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The First Lie

A totally gripping and twisty domestic thriller

S. E. ReedSeries: Broken Vows
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Year
2027
Language
English
Publisher
Storm Publishing

About

Fans of Freida McFadden and Jeneva Rose will devour this domestic thriller, where a dream getaway becomes a trap, and everyone has something to hide...
I was married to aa man who nearly destroyed me. Three years free, I've built something beautiful out of the wreckage he left behind. So when I book a summer retreat at a remote manor house on a quiet lake, my children at the nearby camp, it feels like a reward. Proof we got out.
How did I get it so wrong?
Because Court isn't done with us yet. The woman who owns the manor knew my husband long before I did. The people running the camp are far too interested in my children. And behind one locked door in that beautiful house is a secret that will unravel everything I thought I survived.
I got us out once. I don't know if I can do it again.
Read this if you love:

-Girls' trip from hell

-Idyllic getaway is a deadly trap

-Isolated, storm-locked manor

-Creepy summer camp

-Kids in the crosshairs

-Mama bear energy

-The locked room

-Everyone's got a secret

-Trust no one

-Buried past won't stay buried

-Long-game revenge

-Mulitple POV & braided timelines
Readers love S.E. Reed's twisty thrillers:
"Such a wild ride!!! I could not put this book down!!! It was utterly fantastic!!! 5/5 stars without hesitation!" Reader review, 5 stars
"So good. I absolutely devoured this in a day. I thought I could see the end coming but not at all... I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Such a fun read." Reader review, 5 stars
"A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset I couldn't tear myself away! The plot was truly exceptional!" Reader review, 5 stars
"An amazing read! From the very start I was hooked and couldn't put it down. The story pulled me in right away and kept me turning the pages until the very end. I honestly hated for it to end because I was enjoying it so much... An absolute must-read!" Reader review, 5 stars
"[Had me] staying up late when I should have been sleeping... Fast-moving, the story immediately draws you in and had my attention throughout." Reader review, 5 stars
"Wow... So good and twisted will have you thinking well after you have finished this read." Reader review, 5 stars
"I really had no idea where the story was going... I could not put the book down as the story unfolded!... So many twists and turns that there was no way I could have anticipated how the story was going to end. Excellent book! Highly recommend!" Reader review, 5 stars
"Wow–what an addictive, dark, and twisty read! I was completely hooked... glued to the pages... Just when I thought I knew exactly where it was heading, the rug was pulled out from under me with another shocking twist... Unreliable characters, jaw-dropping reveals, and a dark, chilling undertone that stayed with me long after I finished." Reader review, 5 stars
"This suspenseful story sucked me right in, and I devoured it... Worth every delicious minute reading." Reader review, 5 stars
"There were many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and this book was simply captivating!... Had me glued to my seat... Everything I look for in a thriller!" Reader review, 5 stars
"Exceptionally good... From page one to the very last, I was fascinated... This book leaves me wanting more-more from this fantastic author, who has definitely gained a new fan. 5 stars." Reader review, 5 stars
"I found myself shocked and riveted right to the end. It was perfect blend of mystery and suspense.. You won't be able to put this down until you've finished!" Reader review, 5 stars

Related Subjects

  • Psychological (Adult Fiction)
  • Adult Fiction
  • Psychological (Thrillers)
  • Thrillers
  • Domestic
  • Crime
  • Marriage & Divorce
  • Family Life

Extended Details

  • SeriesBroken Vows #2

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