A well-crafted plot and strong female characters drive a satisfying psychological thriller. —Kirkus, Starred Review *
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Tense and twisty... You will read this in one sitting! —Julie Clark
Shocking, suspenseful, with clever twists and an abundance of secrets. I loved it! —B. A. Paris
I loved this book! [A] big-hearted page-turner. —Rachel Howzell Hall
Superlative. A fast-paced surprise-packed treat. —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *
[A] page-turner... You can’t go wrong with a Ryan book, and this one is no exception. —Samantha Downing
One of my favorite authors of suspense... Book clubs will gobble up The First to Lie. —Sarah Pekkanen
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A masterfully twisty… breathless, keep-you-up-all-night thriller. —Jennifer Hillier
From one of our top thriller writers—a chilling tale of deception and revenge. —Angie Kim
Expert pacing, richly drawn characters, and seamless storytelling…Fabulous! —Hannah Mary McKinnon
Flawless pacing… powerful… a magnificent, intricately plotted thriller. —Samantha M. Bailey
Ryan masterfully escalates the suspense in this smart, twisty thriller. —Heather Gudenkauf
Stellar...Hank Phillippi Ryan could win a sixth Agatha with this one. —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *
Ryan is the modern queen of the cat and mouse tale. —J.T. Ellison