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I love a good mystery that truly keeps me guessing. A lot of the time you can kind of figure out where the plot is going and it takes some of the fun out of the book, but that was NOT the case with LIES by T.M. Logan. I just read this book a couple of weeks ago and it kept me guessing until the end!
LIES By T.M. Logan
One thing I loved about this book is that it was a little more relateable for me than some other mysteries I’ve read. The main character is a dad, he has a wife and young kid, so all of this takes place in the midst of family life. He’s trying to protect his son from the craziness that’s going on, all while trying to avoid taking the fall for a murder.
What if you have the perfect life, the perfect wife and the perfect child—and then, in one shattering moment, you discover nothing is as it seems?
It’s the evening drive home from work, a route Joe Lynch has taken a hundred times with his young son. But when he unexpectedly sees his wife’s car ahead of them, he decides to follow her—and ends up witnessing her secret rendezvous with another man. The encounter will tear two families apart and leave an innocent man set up to take the fall for a murder.
Joe finds himself in the sights of a ruthless killer determined to destroy everything he treasures. He will do whatever it takes to protect his family, but as the net tightens around him, his life begins to fall apart. Soon, Joe is in a life or death struggle with a cunning opponent who is always one step ahead.
Lies poses the question: Can we ever really trust those closest to us?
Lies by T.M. Logan is an unputdownable thriller in which each chapter changes the meaning of what came before, keeping the reader guessing until the jaw-dropping finale.
And the finale really is jaw-dropping. I had a few suspicions about certain characters in the book, but I never predicted the final ending! You can read an excerpt of LIES here. You’ll want to keep flipping pages! (Another thing I really liked – short chapters made this one easy for me to digest. I don’t always have tons of time to read but I could get through this one a little at a time which I really like!)
Learn More
LIES is available in bookstores now. It just released on September 11, so this is a brand new thriller! You can follow author T.M. Logan on Twitter and Facebook, and be sure to check out the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, as well: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
The Giveaway
The generous folks at St. Martin’s Press are sponsoring an awesome Liar, Liar Giveaway for one lucky See Mom Click Reader! Oooh, this is a fun one! One (1) winner receives:
- Copy of Lies
- Plus a $50 Visa gift card for a purchase only you need to know the truth about.
This giveaway is open to United States residents, ages 18+ only, please. It will end at 11:59pm ET on October 4, 2018. Good luck!
Cassandra C says
I think I am but some people are such good liars you never can tell
Tyvonya Wright says
Yes I am. I can usually sniff out a lie faster than most people.
James Robert says
With my kids I am pretty good at figuring things out in a hurry and knowing if they are telling the truth or not.
Jessica To says
I love to read books like this but I’m usually not good at figuring out the plots!
Margaret Smith says
I think I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Shannon Baas says
I am good at it.
Abigail Gibson says
I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. If I find out otherwise I no longer associate with someone I cannot trust.
Ellie Wright says
I’m usually pretty good at guessing but I love it when I’m wrong and it’s a total surprise ending.
Ann Fantom says
I read people pretty well so I can usually tell the truth from the lies.
HS says
I am usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Stephanie Phelps says
I am usually pretty good at figuring it out so I always get excited when there are twist!
carol clark says
no i cant figure the truth out unless it comes to my kids when they were young now im sure they lie to me
sarah k says
In books, I can sometimes figure out where the story is heading.
Mary W says
I am not as good at recognizing lies as much as I wish I were.
mami2jcn says
I’m usually good at reading people but when I’m being deceived it comes as a huge shock and I feel blindsided by it.
Keri Justice says
im not very good at figuring out the truth, but I love th de kinds of books!
Elizabeth Miller says
I am usually pretty good at seeing through lies. It is fun though when there is a big story to it.
Linda K. says
Yes, I think I am pretty good at figuring out the truth, especially with those closest to me.
Sarah Phillips says
I think I’m fairly good at figuring out the truth, but I’ll admit that there’s been more than a few mystery novels that have caught me by surprise with twist endings!
JAMIE GILL says
I get that gut reaction when I think someone is lying.
Elena says
No, I am not so good at figuring out the truth
Klydra Pugh says
Usually. Sometimes great writing gets me.
Thanks for the chance.
patricia caradonna says
Yes, I am good about figuring out the truth in the end. I try to be honest most of the time.
Annette says
I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth.
shelly peterson says
I am pretty good at figuring out the truth most of the time.
Barbara Montag says
Where I can figure out the truth or not depends on the subject matter.
And I enjoy being kept guessing.
thank you
Linda Kish says
No, I believe people should tell thee truth so I have problems with lies. I’m not good at figuring out who is lying usually.
Theresa Shafer says
I am pretty good at guessing! But I sure love being surprised.
Susan P. says
I’m good at figuring out twists and turns, the truth and puzzles so this sounds like a good book for me.
DEBIJOT says
Yes, I am usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Natalie says
Sometimes I can spot a lie but it is harder to spot if it is coming from someone I trust.
Delilah Martin says
I am pretty good at figuring at truth most of the time!
Sarah L says
I am not good at figuring out the truth, either in a book or in real life.
Thanks for the contest.
Michele Pineda says
As a mom most definitely good at figuring out the truth, my poor son was busted so many times as a teen because I knew he was stretching the truth or not telling me the complete truth lol.
Samantha Wagner says
I can usually figure it out in books or movies, but do occasionally get stumped.
Lindsay A. says
Yes – I can usually sense if someone is hiding something if we are talking face to face.
Crystal F says
I always think I am but usually end up being wrong. I love the way they keep you guessing though.
Donna Clifford says
Not always, but sometimes I can figure it out.
Cynthia C says
I am not very good at figuring out determining truth, especially when we’re being told that truth is not truth. How did we get to this point?
Adrienne Gordon says
I consider myself good lie detector.
Erika W. says
I think I’m pretty good at picking up the clues and red flags that someone is not being truthful. I love thrillers and suspense books for that reason, see if I can figure out what is going on before it’s stated.
Tari Lawson says
I am usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Rachel says
I am usually pretty good about figuring out the truth and can normally tell if people are lying to me, especially if they are close to me.
April says
Yea, I normally have a really good gut reaction.
Melissa says
i’m the best at figuring it out! 😛
Kim Henrichs says
I think that I am. I am a pretty good detector of BS!
Kris I. says
Not at the time of the lie…basically after it sinks in then I figure it out!
Chrystal M. says
I usually can, but then you know it’s a really good book when you totally don’t have a clue!
Nickie says
I’m pretty good at it
Kirstin says
I love trying to figure out what is going to happen….sometimes I succeed and sometimes I’m totally thrown off.
Kelly D says
Yes, I am pretty good and following the clues that lead to the truth.
stephanie says
yes i know when some one is lying to me
Kesha Neal says
Love to read a good thriller! Trying to figure it all out is the best part!
kathy Persons says
I usually can but if I can’t stand it I read the last page
vera wilson says
Lots of times no.
Julie Matek says
I’m pretty naive in thinking people wouldn’t lie.
McKim says
I’m fairly good at guessing who done it, but sometimes I am way off!
Bryan Vice says
I’m very picky about what i read, this sounds like a book i can just start reading and it would be hard for me to put down until i read it all
Calvin says
Can predict using subtle hints. I am okay at it
Meghan says
Looks interesting, would love to read!
Jeremy McLaughlin says
Yes I usually am good at seeing through lies.
Kristen says
I think I”m relatively good at figuring out the truth.
Heather D says
I’m pretty suspicious so I’d like to think I’m not fooled too often.
Antoinette M says
I don’t think I’m good at figuring out lies.
Cindy Peterson says
I am quite good at figuring the truth in a book but not always in a devious person.
Steve Weber says
I have a great way of reading people.. it’s all about body language.
Cindy Merrill says
Many years ago I took a course on how to read “body language”: this has enabled me to avoid stressful situations and has served me well throughout my career, as well. I know immediately if I am being lied to. Today there are videos available on this subject.
heather says
I am very good at figuring out the truth.
David Hollingsworth says
No, I’m not good at detecting lies. I’m a person who can tell lies mostly.
Christine Baldwin says
I’m about average.
doug says
I usually can figure people out…and the internet makes it so easy to check-up on what people tell you!
Penny Knowlton says
No, I’m not good at figuring out what’s going to happen, I prefer to just keep reading along and let the story unfold.
Will G says
I am not usually very good at finding out the truth.
Mary rutter says
Trust you gut. You will never go wrong. I can usually figure out when someone lies to you
Lisa says
I hope and think I am but of course not everyone catches every lie.
Beatrice P says
Yes, I can sense when a person is lying or about to lie
Rachel says
I am usually pretty good at it.
Gwendolyn Jordan says
I can usually tell when people lie to me
paige chandler says
Yes. I have a built in BS detector. 🙂
Debbi Wellenstein says
I usually am pretty good at figuring out the truth, but I have been fooled.
Nancy says
I am usually pretty good about figuring out book plots and the truth.
Jackie says
I like to think I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Danielle Day says
I am not great at it
Lauren Becker says
No, I don’t usually guess the truth, when it comes to books…but sometimes, like with Girl on the Train!
julie redden says
I am usually pretty good at being able to tell what the truth is, but I love a good surprise twist in a book that I don’t figure out. Would love to win this book!
Jenny says
I am unceasing when it comes to knowing the truth. I am incessant in my quest to figure things out.
Isra says
I grew up reading mystery so i’m usually pretty good
Lisa says
I am pretty good at telling if someone I know well is lying
Jessica W. says
When it comes to Books and Movies, I try to figure them out, but I am usually wrong when the big twist is revealed.
Julie says
Most of the time, I’m not that good at it. Occasionally I will be though.
Dan Dykstra says
I pretty good at deducting the plot. But I really enjoy a good book that keeps you guessing!
barbg says
Yes I should have been a detective. I can spot a lie immediately.
Lauren says
I do not think I am very good at figuring out lies.
athena graeme says
No, I’m TERRIBLE at guessing! I think that’s why I love it so much, because I know I’m not right!
Ashley C says
I’m good at sniffing at the truth sometimes, but I think anyone can be deceived by the right person or situation
Evelyn says
I try to listen to my gut so most times I can but there are a few expert liars out there.
Azeem Isaahaque says
I am not that good in figuring out lies
ANN*H says
I always try to figure out the answer, especially to murders mysteries. This sounds like a interesting one to figure out.
ANN*H says
I love figuring them out especially murder mysteries. This sounds like a interest one for me
Jamz says
I am either really good at spotting a fake or I am terrible. I can’t seem to find a happy medium!!
courtney b says
i’m actually really bad at figuring out the truth. I cant pick a liar out of a crowd to save my life!
thanks! xoxo
beth shepherd says
I am usually pretty good at it. Thank you!
Anita Duvall says
I am usually really good at figuring out the mysterious plot. Sometimes I am really am surprised.
Jennifer Reed says
Yes, I think I am pretty good at figuring out the truth but I do love suspenseful books.
Kim T says
Yes! But it’s so much better to be surprised.
Bridgett Wilbur says
I usually am pretty good at figuring it out.
Alexandra Y says
I always think I have the ending figured out, and then I’m wrong.
Tabathia B says
Yes I am good at figuring out the truth
Elizabeth Boston says
I don’t know why my boyfriend continues to lie to me because I always find out. The truth always eventually comes out.
Mary Cloud says
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out if someone is lying to me
Christine says
I think I am pretty good about finding the truth
Katy says
OF COURSe, i like to think Im pretty good at finding the truth. HOWever, I can never be sure and always hope the real truth is uncovered.
Tiffani P. says
I am pretty good at figuring out the truth most of the time.
Susan Smith says
I am usually pretty good at seeing through lies.
Starla says
This one seems so very interesting. I must say, I do consider myself to be able to locate the truth!
Jeanna says
I feel like I am good at figuring out the truth!
Rosanne says
Yes I am very good t reading people and have a strong intuitive sense.
Dana Rodriguez says
Usually I am but I have been fooled before.
Janet W. says
Yes, I’m a very logical thinker so I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Margaret S Porter says
I am usually good at figuring things out but love a book where I am surprised by whoever it is
Carol says
I think I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth.
KENNETH OHL says
I’m usually very good at finding and figuring out the truth
KENNETH a OHL says
I’m really good at judging people and figuring out the truth for sure
Kelly Grant says
Honestly not really. LOL
Diane McMahon says
Reminds me of the movie Overboard, but this book sounds more deceptive,
aaron reck says
I think the more relevant it is to me the more likely I am to figure it out. Experience still matters.
April says
Yes, I’m good at finding out the truth. But I enjoy a good story that keeps me guessing and wondering right to the very end.
Seyma Shabbir says
Yes! I am very good at solving mysteries and guessing the truth.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I am pretty good at guessing the ending. Or I at least have a couple scenarios in mind and am pretty close.
This sounds like a must read.
susan smoaks says
i am not that good at figuring out the ending but my husband is great at it.
Kari E Crum says
I like to think I am usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Karen says
Yes, I am normally pretty good at it.
Marcia Goss says
I think I’m pretty good at figuring out who is lying and who is telling the truth.
Stefanie G says
I am ususally good at figuring out the truth!!
Adriana says
sometimes i can figure out the truth.
Zoey says
I would say that I’m generally pretty good at telling if someone is lying to me.
Robin M says
I’m usually pretty good at guessing whodunit
Susan Christy says
I’ve gotten better at spotting and uncovering lies but sometimes I’m fooled completely!
Amanda Baird says
I am usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Joy Runge says
Sometimes I think I can figure it out but its more fun to be surprised
Randi says
Yes, I usually am!
pu ye says
I am good at figuring out things
Tina W says
I am pretty good at reading people, as long as I stick with my first impressions.
Jack B says
Yes, I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Edye says
YES! I love investigating and putting clues together 😉
Denise S says
Yes, I think I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the truth.
Nancy P says
Yes, unfortunately I have had lots of experience.
Angela Saver says
Yes, I feel like I’m good at figuring out the truth. This really sounds like a great read and up my alley!
Lisa says
I can sometimes figure it out, not if there is a big twist though.
Sarah Cool says
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the truth, I’ve definitely had people lie to me before but I usually can tell somethings off. I’m fairly good at reading people
Katrina Weiss says
Yes, a lot of the time I figure out at least part of the mystery.
Robin Abrams says
I am usually pretty good at finding the truth
Marilyn Nawara says
I’m pretty good at figuring it out, but sometimes I’m surprised.
Nannypanpan says
Yes. I tell my kids I know they are lying cause their noses twitch
Michelle C says
I think Im pretty good at figureing out the truth, but I’ve been fooled a few times!
Melissa Storms says
I am pretty good at figuring out the truth in a mystery but I love a book, movie or show that keeps me guessing.
Courtney says
I think I”m pretty good, but my husband will tell you HE is really good! 🙂
jessica noah says
no I usually cant figure it out until it happens
MaryAnn says
No, I am usually the last person to figure out something. My husband is really good at figuring it out.
Christina Gould says
I can figure out who done it in books about 70% of the time. In real life, my record is 80% of the time. Thanks for the giveaway!
paula s says
Yes Im normally good at finding the truth. Thanks for chance!
bill norris says
it depends on what it is.
Lauren Hecker says
I’m very gullible and always believe people, so I’m not good at figuring out the truth.
Daniel M says
sometimes but i’m usually not very trusting anymore
Lisa V. says
I usually can and always try to figure it out from the get go.
Stephanie Larison says
Yes, I’m great at finding out the truth. I can tell when something is off and not true.
BIRDIE SKOLFIELD says
I am when i read a mystery I always pick up clues …also when watching TV & movies I drive my husband crazy
Angela heerde says
i am not the best at figureing out if people are lieing.
Julieh says
I am pretty good at figuring out when something isn’t right.
Carla Sue Thompson says
I used to be able to see where the plot of a movie was going from a mile away, so much that it wasn’t worth the time to watch. If I’m paying attention to one of more of the actors, I may miss some clues. I’m real life, I,be come to believe what Dr. House used to say, Everyone Lies, and The X-Files, Trust No one!
ae minx says
I sometimes take people at face value.. and end up finding out that my gut was right and they’ve been lying the entire time
Emilee Bond says
I always see the good in purple. I can’t hero it. So I usually trust people unless I have a reason not to. I wish I wasn’t sometimes… I get hurt often.
Lindsey says
I tend to take everything at face-value!
Nora T says
I’m pretty good, but there are still people who fly under my radar and surprise me later on with being dishonest
Gary Ex says
I usually find out the truth and am suspicious by nature
Cassandra M says
no i am not good at it! i feel like im the type with my head in the sand. completely clueless!
nicole c says
Yes, I am usually pretty good at figuring it out.
Ed says
I would like to think so.
S.G. says
Yes, normally I am pretty good at picking up if someone is lying to me. I have learned to go with my instincts regarding people. Normally they are spot on.
Robin says
I can usually see if someone is lying.
Jennifer H. says
I do think that I am good at figuring it out.
Kathy Hanley says
I usually don’t have trouble spotting a lie. I have a good memory and pay attention to details and that usually helps me pick out the lie.
Fiona N says
I guess I can figure out the lies but I don’t think I am good at doing it 🙂
Thank You!
Amanda Whitley says
i think i am pretty good at it.
Tricha Leary says
I am normally very good at figuring it out
Angelica Dimeo says
I would say i am pretty good at being able to tell when someone is lying.
Lyndsey R. says
I would have to say I am pretty good at figuring out the truth.Lyndsey Sometimes a little too much.
kathy pease says
Yes I am pretty good figuring out the truth or when someone is lying
Janice B says
I am really good at figuring out the truth with my kids. I can also read most people to determine truth from lies. But there are the few that slip through.
HO says
That 6th sense is strong. Can figure out a liar easy
Sarah Bihms says
I’m pretty bad at figuring out plot lines in a book. The positive side to that is I’m easily shocked and surprised!
james jenkins says
I hope not, as it is much less fun to have already solved the mystery with more to read, unless the telling itself is worth the read.
Janine Hwang says
I usually can tell things aren’t usually what they seem…
Lisa Romine says
I am typically very good at paying attention to details, which usually allows me to catch someone in a lie.
Kerry P says
Yes. I can tell if someone is lying, especially if I know them well. Sometimes, it is just whether or not you know it’s a desperate situation.
SHAYNA says
I THINK I AM PRETTY GOOD AT FIGURING OUT THE TRUTH, MOST OF THE TIME 🙂
Leah Shumack says
I’d like to think that I’m good at figuring out the truth!
Kriss says
Sometimes I am, sometimes not.
Emily says
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the truth but am sometimes shocked reading books with a crazy, twist at the end and did not see it coming at all!
Peter G says
I am most of the time but who knows if I am right.
clynsg says
For me it is about 50/50. I can often tell in a mystery book who the culprit is, but in real life, I have been known to be fooled.
Judy Gregory says
Learned the hard way. I’m pretty good at seeing through the crap.
Breanna Pollard says
I OULD SAY THAT I’M USUALLY PRETTY GOOD AT FIGURING IT OUT.
DanV says
I’m pretty good at figuring out the truth, but I like mysteries.
Tara Woods says
No, I am terrible at reading people and situations. I’m always the last one to figure things out.
Robert Shook says
I am pretty good at knowing if someone is lying.
Kathleen Hand says
I guess the correct ending about 90% of the time. My favorite books are the 10% that kept me guessing all along
Sarah Mayer says
I am so good at finding out the truth.. it’s scary!
Francine Anchondo says
Yes I am usually good at figuring out .
Kobi Carpenter says
I worked in drug rehab for years and I became very good at spotting when people are lying so yes, I am
MIchelle H. says
I am usually good at telling.
Tiffany Tisdale says
Yes, I just use my intuition.
Anne Davis says
I am usually a spoiler . I would love to read a book that keeps me guessing. This seems to fit the bill.
Sarah K says
I’m actually one of those people who is quite easily fooled by others. I tend to believe the best in people and I think it’s really the best way to go.
Erin says
I would like to think so but some are just amazing liars.
Erin says
I would like to think so but some people are amazing liars.
kara says
Yes, and it’s not always the best thing
Melissa C says
I think I’m pretty good at picking out the truth.
Eileen Boyce says
Yes I am good at it!
Philip Lawrence says
I am usually very good at finding out the truth.
Beverly Metcalf says
Usually I can tell when someone is lying, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. Thanks.
Trisha McKee says
I am good in real life reading people and knowing truth from lies. But books sometimes will keep me guessing. I love it that way. I want to be surprised. I want to figure it all out and see the clues after it is revealed. So much fun!
Tim M. says
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Melinda says
I’m usually pretty good, I love a good twist that keeps me guessing!
Breanne says
I would say I’m pretty good at it.
Buddy Garrett says
I’m not very good at figuring out the truth. I believe people too much.
Jerry Marquardt says
I am usually good at knowing when someone is lying.
AEKZ2 says
Yes, I’m usually good about figuring out the truth
Sand says
I’m very good about figuring out the truth.
Anita Jude says
I think i am good at figuring out the truth