The
Lies She Told by Lynda Renham
Publication: 5 July
2023
In the quiet Cotswold village where DS Beth Harper has lived for most of her life, the crime rate is extremely low, and that’s how everyone likes it. Then, soon after her new boss, DI Tom Miller, arrives from London, a local schoolteacher is brutally attacked and left for dead in her home. The victim—a friend of Beth’s—remembers nothing.
Beth finds herself clashing with Tom and worrying that a recent tragedy will affect his judgement as a police officer. But there may be an even bigger question: Is it a burglary gone wrong that’s turned the village upside down—or could the violence be connected to something far more deadly?
My Thoughts… When
I first started reading Lynda Renham the books were quirky, fun, and easy to
read. I love that she has branched into the thriller, mystery
genre. This is the second thriller style book of hers that I have
read and LOVED! Her writing talent shines through with the way the
characters come to life, the setting becomes real, and the storyline pulls me
right in.
The
village of Stonesend is the quiet little community where everyone knows
everyone and nothing exciting happens. Until it
does. I could picture the quaint houses and the close
friendships. I liked that even when things get scary the town sticks together
and does not let it tear them apart. They continued to protect
and support each other while also being careful to stay safe.
The
thriller/mystery of the story had me guessing as to who would want to hurt
anyone in this town. I had guesses, Lynda led me right down a path
then changed directions that had me wondering if I really had any clue as to
who was responsible for Kate’s attack. I will happily admit
that I had no clue who-dun-it. I love when I am left guessing until
the author finally reveals the truth.
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