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Sometimes I Lie

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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* SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR AS AMBER REYNOLDS *

My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me.

1. I’m in a coma

2. My husband doesn’t love me any more

3. Sometimes I lie

Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won’t be able to stop thinking about this thriller. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window.

Includes a preview of Alice Feeney’s novel, I Know Who You Are

©2017 Alice Feeney (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Crime Thriller

Critic Reviews

‘A gripping debut with a brilliant twist, I loved it’ B A Paris

‘Boldly plotted, tightly knotted – a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvellous’ A. J. Finn

‘A bold and original voice – I loved this book’ Clare Mackintosh

‘Expect perfectly imbedded twists and sharply drawn characters. A brilliant thriller’ Ali Land

‘A tightly written thriller with an ending that demands you go straight back to the beginning’ Metro

‘Satisfyingly serpentine, and with a terrific double twist in the tale, it leaves you longing for more’ Daily Mail

‘Intriguing, original and addictive, I can’t wait to see what the author does after this blinding debut’ The Sun

‘Clever and utterly compelling’ The Sun on Sunday’s FABULOUS Magazine

‘Clever, compelling and masterfully plotted’ Daily Express

‘Sometimes I Lie is a rare book, combining helter skelter twists with razor sharp sentences. Make sure you read it in a well lit room, Alice Feeney’s imagination is a very dark place indeed’ Dan Dalton, BuzzFeed

‘An utterly compelling, twisted, shocking psychological thriller that made me gasp out loud’ Sophie Raworth, BBC Presenter
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WTH have I just read????? My mind is still reeling! I love it when a book messes with my mind, and this must be one of the darkest, twistiest thrillers I have ever read. I am still trying to work out what just happened here!

Amongst the vast number of books that are marketed as psychological thrillers, Sometimes I Lie certainly lives up to its claim. Amber, the narrator of the story, tells us right from the start that she doesn’t always tell the truth – and with that the stage is set. What can you believe and what is a lie? That is the big question throughout the entire book, and I was quite often wrong in my assumptions. I will not go into the plot at all, since this is a book you should dive into blindly with all seat belts firmly fastened, as you will be in for some turbulence!

It is hard to believe that this is Feeney’s debut novel, as she employs just about every plot device the genre has to offer, and she does this very well. The story unfolds in three timelines – the now, as Amber Reynolds lies in a coma, able to hear those around her but unable to move or talk; the days leading up to the accident that put her in hospital; and diary entries from fifteen years ago. It doesn’t help that Amber is also experiencing strange dreams in her coma, which further blur the line between reality and lies. The frustration Amber feels as she is trapped in her own body and unable to reach out to anyone was well portrayed, as was the feeling of claustrophobia and fear as she slowly remembers the events of “before”. However, of all the timelines, I found the diary the most chilling, and if you read the book you will find out why. It was a very dark and disturbing thread that had me covered in goosebumps many times. The undercurrent of menace is always there, at one point culminating in a situation that had me truly terrified for all the people involved. Enough said.

I started out listening to the audiobook, but once things heated up I switched to the print version as I absolutely could not tear myself away and had to find out what would happen – and I read a lot faster than the narrator. My husband is still slightly miffed that I locked myself away in the bedroom with a Do Not Disturb sign, refusing to talk to anyone until I had found out the answers. Answers I could never have predicted, by the way, so cleverly had the author laid her traps. In fact, there are still things I am not sure I interpreted right, and I am just itching to discuss them with someone. Utterly brilliant!

In summary: there are three things you should know about Sometimes I Lie:
1) It is a dark and claustrophobic psychological thriller that firmly earns itself a place in the “twister hall of fame” for its many unpredictable twists that you will never be able to foresee.
2) It is totally addictive and will have you firmly hooked, so make sure you have lots of time to spare when you start reading it.
3) Don’t take anything for face value in this book, and don’t trust anyone!

Anyone looking for a true psychological thriller that messes with your mind – this is it, folks!

True psychological thriller that messes with your

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What made the experience of listening to Sometimes I Lie the most enjoyable?

The narrator of this book really knows how to read a story! She has such a engaging manner about her, one that draws you one and leaves you wanting more and this, coupled with an incredible storyline, makes this book an absolute must read/listen!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sometimes I Lie?

I can't pinpoint just one. This story is gripping and full of twists that I didn't see coming. One of the best thrillers I have read in a very long time.

Which character – as performed by Stephanie Racine – was your favourite?

Definitely the main character

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This was definitely a book I wanted to listen to in one sitting! I stayed up for hours listening to you, spell bound and waiting to see what the next twist would involve

Any additional comments?

Read it! I am definitely reading this one again.. I can not wait for Alice's next book

Hooked from the first paragraph!

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I found this work imaginative and fresh and not a simple rehash of something that I'd read before.
From almost page one my curiosity was ignited and was continually kept alive throughout the entire book, right up until the final page.
The Author allowed me to understand somethings before the protagonist did, while keeping others a secret to us both. This wasn't done 'artificially', but artfully.
Finally, the narrator was perfect for the voice of the novel.

I found the novel, novel.

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Got through it in only a few days! Highly recommended! The suspense is wonderfully gripping!

Great book!

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Mesmerising travel through the twists and turns to the end. Excellent narration; it's obvious which character is speaking.

Enthralling Experience

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Really needed a book to keep me guessing. Loved this. Listening to all her others now.

Loved this

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loved it, well told and great twist at the end. couldn't put it down. highly recommended

excellent book

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I liked this book a lot until I was almost finished with it. I was a bit confused by the twist- had to re listen to the ending..

really interesting concept, worth a listen- enjoyable to read

Good thriller!

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When I thought I knew what had happened another twist was introduced. Stressful at times & worth the read

Surprises galor

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this book I could not recommend any more, I was gripped from the very first page to the last page, I did not see the twists and turns coming it was very engaging and had me absolutely hooked. the narration was incredible and she really made you feel like you were there with the characters. I could not recommend this book anymore all of her books a fantastic but this one has to be my favourite.

What a wild ride!

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