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The Lie Maker
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
6 posts | 7 read | 5 to read
In this twisty, fast-paced thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Find You First and Take Your Breath Away, a man desperately tries to track down his father—who was taken into witness protection years ago—before his enemies can get to him. Your dad’s not a good person. Your dad killed people, son. These are some of the last words Jack Givins’ father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives as best they could. Years later, Jack is a grown man with problems of his own. He’s a talented but struggling author, barely scraping by on the royalties from his moderately successful first book. So when the U.S. Marshals approach him with a lucrative opportunity, he’s in no position to turn them down. They’re recruiting writers like Jack to create false histories for people in witness protection—people like Jack’s father. The coincidence is astonishing to Jack at first, but he soon realizes this may be a chance to find his dad. Only there’s one problem—Jack’s father hasn’t made contact with his handlers recently, and they have no idea where he is. He could be in serious danger, and Jack may be the only one who can find him. But how will he find a man he’s never truly known? A man who has done terrible things in his lifetime and made some deadly enemies in the process—enemies who wouldn’t think twice about using his own son against him.
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TrishB
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
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Mehso-so

Took ages to get going and I was totally confused the first 25% but that may have just been my tired brain!
An ok thriller.

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MyNamesParadise
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
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Pickpick

I always enjoy Barclay‘s thrillers! In this one though some things just happened right at the right moment or seemed coincidental & I usually don‘t get those vibes from his books. I predicted a couple of twists and was surprised some POVs were thrown in just to throw the reader off track & it didn‘t really go anywhere. That said, this was a fun ride & the twists are enjoyable as they come along. Curious what other fans of Barclay‘s books think!

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EverydayImReading
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
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Panpan

I love a good thriller and Linwood Barclay is a great thriller writer. This is not good. In fact it‘s downright rubbish. I‘m disappointed in a writer who‘s usually one of the go to reliable writers of this genre.

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kezzlou85
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
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Pickpick

Barclay's books are always a thrilling read. I do love them so much. They're a slow burn but it draws you in until you just have to know more. The plot is told through multiple characters, allowing for more depth and understanding of each character. There is a lot going on so takes some following initially but it soon falls into place. The ending was very good. Not quite how I wanted it to end but for the book it was perfect. #Netgalley 4*

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Forgetmenot
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
Pickpick

Wow is all I can say. This book is brilliant. I was pulled into the story on page one. The characters are so detailed and as you read the author gives you the connection with another character and it all makes a little more sense. This book gives and gives till the closing chapter. Loved it

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Hooked_on_books
The Lie Maker: A Novel | Linwood Barclay
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Pickpick

I‘m so glad I discovered Barclay a couple years ago. He writes intriguing, absorbing mystery/thrillers that typically manage to keep me guessing, as this one did. Here, Jack is a struggling novelist whose latest book isn‘t selling. Then he gets an unusual writing job offer that pays well, so he takes it and things unfold from there. Lots of fun!

TrishB Love his books. This isn‘t out until August here and stupid pre order prices, I‘ll wait for it to come down a bit first. 11mo
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