{"product_id":"9781250258816","title":"The First to Lie","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe First to Lie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Hank Phillippi Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling and award-winning author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan delivers another twisty, thrilling, cat and mouse novel of suspense that will have you guessing, and second-guessing, and then gasping with surprise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe all have our reasons for being who we are—but what if being someone else could get you what you want?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a devastating betrayal, a young woman sets off on an obsessive path to justice, no matter what dark family secrets are revealed. What she doesn’t know is that she isn’t the only one plotting her revenge.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn affluent daughter of privilege. A glamorous manipulative wannabe. A determined reporter, in too deep. A grieving widow who must choose her new reality. Who will be the first to lie? And when the stakes are life and death, do a few lies really matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A twisty road of deception that starts with a bang and ends with an explosion.”—\u003cb\u003eSamantha Downing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A taut, propulsive plot with twists that will take your breath away.”—\u003cb\u003eSarah Pekkanen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intricate, complex, and devilishly clever… like reading a burning stick of dynamite.” —\u003cb\u003eJ. T. Ellison\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jaw-dropping…\u003ci\u003eThe First to Lie\u003c\/i\u003e will shock even the savviest of suspense readers.” —\u003cb\u003eHeather Gudenkauf\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You will tear through the pages of this breathless, keep-you-up-all-night thriller.” —\u003cb\u003eJennifer Hillier\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stellar... Ryan could win a sixth Agatha with this one.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A magnificent, intricately plotted thriller that will have you questioning everyone’s motives until the stunning ending.” —\u003cb\u003eSamantha M. Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWoman on the Edge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled with sharp insights, \u003ci\u003eThe First to Lie\u003c\/i\u003e is a house of mirrors, taking us on a thrilling ride of dizzying twists and shocking revelations.” —\u003cb\u003eAngie Kim\u003c\/b\u003e, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMiracle Creek\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for thriller lovers--the compelling and twist-filled plot fearlessly delves into the intersections of revenge and family secrets.” —\u003cb\u003eVanessa Lillie,\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLittle Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Expert pacing, richly drawn characters, and seamless storytelling are just some of the ingredients that make this novel impossible to put down. Fabulous!” —\u003cb\u003eHannah Mary McKinnon,\u003c\/b\u003e internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSister Dear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNominated Anthony Awards - Nominee (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250258816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Forge Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40820511572174,"sku":"9781250258816","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a9148af4-eaed-4f8b-86f5-4662337e5c80.jpg?v=1643009156","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250258816","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}