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Never Lie

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker!

Sometimes the truth kills...

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.

Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance.

With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the final cassette, the one that reveals the entire horrifying story, it will be too late...

From New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes an addictive, unpredictable thriller that will keep you asking the question: what is the truth?

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Published Dec 5, 2023

304 pages

Average rating: 7.61

2,820 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Suz L
May 04, 2025
6/10 stars
I have mixed feelings on this book. I enjoy the genre and had a good time reading as I delved deeper into the story. I appreciated the different points of view and the addition of the patient tapes. However, I felt like the resolution of the story was a let down. The book definitely leads you on to believe a certain thing, and then at the end is a surprise twist that seemingly comes out of nowhere. While I understand the misdirection, the twist ultimately feels very contrived and almost too ridiculous. If there was any inclination in the previous chapters and in the characters themselves, then I might be able to get on board, but it almost so out of left pocket that it seemed slightly farcical. Overall, I did enjoy the read, which is why I would give it higher than five, but it just seemed a little bit to contrived for me.
DebMockler
May 02, 2025
Fascinating writer.
JaneRose0514
May 02, 2025
10/10 stars
Never Lie by Freida McFadden is a good fit for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and are interested in unraveling mysteries through listening to intimate patient interviews.

This book really has a great plot! It amazed me, and I didn't even expect the twist! I was like, "Wow, really?" Now I'm a fan of Freida McFadden and her psychological thriller books. This book is kind of addictive and I can't put it down. So, I just read it in 4 days, I guess, and I was like, "Wow, it finished so soon." I like it also because the writing and chapters are not that long. So, I highly recommend this one!
Pfumero627@yahoo.com
Apr 30, 2025
10/10 stars
OK, this book took me much longer. I ended up finishing it on March 3 because my dad and I were going to Cuba a lot since 2023. So yeah this book took me a long time to finish it and absolutely love the book. I thought it was amazing. My dad brought it for me when he was cleaning out the apartment of the beach.
Michalmarie123
Apr 12, 2025
Becca also

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