Another brilliant thriller from this author, with a twist that I definitely didn't see coming.

This is a bit of a difficult one to review without giving anything away, but I always look forward to this authors work, and this is no exception.

Someone is Lying, Heidi Perks crafts a suspenseful and tightly wound domestic thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The story centers on a seemingly perfect group of friends in the idyllic village of Little Penwick, whose lives are thrown into chaos when a shocking incident at a dinner party shatters their carefully constructed facades. As secrets begin to unravel, the novel expertly explores the complexities of friendship, the dangers of keeping secrets, and the unsettling truth that appearances can be deceiving.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC in return for my honest review.

Someone is Lying is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller, full of twists and turns that kept me hooked from the very first page. Wonderfully written with well-concealed surprises and strong character development, it’s a compelling read I highly recommend.

Another page turner from a talented writer”
A great story by this talented go-to writer.
The story is interspersed with a podcast to give some impartiality….which also adds more red herrings and what ifs?
Really great writing, relatable characters and another triumph for the writer.

Issie and her new boyfriend, Dylan go travelling. But when Issie goes missing and Dylan is refusing to talk, Jess, Issie’s mum faces her worst nightmare.
How do you find your daughter when no one believes you?
Told from the perspectives of Jess and Kay, Dylan’s mum and a true crime podcaster, it keeps guessing till the very end.
It’s tense, twisty, that has you totally hooked.
Thanks @heidiperks_author, @penguinbooksuk & @netgalley for the unputdownable thriller

There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read. Everyone needs to go read it.

A great thriller with a good plot, a little convoluted at times and I admit to skipping pages. Could have explored the event itself in more detail; overall, kept me reading and finished the book quickly. Enjoyable beach type read.

"This is a case that threw out twist after twist: one missing person reported, soon another, and shortly interest did begin to grow. Because, as we are about to find out, things took an interesting turn in the sudden disappearance of Issie Adams and Dylan Whiting."

Jess and her teenage daughter have always been close. Until Issie meets Dylan and starts dating him. Suddenly, Jess's unbreakable bond with Issie is crumbling.

When Issie and Dylan go on holiday to Portugal by themselves, Jess is worried but doesn't feel like she can stop them. And when she doesn't hear from Issie for several days, she knows: something is wrong. But the Portuguese police don't believe Issie is missing. So Jess flies to Lisbon, determined to look for her daughter herself. But what Jess finds is so shocking, she can barely believe it.

While I liked the premise of this book, and I found the reveals interesting and believable, I feel like the plot lacked the urgent pace that I felt this thriller deserved. The snippet of podcast episodes covering the disappearance of Issie adds to the intrigue, but didn't captivate me as much as I would have wanted. I did enjoy the way the author asks questions about what extremes a parent would go to, to protect their children.

An enjoyable book, but not quite memorable. I think it would be a good beach read.

This book grabbed my attention from the start and I really didn’t know what to expect. It had some good twists that I didn’t see coming and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House for my ARC copy.

At this point I dont think Heidi Parks can do no wrong, yet another amazing, gripping book from an Author I adore. It grabbed me from the first few pages and I couldn't put it down. I have brought a physical copy since and it is on my list to buy my sister for christmas. If you are thinking of reading this please pick up a copy, It will not disappoint

What a completely obsessive read that i just could not put down its one of them thriller reads where your like just one more chapter ok just one more chapter and before you no it you've binged the whole entire book

The Synopsis is what initially drew me in along with the title. I thought it was an okay book and the chapters were decent in length. The characters.... some may say likeable but that's a discussion for another time.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Jess's daughter Issie goes travelling with her boyfriend, Dylan. Jess isn't keen on Dylan, but also wants Issie to be happy. Issie is away for her 18th birthday, and when Jess tries to contact her on the day, she finds she cant get hold of her daughter at all. Jess starts to worry as its unlike her daughter to not get in contact, especially when her birthday arrives. And then panic sets in, but Jess is determined to find her daughter, even if it means she has to do it alone.

This story grabbed me right from the first page. And I raced through this to the end as fast as I could. The characters were all extremely well written, and developed well as the story progressed. Jess especially was a great character. This story offered a lot of red herrings, twists, and turns, until you reach the unbelievable end. This story also made me question what I would do if I was ever in that position, and really makes you think about the choices and decisions you would make.

Loved this new one from Heidi perks. She writes incredibly realistic characters and keeps the twists coming in a believable away. À perfect thriller.

This was a well written book. It grabbed me from the very first sentence and I just had to keep reading. Loved it.

Heidi Perks delivers again with another twisty psychological read....highly recommended! How far would you go to protect your child???

Many thanks to net galley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this ARC.

A very well written story about how far a mother will go to protect her child. I enjoyed the twists in this book and the way the writer kept changing my mind about how I felt towards certain characters. I’ll definitely be reading more by this author!

Thank you for the ARC! Sadly unable to read as this was downloaded onto a device I no longer have access to and the book has since been archived.

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just finished Someone Is Lying by Heidi Perks and… I have thoughts.
This one had me hooked from the first page. A body is found at a school community center after a fire, and four parents become suspects. It’s giving Big Little Lies meets Broadchurch – secrets, drama, and a lot of ‘who can you trust?’ vibes.

I loved how the story shifted between past and present, peeling back the layers slowly. Everyone is hiding something, and just when you think you’ve figured it out—plot twist. The small-town setting made it even more intense, like everyone knows everyone, but no one really does.

Is it a thriller? Yes. But it’s also a deep dive into relationships, guilt, and how far people will go to protect the ones they love. Perfect if you like domestic suspense with a side of emotional tension.

4/5 stars from me – slightly slow in the middle, but that ending? Worth it.

❤️shaye.readss

Heidi Perks' 'Someone Is Lying' plunged me straight into a mother's worst nightmare. Jess's teenage daughter, Issie, goes missing while travelling just before her 18th birthday, and I was immediately invested in Jess's frantic search, especially as she faces disbelief from almost everyone, including the authorities. The novel’s structure, which cleverly alternates between Jess's real-time distress and retrospective podcast segments examining the case, kept the suspense high and offered intriguing, layered perspectives on the unfolding events.

What truly resonated with me was the powerful exploration of how far a mother will go to protect her child – a central theme that felt both compelling and deeply relatable. The narrative is filled with twists and turns that genuinely kept me guessing most of the time. Beyond the thrilling plot, I found the story delves effectively into the complex, sometimes fragile bonds between mothers and their teenage children, and the uncomfortable truths that can surface within families. It’s a suspenseful and emotionally charged read that makes you reflect on your own judgments and the secrets that even the closest relationships can hold. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys a psychological thriller that offers not just suspense, but also a deeper, thought-provoking look at parental anxieties and the desperate need to uncover the truth.