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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

2,958 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Missfitz225
May 26, 2025
8/10 stars
I thought I knew … until I didn’t. Unexpected twist ending.
sydneyckempler
May 15, 2025
7/10 stars
I liked it then was annoyed and then loved it!
NikkyReads
Dec 02, 2024
9/10 stars
Never Lie is one of the best thriller I’ve read so far this year! It perfectly balances psychological intrigue, mystery, and that addictive detective vibe, delivering exactly the kind of shocks thrill-seekers crave. Freida McFadden has such a gift for creating fast-paced, impossible-to-put-down reads. This is one of those books you either devour in one sitting or obsessively pick up first thing the next morning. The twist was phenomenal—I never saw it coming—and it completely solidified my 9 star rating. The main character was easy to follow, and the “who did it” suspense kept me guessing from one chapter to the next. Was it the boyfriend, the coworker, a patient, or a fan? I’d love to see this adapted into a movie—it’s just that gripping.
martinca17
Sep 09, 2024
6/10 stars
Overall, a good read. The first full book I've read in quite some time. I read it in one sitting, I just had to know if my predictions were correct (none of them were). The plot twist was enjoyable, but I didn't care for the short, choppy sentences. Didn't do my research and it was a first person POV, which I don't love. Brand names were mentioned a bit too often.

Finally out of my years long reading slump!
Aproctor89
Jul 11, 2024
10/10 stars
The way I turned the page, gasped & put my hand over my mouth in absolute shock ?!! I thought I had it figured out from early in the book but I was veryyyy wrong (and happy to be wrong!!). Ilove a good thriller/suspense that keeps you guessing. I will save the spoilers and just say the obvious: Freida NEVER disappoints!

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