The Good Lie

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 55,275 ratings

Price: 20

Last update: 02-01-2025


About this item

Six teens murdered. A suspect behind bars. A desperate father. In a case this shadowy, the truth is easy to hide.

Psychiatrist Dr. Gwen Moore is an expert on killers. She’s spent a decade treating California’s most depraved predators and unlocking their motives - predators much like the notorious Bloody Heart serial killer, whose latest teenage victim escaped and then identified local high school teacher Randall Thompson as his captor. The case against Thompson as the Bloody Heart Killer is damning - and closed, as far as Gwen and the media are concerned. If not for one new development...

Defense attorney Robert Kavin is a still-traumatized father whose own son fell prey to the BH Killer. Convinced of Thompson’s innocence, he steps in to represent him. Now Robert wants Gwen to interview the accused, create a psych profile of the killer and his victims, and help clear his client’s name.

As Gwen and Robert grow closer and she dives deeper into the investigation, grave questions arise. So does Gwen’s suspicion that Robert is hiding something - and that he might not be the only one with a secret.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Dorothy Gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Serial killers supreme
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    Being an avid serial killer book reader,I'm very skeptical when I'm told a book is a "gripping" psychological thriller with a twist. This bok not only lived up to its hype but j really was unable to put it down. This twist was a huge surprise.
    Lots of gory details, lots of good investigations. Excellent character interactions.
    Rarely do I fall for the merchandise trick of giving me a book for free on prime and then trying to sell the authors other books to me on unlimited, however I did just that with this one and am so glad I did. Am about to read samples of his other work,if it seems as good will definitely make the purchsse.
  • Autumn Stacy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    This is the second book I've read by Torre and I thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Although the plot in this one was slightly predictable, the story is well written and the characters are authentic. Definitely worth a read.
  • Danielle Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars gripping thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    Omg! Loved it! So many twists. I couldn’t put the book down. The writing was so easy to read and so detailed. I’m a fan of A.R. Torre and looking forward to more books!
  • Stacey Labissiere
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Psychological Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
    This was a quick and solid read. I was a huge fan of A.R. Torre's first book, The Last Party, and I must say she did not disappoint in this story.

    This book has you leaning one particular way the entire time reading, but there is a twist in this book that catches you really off guard. I can’t dive deeper into much of this book in the review because I genuinely feel like doing so will give away much of this story.

    I recommend this story if you need a quick read of a thriller.
  • Kelsey W.
    3.0 out of 5 stars mehhh
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    3 stars. Love the story line but kind or predictable. Glad there was a happy ending, I’m all for love.
  • Michael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read with good twists!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book! While a twist or two may have been detected earlier by a more perceptive reader! I was shocked and genuinely surprised at different reveals! Highly recommend!
  • Barb G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Got Me Out of a Reading Slump!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    This was an easy read mystery thriller that got me out of my reading slump. I read it casually over two days and was satisfied with it from start to finish. This was my first A.R. Torre read, but I'll be looking for more.
  • Karen Seadore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Just had to finish the book. Lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing! Well developed characters that makes you feel as though you know them.

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