Would highly recommend this book, it is a must read , loved it from start to finish. Have read other books by this author and they just get better and better , so many twists and turns and brilliant characters you just can’t put the books down , right to the end you are surprised, just loved this book.

I have read several of Linwood Barclay's previous books and found them pacy, engaging reads. This book, which I received as an ARC, was just as I'd expected. The narrative in this book passes between Jack and various other individuals to whom he's connected, but it's not so much Jack's story that is being told here as that of his father (a hit man who has been living under an assumed identity since Jack was small) and of the families of Jack's father's victims. Hard to say more without revealing key elements of the plot. The version I received had some strange formatting issues which made it a little hard to follow at times but it was otherwise a well-written and well-delivered concept

This was a great story that kept me on the edge the whole way through. Some good characters and a compelling storyline. The conclusion was something else and totally enexpected.

Linwood Barclay is in my top 5 fave authors, I’ve read all his books and am obsessed and with this one again it’s easy to see why! Another original plot, fabulously thrilling twists and turns and the person you always think did it never does it! I am very tired after staying up to finish it but don’t regret a thing. Auto buy author that should be on your list too for completely unique gripping thrillers that will have you hooked!

Another gripping thriller from Linwood Barclay, full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing till the end.. Very good characters especially Jack and Lana. I would highly recommend this book. Thank you HQ and Netgalley for this ARC.

I loved this one and in the interests of full disclosure I'm a bit of a fan of the works of Linwood Barclay.

A thriller written from the perspective of the various characters dating back to a time when the father of our main character has to go to witness protection after giving evidence against his former boss.

While there are many twists and turns throughout I was about two thirds of the way through when I had fathomed what was happening however it was still an extremely enjoyable read.

I can recommend this to anyone familiar with and who enjoys the writing of Linwood Barclay or to anyone who hasn't read previous books but enjoys a good thriller.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my advance copy for review purposes.

Many thanks to NetGalley, HQ and Linwood Barclay for my ARC of 'The Lie Maker' in return for an honest review.

Jack, a struggling author is recruited by the US Marshalls to create background stories for people going into witness protection. Jack knows his father went into witness protection and views this as a means to find his father.

An absolutely brilliant twist storyline which kept me engrossed from beginning to end. This is my first read of this author but will not be my last.

Brilliant and highly recommended.

A cleverly multi-layered plot with fast, tense action! This book kept me enthralled following along the racy pace, never knowing who to trust.

This story has several timelines - Jack as a young child at the time his father disappeared; the build up to dad’s disappearance and the present time.

As the settings moved around, I found myself travelling with the story and experienced every nuance of the senses alongside Jack and Lana.

Despite there being a lot of characters in the book, it was never difficult to place them as they were richly brought to life, authentic and well-rounded, each with their own backstories, not seemingly connected.

I found myself rooting for Jack and also developed an affinity for Lana, his journalist girlfriend.

Each time I suspected people, I was thrown and the plot twisted more than a corkscrew and filled with lies and surprises.

It is an action-packed thriller with considerable danger and pulse raising action, particularly in the second half of the novel.

Jack Givens was only 9 when his father, a hit man, went into Witness Protection. Jack's mother refused to join her husband therefore Jack was brought up without seeing his father again. Jack is now an author but is struggling to get his latest book published. He's approached by Gwen, a US Marshall who asks if he'd be interested in writing back stories for people going into the Witness Protection programme. Jack sees this as an opportunity to try and track down his father.
I thought this was an interesting, though unlikely, premise and did enjoy reading the book which had a few twists and turns along the way as is usual with Linwood Barclay's books. However I almost gave up reading as the formatting of the book was all over the place. The publisher's name kept appearing sometimes more than once on the page. The font kept changing from very small to large with gaps in the sentences. Not a good reading experience!

No one writes thrillers quite like Linwood Barclay and The Lie Maker more than earns its place in the Barclay offerings. What I love about this author's work is his unique approach to plots - there's simply no other writer conceiving plots like this one. Forget TV streaming binge sit-ins, cancel your plans for the weekend and settle down to The Lie Maker - you own't be disappointed.

Linwood Barclay has done it again! Such a fantastic read. Jack Givins is an author who writes false histories for people place in witness protection. He has an ulterior motive he hopes to find his father who entered the witness protection scheme when Jack was 9 years old. He hopes to find answers as to why? So many twists and turns I was rivetted from start to finish, good characterisation and a great reveal at the end....fantastic.

I thought I knew just where this story was going, but credit to the author for the twists. I think it could have been shorter as I thought there were parts that could have been edited out with no detriment to the story but that is just my opinion after all! Throughly enjoyed the experience of reading the book but for me completely forgettable afterwards. I am a fan of Linwood Barclay but not his best.
Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this arc.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Linwood Barclay-one of the worlds best story tellers. This book did not disappoint, brilliant, unbelievable and good fun. Recommended.

Linwood Barclay never disappoints. I read this in one day as I just had to find out how it would conclude.

Linwood Barclay never disappoints and THE LIE MAKER is just wonderful!

I really enjoyed this book. It’s a bit of a slow burner but it’s totally worth the read as the story is very well crafted.

I was hooked from the start and totally confused (which I also love) as to what’s going on and everyone’s relationship to each other in the narrative. Told from multiple perspectives with the lead focus on Jack it’s a really well woven mystery.

There are some slightly unbelievable parts but if you’re like me and willing to suspend your judgment for a good read then you’ll love this book too.

Thanks to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I was wondering why I requested this arc as it didn't seem to be one I could like then I started and ended it in two settings as I couldn't put it down.
Twisty, gripping and unputdownable: a tense and complex story I thoroughly enjoyed
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Another great read from the master of authors. Linwood does not disappoint yet again. I've read many a book by this author and this is no exception. He is a master of genius when it comes to writing and this is a true barclay book at his best!

Jacks father was taken in to the witness protection when Jack was just a child, leaving behind his old life and Jack. Years later Jack a struggling writer is recruited by Gwen a U.S marshal to write backstories for individuals entering the witness protection program. Jack not only sees this as a lucrative opportunity but also a chance to reunite with his father.

I have been a massive fan of Linwood Barclay since I read No Time for Goodbye and I remain a massive fan after reading the Lie Maker. Initially I was a bit sceptical about this novel solely because as I finished each chapter the story seemed to become predictable, however in true Linwood Barclay form this ends with a shocking twist that ties the story up perfectly.

If you are looking for a thriller with twists and turns that will leave you picking up your jaw from the floor then The Lie Maker is the book for you. Take my advice stick with this novel right up until the last page it is so worth it.

A sold 4 star read and a must read for any thriller fan. Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay in return for my honest review. I have enjoyed reading all of Linwood Barclays books over the years and this one is no exception. This story had me gripped from the start and in true Barclay fashion not everything is as it seems lots of twist and turns and brilliantly written characters. If you’ve not read any of his books before then I highly recommend you read this one and it most defiantly won’t be the last.

Another great story from the master himself with plenty of twists and turns and what ifs to keep the reader engaged throughout. You are never quite sure what turning the next page will bring which makes for a great read. Plus an ending that makes you think twice too.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.