Read our Review of J.P. Pomare’s New Hair-Raising Thriller, Tell Me Lies

Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career.

On a warm spring morning, Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That’s when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train.

Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.

From J.P. Pomare, the bestselling author of Call Me Evie and In the Clearing, comes this fast-paced psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Silent Patient.

Tell Me Lies has an almost backwards beginning. It started as an audiobook, receiving critical acclaim for its production and electrifying storyline, and has now been released in print for a whole new audience to enjoy.

As a seasoned thriller reader, it’s always a welcomed surprise when a novel leaves me shocked and wanting more. Author J.P. Pomare is a master of suspense, keeping the story moving with his fast-paced writing style which throws the protagonist Margot into the deep end of this terrifying story.

At just over 230 pages, Tell Me Lies is the perfect book to pick up and finish in the same day as it manages to succinctly capture the blood-tingling story of a woman who will go to any length to uncover the truth. Pomare combines chilling prose and detailed character work to create a thriller that’s not only gripping and puzzling but also deeply personal.

Pomare uses the doctor/patient dynamic of the main characters to explore some important themes surrounding addiction, mental illness, and social media. The novel is also incredibly unpredictable, and every twist and turn has been meticulously thought out, keeping even the most seasoned thriller reader on their toes.

Tell Me Lies is a terrifying book that will bring out your inner detective. The atmosphere that Pomare creates is filled with unease and suspense. With a tight, fast-paced plot, Pomare’s latest novel is a hair-raising psychological thriller that will shock you to your core. A perfect book for anyone who loves a good scare!