The Nurse's Lie
by Daniel Hurst
Pub Date: August 1, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
From the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife, this intense, nail-biting psychological thriller will have you gasping in shock! Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan, Freida McFadden and John Marrs.
I read the first book in this series and really liked it. I could not pass up this second in the series by Hurst just as I couldn’t pass up all the books in The Doctor’s Wife series. I call them popcorn thrillers and I couldn’t resist…I just had to find out what happens next for Darcy and Pippa.

This one raises the question, how far would you go to save your sibling, your child, …. not necessarily their life, but their risk of being locked away in a penitentiary for life.

Written in the same style as the first one, this story was really over the top and presents a dilemma for me. Can I cure my addiction or do I have to read the next one to find out what happens after this cliffhanger ending?

Good sequel to The Perfect Nurse.

This book does end of a small cliffhanger, so keep that in mind when you're reading this. Not sure when the next one will be out, but I look forward to seeing things wrapped up.

The theme I took away from this book: How far are you willing to go to protect the ones you love?
Told from Darcy and Pippa's perspectives, we pick up where The Perfect Nurse left off. Darcy has left town to try and start over, while Pippa is left dealing with the trauma of what the two sisters did together. Her marriage is falling apart, her relationship with her parents is strained because she will not tell them why Darcy suddenly left town, all while trying to forget that she helped Darcy kill someone. Things were ok, until Eden randomly shows back up, threatening to go to the police about what happened on that fateful night three months ago.
Meanwhile, Darcy is now living in Florida, with no memories of what happened three months ago. All she has is a notebook that her sister gave her explaining who her family is and two warnings: Never watch the news, and never come back home. She meets a man named Parker who is desperate for some help around his apartment with his father, Joe, who has dementia. We get some deja vu moments as this feels eerily similar to the start of The Perfect Nurse: Darcy is a home health nurse helping out Adrien (who we find out is Darcy's father) care for his wife who has dementia, Scarlett (who is Darcy's mother). Joe gives some vague warnings to Darcy about Parker (again, this feels similar to the Adrien and Scarlett situation. If you've read the first book, you know what I'm talking about.). Is Parker who he really says he is? What is he hiding?
We do get some summaries of what happened in the first book a few chapters in, but from Pippa's perspective. It's a nice reminder of the events to get us back up to speed. And there are lots of elements that happen in both books: Darcy sneaking around outside of houses, the houses being in wealthy neighborhoods, an attraction to dangerous men. But overall a great book. The ending ties up one loose end, but there's another huge one still open, and I assume there will be another book in this series to reach the conclusion of these events. I look forward to reading it.

I have had much successful with Daniel Hurst’s books in the past but this one was a DNF for me. I could not get past the murders at the beginning of the book coupled with amnesia on the part of the one of the main characters. Perhaps this was a case of “right book, wrong time” so I will give it another try at a later date. I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

In what seems a matter of days since Book 1 Daniel Hurst is back with Book 2 and it follows immediately on from where we left Darcy and Pippa and with dual POV narrative we find out exactly what they have been doing…..

Of course both are in chaos with things spiralling and things only get worse as the story unfolds….with a particularly chilling basement side story

Some nasty characters although as with all of the authors books there is a dilemma for the reader as to wether we approve or disapprove of the main characters actions,often these actions are a do now, worry later scenario and are acted upon in quick changing circumstances, always with a price to pay, for someone

It’s a fast read and as with all his books it is brilliantly written and every chapter ends with a cliffhanger

Bring on the next book ( probably in a fortnight 🤣🤣 )

I enjoyed both sisters' perspectives and seeing what each one was going through. I liked how the story continued from book 1 and there seems like there will be a third book from where it left off. I did feel that some parts were completely implausible with character decisions, but it is still a great book.

WOW, this is a truly addictive psychological thriller that I could not put down!!

The Nurse's Lie is the prequel to The Perfect Nurse by Daniel Hurst and it follows on from the first book. We follow Darcy who is still suffering from amnesia after a car accident years ago that took her long term memory. She relocates to Florida and a handsome man hires her to look after his elderly Dad who has the beginning on dementia, Darcy tries to start again but thing start to go strange. She is warned by her employers dad about his son but is this warning a side affect of his dementia or is she actually in danger? Meanwhile Darcy's sister Pippa has been growing apart from her husband and family as she helped Darcy dispose of the body that Darcy has had to run from. Things go from bad to worse for Pippa and her family when someone from Darcy's past resurfaces and threatens to throw everything into the air and drags the whole family into it.

I absolutely tore through this book in a day and I was on the edge of my seat throughout! It is completely addictive and fast-paced and written well. Dual POV flips you from Pippa's dilemma to Darcy's dilemma! And this book ends on a cliffhanger and I am already desperate to read on and find out what is going to happen!!!

This 2nd book of a series picks up right where The Perfect Nurse left off. Where is Darcy now? How is she coping after being forced to flee from the only home she's ever known? Surely she's safe now?. . . right?

I enjoyed the drama - family disputes, murder, fleeing, secrets. So many secrets! It was very fast-paced from the beginning.
The ending left me with numerous questions that I can only hope will be answered with a 3rd book to come.

Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for this ARC and the chance to give my honest feedback.

I struggled to identify with the protagonists in this story and I think it made it hard for me to fully engage. I also hated the ethics questions in school where you had to decide between an ethical choice that would place a loved one in jeopardize or an unethical choice to save a loved one.

You might like this psychological thriller if you are willing to delve into those hard questions. This story doesn’t hold punches and definitely has some characters that are truly terrible people.

Kudos to the author for the hospital scene. I always wonder why other authors don’t turn off monitors…

Another good book by Daniel Hurst and sequel to The Nurse series. Fast paced story that gripped from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. It was quite a tame psychological thriller in my opinion but a good book all the same. The ending was left on a cliffhanger so hopefully there will be more in this series. Bring it on!!

The Nurse’s Lie is part 2 of a two part series, following on from The Perfect Nurse. I love that these are to be released so close together with no waiting about like your usual book series meaning we can crack right on with Darcy’s story! I won’t give too much away since I’ve read this before release!

We pick up right where we left off in book one, and the dual POV allows a recap of what’s happened from Pippa (Darcy’s sister) and we get to know her a lot more in this book than the first, I do love a dual POV and Daniel executes this perfectly, interchanging between the stories of Pippa and Darcy. The two stories from each perspective run nicely alongside one another and leave us guessing with the door wide open for a third part of the story..

I love Daniel Hurst books! This one was very good, not as good as the first. I felt like it had a little too much detail reminding us what had previously happened but still kept me on the edge of my seat!!

I recommend preordering this one and read the first one if you haven’t yet!!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This is the sequel to the Perfect Nurse by Daniel Hurst. This book is filled full of suspense and twists and turns at every corner.

I’m very grateful to Daniel Hurst, Bookoture, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC of The Nurse’s Lie before it comes out august 1st, 2024

The Nurse’s Lie is the second book in Daniel Hurst’s series, The Perfect Nurse.

I found the plot interesting however I didn’t feel a real connection to the characters and it lacked the build up and twists I expect from a psychological thriller.

I would like to thank Bookouture, Daniel Hurst, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Anything Daniel Hurst I will read. I loved seeing where Pippa and Darcy left off from the previous book. I enjoyed getting more information on Darcys accident and why It had happened. in true Daniel Hurst fashion I didn't see any of twists and turns coming. I read this book in one sitting because I just had to know what was going to happen. this was a perfect sequel.

This felt more like a drama than suspense to me. I didn't read the first book, so I don't know if that would have made any difference or not, but I did fine following everything that was going on. I read it quickly, but nothing made it stand out from other books.
I got the ARC from Netgalley. These opinions are my own.

Quick review: didn’t think book 2 could get better than book 1 but I was wrong!
This thriller book was very good and attention grabbing. I didn’t want to put the book down from the beginning to the end.
I wasn’t happy with the end but I guess that just means it has to be another book to the series coming soon. Well at least I hope so.
Definitely enjoyed this book! Thank you NetGallery for this advance copy. It was worth it!

Always a brilliant read. A cliffhanger ending - hope that means there’s another in the pipeline. Thanks for the opportunity to review this book @netgalley

The Nurse's Lie is the second book of The Perfect Nurse series, and it is just as captivating as the first. It can be read as a standalone, with the author providing a great backstory and previous details from the first book throughout this second book, however, I do recommend reading The Perfect Nurse first.

In this book, we pick up where we left off in the first book. Darcy has ran after committing something unspeakable, however she is still struggling with retrograde amnesia, and as a result, she knows not what she has done. She is out of Chicago and now living in Florida, caring for an elderly man who is in his early stages of dementia. He does, however, recall certain crucial information- his son is not who he appears to be and is hiding a terrible secret. Darcy, being the individual she is, takes it upon herself to find out this secret. Meanwhile, her family back in Chicago is harboring their own secrets, which Darcy has no idea of.

This book is a great follow-up to the first book, with our main character back on her own and in a completely different environment. I enjoyed the dual POV and dual settings, with both Darcy and her sister Pippa sharing telling their stories, however I didn't feel like this book was as gripping as their first. There is more going on, and the cliffhanger at the end has me anticipating another book, however I wasn't as jaw-dropped as I was by the first book. This book is still a great and entertaining read, especially if read after the first.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for this ARC!

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the editor for sending me an advance copy of this upcoming title. Your hard work and dedication to this project are truly commendable, and I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to review it before its official release.

The depth and quality of this work are a testament to your meticulous attention to detail and your passion for bringing exceptional stories to life. From the engaging narrative to the well-developed characters, it's clear that a tremendous amount of effort has gone into every aspect of this book.

I am genuinely excited about this title and eager to share my thoughts and insights. Having the chance to read it in advance has been a wonderful experience, and I am confident that readers will be just as captivated by it as I am.

Thank you once again for this incredible opportunity. Your support and trust in my feedback mean a great deal to me. I look forward to continuing to work together and witnessing the success of this fantastic book.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for letting me read an eARC of The Nurse's Lie by Daniel Hurst.

This book was another fun time. It was on par with the first book and I liked it a smidgen more. It's not a literary masterpiece but it was quite a fun ride. It picks up soon after the events of the first book and carries on from then. It had some decent twists but it also had some predictable thriller tropes. This is perfect for a vacation or sitting next to a pool or at the beach. I highly recommend this book.