
Ruchika Shekhawat –
First book i ever finished. That too in 3 days only. Very engaging and good suspense. Highly recommend for people who find it hard to finish the whole book.
Rated 3 out of 5
GGmom –
The reason for only giving this 3x stars ⭐️ is bc of the way the author does the twists. In typical Frieda form -if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, sounds like a duck it’s actually a chicken 🐔 This story is about a newlywed couple who drive out into a snowstorm to look at a house their realtor told them about. It’s a secluded home that’s very isolated. Immediately the wife, Tricia has a bad feeling about it. Ethan the husband is excited. The house is dark save for one light they saw from the road on the 2nd floor. The door is locked and the first floor is dark. No realtor in sight, no phone service or cell phone signals and it’s freezing outside. They manage to find a spare key and enter. It’s completely furnished and has thick dust everywhere. Ethan falls in love with the house even though its creepy. They discover that the house was owned by a renowned psychiatrist who went missing 3 years prior and is believed to have been murdered by her boyfriend even though her body has not been found. So as you see the beginning of the book is good, mysterious and interesting. Then as the book goes on, the author does the weird twist where you think it’s one person but turns out to be the other who acts clueless. 🤷♀️I love a good psychological thriller/mystery/with twists and turns but I don’t like when the twist isn’t cohesive to the story. If one person is the “bad guy” then why have their inner monologue sound as though they’re innocent?
Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth Mrls –
Me llego antes de tiempo y en perfecto estado me encanto ☺️❤️
Rated 5 out of 5
Fuzzarilly –
Freida McFadden is my new obsession! She is such an amazing writer. I really thought after reading her third book, they would start getting repititious, but boy, was I wrong! Her stories are truly fascinating, interesting, and unputdownable! As I said, she is my new favorite author!
Kristen –
Grabbed this book to read because there is a rumor that Netflix is making a movie. Love, love, LOVE Frieda McFadden, and how I can never put down any of her books. This was no exception!! Fast paced, unpredictable no matter how much you think you’ve got it figured out. Twists and turns around every corner. Definitely would recommend!
Tanisha –
Quite early on I actually thought I had worked out the plot, I seriously underestimated the genius that is Frieda McFadden. She is the master of twists and turns and the unexpected, not only that she is also a superb writer. An impressive book.
Elizabeth Mrls –
The twist is unexpected, VERY unexpected. I really enjoyed reading that. It was a very easy read, flipped through it within a day. Some plot holes and a little bit shallow in terms of details. But if one wants an easy thriller read with a very unexpected plot twist, this might be a good pick.
Diannoud –
Excellent book. The best soo fat for.me. excellent twist it was unexpected and I really like how easy it is to read
tiffany –
Started slow (in my opinion) but was still interesting. I found with a few of her books I’ve read they get really good about halfway to 3/4 in. Always love the twists.
Kimey G. –
Freida McFadden’s “Never Lie” is a psychological thriller that ensnares the reader in an intricate web of suspense and unexpected turns. The story of Ethan and Patricia, newlyweds caught in a snowstorm at a house with a dark past, is as addictive as it is chilling. McFadden masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a puzzle and a revelation, leading us through the shadowy corridors of the human psyche with a deft hand.
The twists involving Ethan and Patricia are particularly striking, catching me off guard and proving that McFadden is a maestro of the genre. Each revelation is like a piece of a jigsaw falling into place, yet the picture they form is one you could never predict. The depth of the characters, coupled with the relentless pace of the story, makes “Never Lie” a book that is impossible to put down.
McFadden’s writing is sharp and incisive, with clarity that makes the complex tale accessible and engaging. The psychological elements are not just for show; they are the very heart of this thriller, pumping life into every page and turning what could have been a simple story into a profound exploration of truth and illusion.
In “Never Lie,” McFadden has proven once again why she is a revered name in the world of psychological thrillers. This book is a testament to her ability to weave a tale that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally gripping. For anyone looking for a book that will keep them up at night, eager to see what lies on the next page, “Never Lie” is a must-read.
Feel free to use this review as your own to express your admiration for Freida McFadden’s work. It’s clear that “Never Lie” has left a lasting impression on you with its clever plot and the intricate dance of truth and deception between Ethan and Patricia.
James A. Glynn –
If you’ve read even one of Freida McFadden’s psychological thrillers, you’re probably a fan like me. Dr. McFadden is a practicing physician who specializes in brain injury. Consequently, she knows a lot about the functioning, as well as the malfunctioning, of the human mind. And that serves her well when she sits down to write a psychological thriller.
In “Never Lie” (2022, 292 pages in softcover), the author’s knowledge brings a number of characters with damaged minds to life, including Dr. Adrienne Hale (a renowned psychiatrist), EJ a dangerous narcissist, and PL a pleasant young woman who credits Dr. Hale with effecting a “cure.” But, for some unknown reason, Dr. Hale has gone missing shortly after the publication of her long-awaited magnum opus, “The Anatomy of Fear.”
In a seemingly unrelated plot, newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are on their way to look at a house that’s away from the city, fairly isolated, and a great place to raise the children that they hope to have someday. The house is huge, magnificent, and underpriced. Ethan is immediately in love with the house, but Tricia is getting bad vibes.
They arrive at the location in the middle of a blizzard, and they are snowed in. There are no land lines in the house, and their phones are not picking up a signal. But Ethan finds fresh food in the house and some very good wine in the cellar. However, the house has been unoccupied for years, and there are thick layers of dust covering everything. The presence of edible food is a mystery that’s never completely explained
.
Nevertheless, Ethan and Tricia (she, reluctantly) decide to hunker down for the weekend, hoping that their realtor will realize that they need help. But Tricia’s case of the heebie-jeebies simply will not be abated. She’s spooked by the giant painting of Dr. Hale above the fireplace and a series of strange noises that only she seems to be able to hear.
Of course, Tricia doesn’t believe in ghosts, yet she can’t help wondering if Dr. Hale is haunting the house, sending subtle signals not to buy it.
The house is filled with books, some academic but most popular novels. So, once the decision to stay is finalized, Tricia starts searching for something to read that will help to occupy the time that she and Ethan are stranded. When she attempts to remove a copy of Stephen King’s “The Shining,” she hears a click that seems to unlock a hidden door. The door opens to a secret room that holds a trove of tapes — the ones that Dr. Hale made during the sessions with her clients.
Although she knows that Ethan doesn’t want her to snoop around, she grabs a batch of cassettes and takes them to Dr. Hale’s office, where there is a tape recorder. After listening to one tape, Tricia is hooked. The tapes provide many of the clues that the reader needs to solve the mystery, or so it seems. But Freida McFadden’s novels are seldom predictable.
…Jim Glynn
Ruchika Shekhawat –
First book i ever finished. That too in 3 days only. Very engaging and good suspense. Highly recommend for people who find it hard to finish the whole book.
GGmom –
The reason for only giving this 3x stars ⭐️ is bc of the way the author does the twists. In typical Frieda form -if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, sounds like a duck it’s actually a chicken 🐔 This story is about a newlywed couple who drive out into a snowstorm to look at a house their realtor told them about. It’s a secluded home that’s very isolated. Immediately the wife, Tricia has a bad feeling about it. Ethan the husband is excited. The house is dark save for one light they saw from the road on the 2nd floor. The door is locked and the first floor is dark. No realtor in sight, no phone service or cell phone signals and it’s freezing outside. They manage to find a spare key and enter. It’s completely furnished and has thick dust everywhere. Ethan falls in love with the house even though its creepy. They discover that the house was owned by a renowned psychiatrist who went missing 3 years prior and is believed to have been murdered by her boyfriend even though her body has not been found. So as you see the beginning of the book is good, mysterious and interesting. Then as the book goes on, the author does the weird twist where you think it’s one person but turns out to be the other who acts clueless. 🤷♀️I love a good psychological thriller/mystery/with twists and turns but I don’t like when the twist isn’t cohesive to the story. If one person is the “bad guy” then why have their inner monologue sound as though they’re innocent?
Elizabeth Mrls –
Me llego antes de tiempo y en perfecto estado me encanto ☺️❤️
Fuzzarilly –
Freida McFadden is my new obsession! She is such an amazing writer. I really thought after reading her third book, they would start getting repititious, but boy, was I wrong! Her stories are truly fascinating, interesting, and unputdownable! As I said, she is my new favorite author!