I received an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

The Lying Room by Nicci French is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. The plot is compelling, with plenty of twists and turns that ensure you’re always guessing what will happen next. The writing is sharp, clear, and engaging, as expected from the talented duo behind Nicci French. The narrative’s pacing is well-maintained throughout, and the suspense builds steadily, creating a tense atmosphere that draws you in.

While the book is generally well-developed, I did find one aspect of the story somewhat lacking: the motive behind the murder. It didn’t quite convince me, leaving me with lingering questions about the reasoning behind the crime. Nonetheless, this doesn’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. The characters, the suspense, and the unexpected revelations are enough to make The Lying Room a solid choice for fans of psychological thrillers. Despite the slight flaw, it's a great read that's certainly worth picking up.

This is my first novel from the authors but it's safe to say now that it won't be the last. I was immersed in the story not just because of the story but also because of the writing style. It was an interesting take on how one will do everything to protect her secrets by guise of protecting her family. It definitely posed a question of what will you do if faced with the same situation as Neve. What will you do when you go visit your lover and find him dead? The Lying Room is a compelling thriller. Kinda slow at the start but still something that you'll have a hard time putting down.

This was ok. I didn’t appreciate the writing style, I found much of it overly descriptive, I didn’t like the characters and I was pretty much left with a feeling of what was that all about at the end,

Not one for me.

The permise of this book did sound really interesting to me which is why I originally requested it but it did become a book that lay unread for so long then when I did give it a shot it was not what I thought it was going to be so I did Dnf this one, so there for I will be giving it a middle of the road rating

Nicci French is the world renowned husband and wife writing duo. The Lying Room is there latest psychological thriller and it’s an excellent read. Neve is married to Fletcher and together they have three children. However, Neve has a secret, she’s been having an affair with someone in her office and one morning when she receives a text to meet at his London flat, she arrives and her entire life is turned upside down. Her lover, Saul, is dead, brutally murdered and Neve realises she needs to remove all evidence of herself having been with Saul. But as she arrives home she realises she’s racked with the fear she’s forgotten something. With the body being found and DCI Hitching leading the investigation, Neve has to create a web of lies to hide her secret. One lie breeds another and another and suddenly Neve sees only one way out and that is to find the actual murderer.
This is a rollercoaster of a read that has you hooked from page one. The writing is exquisite, fast paced and thrilling in every sense of the word. Yet another fabulous book from this amazing writing duo.

The Lying Room is the story of Neve Connolly who is having an affair with her boss, but then she finds him beaten to death in her home……..who killed him? And why?

Neve Connolly has been married for twenty years, she has three children and a decent job, she’s kind and dependable…..but as the police begin their investigation into the death of her boss and evidence begins to point to her being involved, how far will Neve go to keep her and her family safe?

This is a slow burn of a thriller, the tension builds as Neve tries to find out who wants her framed for the killing of her boss.

This is a clever, psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. It’s well written, beautifully descriptive with a tense plot that really holds your attention. A great read for any fan of good psychological thrillers.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Lying Room. This is my honest and unbiased review.

Having only ever read Nicci French's standalone novels, The Lying Room is another well plotted and written story which was gripping and twisted.

It's great to be in a position to recommend much more diverse books to our young people at school. Building the senior school library as a place where students actually come and find books that they want to read as opposed to books that teachers think they ought to read is an important responsibility and one we take really seriously.
Books like this are such a positive move as they will appeal to a broader set of readers than we are usually attracting. Dealing with modern issues in a clear and captivating way with a strong narrative voice and characters that the students can relate to is critical as we move forwards. This book is both an intelligent and compelling read that will hold even the most reluctant reader's attention and keep them turning the pages long into the night. It keeps the reader on their toes and ensures that you give it your full attention too. I found myself thinking about its characters and events even when I wasn't reading it and looking forward to snatching kore time with it and I hope that my students feel the same. An accessible, gripping and engrossing read that I can't recommend highly enough. Will absolutely be buying a copy for the library and heartily recommending it to both staff and students.

I really enjoyed this book. It has a really good story line and very believable main characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

Good read, I saw some reviews saying they didn't understand the ending, but I don't understand what they didn't understand! I didn't expect the end but it all fell into place for me.

Enjoyed the audio book - it was quite fast paced, I usually increase the speed but didn't need to with this one.

I hadn't read any Nicci French before, but I was well aware of her reputation as an excellent suspense writer.

This one felt a bit average to me - I didn't really feel like I ever got a good idea of who the characters really were. Neve's actions felt quite implausible and for that reason, I found I couldn't get lost in the story. Bearing in mind French's reputation, I thought the ending would be the big pay off; a huge reveal! However, it seemed to come out of nowhere, and there was no way that you could guess the outcome as you were reading the tale. I much prefer thrillers where you get enough clues to work it out for yourself.

I don't think it will put me off reading more Nicci French in future, but this one was a little disappointing to me.

The books that I read by this author years ago were terrifying, gripping and real page turners. I was disappointed with this book as it is not what I expected from this author.

Neve betrays her husband and then finds her lover dead and that was just the beginning of all the lies.

An interesting combination of family life, friends and work colleagues and just how deeply embroiled one can become in the whole tangled mess of lies and deception. There are plenty of interesting twists and turns along the way.to keep you reading to the end.

I enjoyed The Lying Room despite rather a lot of typos in my ARC e-book copy.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Great book. I loved reading it. Very interesting and covers alot of information

I very much enjoyed this book. It has a good story and excellent main characters. I would definately recommend this book.

Not one of her best. Implausible plot, and the characters felt a bit one dimensional. Hopefully the next will be back on form.

Yeah well… it’s Nicci French! What else do you need to know?

Again it’s suspense, cleverly written. It reads like a high-speed train on acid. Finally again a standalone by this duo filled with lies and riddles.

I didn’t get disappointed by this book since I left it laying for a special moment, expecting a lot and got what I hoped from this book: 2 days of highly entertaining reading.

This is one of those crime books that you race through, it's pacy and gripping, well-written with good characterisation.

However I found it stretched plausibility too far, I am quite happy to suspend my disbelief for most things in a crime novel but this one tested that ability to the limit. You just wouldn't do the things that Neve did, even at your peak of desperation, so my lasting impression of the book was one of frustration.

I’m a huge Nicci French fan - love the Frieda Klein books. This standalone was a bit of a slow start, a little too much of a buildup as we got to know Neve and her family, before she leaves home one morning to meet her lover, only to find he has been murdered. Panicking and desperate to protect her family, she clears up, taking everything that connects her to the victim, plus the murder weapon. Neve and her friends and work colleagues provide the cast of possible suspects with most of the action taking place at Neve’s home over the dining table. Not French’s finest hour ( the ending felt a little hurried and confused) but it won’t put me off reading future books.

Great author, have read many before. The book grips you straightaway and drops you at the end wishing for more. Great characters and storyline. Thank you