Lies He Told Me

In the small, idyllic town of Hemingway Grove, David and Marcie Bowers are a seemingly perfect couple. Everyone knows David as the affable owner of the local pub and Marcie as a former big-city lawyer now dedicated to family law. Together, they appear to be living the dream life, complete with a beautiful home and two lovely children. But beneath the tranquil surface, simmering secrets threaten to erupt.

In Lies He Told Me by James Patterson, an ordinary day takes a dramatic turn when David heroically rescues a drowning stranger from the treacherous waters of Cotton River. This selfless act catapults him to the spotlight as a local hero, his brave actions covered extensively by news outlets. However, what should be a time of celebration quickly unravels into a nightmare. For David, the glare of publicity is not a lifeline but a perilous snare that threatens to expose long-buried secrets.

For Marcie, the stakes couldn't be higher. She knows her husband better than anyone—or so she thinks. As dark forces encircle their family, she must unearth the mysteries of David’s past. But how well does she really know the man she married? The narrative twists in Lies He Told Me force Marcie to confront harrowing truths and make decisions that could either save her family or shatter it forever.

James Patterson enthralls readers with a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. His masterful storytelling unravels a tapestry woven with lies, love, and peril, compelling readers to turn page after page. The detailed characterisation and the meticulously crafted plot showcase why Patterson is one of the most acclaimed thriller writers of our time.

Note: Among the numerous accolades for Patterson's work:

Jeffery Deaver: "It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put—nobody does it better."

Lee Child: "No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent—which is what Jim has, in spades."

Michael Connelly: "Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind."

Ian Rankin: "James Patterson is The Boss. End of."

Hillary Rodham Clinton: "The master storyteller of our times."

Patricia Cornwell: "One of the greatest storytellers of all time."