Freida McFadden

Never Lie: A Locked-Room Psychological Thriller

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026 at 3:15am
Freida McFadden

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker ! Sometimes the truth kills… Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal. Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance. With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the final cassette, the one that reveals the entire horrifying story, it will be too late… From New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes an addictive, unpredictable thriller that will keep you asking the question: what is the truth? Read more

Editor's Take

Customer feedback is broadly positive for Never Lie, with reviewers praising the fast pacing, locked-room setup, and twisty, suspenseful atmosphere. Amazon-style reader commentary and book review sites describe it as an addictive psychological thriller that is easy to binge in one sitting.

On review blogs, readers consistently mention that the isolated mansion, snowstorm setting, and hidden-recording mystery create strong tension. Many say the book is entertaining and highly readable, with short chapters and a steady reveal structure that keeps the story moving.

Some readers note that the final explanation is divisive: a few find the ending satisfying and surprising, while others feel it becomes overly dramatic or less psychologically grounded than the buildup. Even so, the overall reaction remains favorable, especially among fans of fast, plot-driven thrillers.

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Genre Fiction
Illustrated No

Product Details

Publisher Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date December 5, 2023
Edition Reissue
Language English
Print length 304 pages
ISBN-10 1728296161
ISBN-13 978-1728296166
Item Weight 8.8 ounces
Dimensions 5 x 0.76 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank #150 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Crime Thrillers (Books) #9 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #30 in Suspense Thrillers
Customer Reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (354,282)

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