This Is Why We Lied is a suspenseful and Twist – filled, typical of Karin Slaughter’s style. The story is of Will Trent and Sara Linton, who are finally married and headed to McAlpine Lodge for their honeymoon. How an accident at the lodge changes everything is shown in the novel. If you like to read such Thriller, you can checkout our latest All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.
This Is Why We Lied Summary
Release Date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins
The story starts at a peaceful, scenic place in the mountains. But their plans for a quiet getaway are shattered when they discover the body of Mercy McAlpine, the lodge owner’s daughter. Mercy’s death is brutal, and what’s strange is that no one at the lodge seems too upset about it. Everyone there seems to have a reason to want Mercy dead.
Will and Sara can’t simply ignore the murder. They quickly dive into the looking what is behind all this mishappening. As they question the guests and staff about this, they realize almost everyone is hiding something. Mercy had a troubled past, making her the gossip for years and surely it makes it harder to figure out who the killer is.
Things get worse when another person at the lodge is found dead and the pressure to solve the case grows. Faith Mitchell and Amanda Wagner, Will’s colleagues, arrive at the location to help with the findings. All together, they work to unravel the web of lies surrounding the lodge.
Now, The lodge itself is important to the story. Its isolated, eerie setting adds to the tension. The surrounding trails and scenery adds a lot in the mystery, though at times, acc. to some readers it slows the story a bit. At the same time, Will and Sara’s relationship and love is tested. They love each other more than anything, but the stress of the investigation sometimes makes their interactions feel overly sweet. Even so, they remain strong as a team, showing how well they work together under pressure.
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This Is Why We Lied Book Review
Karin Slaughter’s delivers a tense and thrilling mystery in which Will and Sara, now married, are on their honeymoon at McAlpine Lodge. Their honeymoon plans gets completely overthrown by the news of brutal murder of Mercy McAlpine. As they try to find the reason, they find that everyone at the lodge has some or other kind of secrets, making it difficult to pinpoint the killer.
Talking about the character, Faith Mitchell is a standout character. Her no-nonsense attitude, loyalty, and humor make her someone readers will enjoy following. She adds a bit of lightness to the darker elements of the plot. Author explores issues like addiction, domestic violence, and toxic relationships. These themes are tied into the characters’ lives and the unfolding mystery.
Some fans might find the pace a bit slower than usual, but even after having a few minor flaws, Slaughter crafts a gripping mystery that will keep readers hooked. It’s a solid addition to the Will Trent series, perfect for fans who enjoy complex and dark thrillers.
The frequent mentions of the lodge’s trails and the many false leads can be a bit much. But overall, the story remains engaging, focusing on dark secrets and the lengths people will go to protect them. It’s a gripping, if not perfect, addition to the Will Trent series.
Quotes from This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter
“In the end, it’s not the secrets we keep that define us, but the ones we choose to reveal.”
“Sometimes the things we want the most are the ones that can hurt us the most.”
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About the Author:
Karin Slaughter is best selling author and novelist whose book is sold in more than 100 countries and 30+ Millions in number. Few of her popular novel is The Good Daughter, Pretty Girls etc.
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