Gripping, haunting and fast-paced, this thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. It starts off a little slow, but when it picks up speed, it will keep you guessing until the very end.

When Sabrina was offered a job by the richest family in town, she was down on her luck and didn’t hesitate to accept the job offer of librarian in the family’s large estate. But she knew instantly that things weren’t right. The house rules were very strange and the family dynamics even stranger.

If you like twisty tales that keep you engaged until the end, pick this one up. You won’t regret it. Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced reader copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Family Lies by Angela Henry due to be published January 22, 2025.

Sabrina Adams thought her luck had finally turned around when she was hired to restore the private library of the wealthy Dorsey family. But as soon as she arrives at their elegant estate, she senses something is off. Rooms are locked without explanation. And why does the housekeeper, Mrs. Manning, insist on so many rules? When her employer, Theo, is talked to by the police as a suspect in a girl’s death she believes him. Until she learns he was linked to another woman’s death. Can Sabrina trust Theo or anyone else in this family?
Wow – this one was a wild ride – I read it in one day! The characters were wonderfully developed and very complicated to say the least. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I found out I didn’t, and the ending was a complete shock. Definitely a great read!
#NetGalley #AngelaHenry #StormPublishing #TheFamilyLies

Sabrina Adams is hired by wealthy Theo Dorsey to work in the family's extensive library. On her arrival she's met by the stern housekeeper Mrs Manning who wastes no time in giving Sabrina a list of rules for her time living in the mansion. Some are pretty straightforward but others seem ridiculous, not leaving the house after midnight, not going to the 3rd floor, but as Sabrina is desperate for the job she agrees to follow them. A man approaches Sabrina on a trip into town asking her to investigate the death of his sister Cherise, believed to have been pushed down an embankment into the path of a car. She tells him she'll find out what she can. The household has lots of secrets and Sabrina soon becomes suspicious of everyone. Added to the story are the chapters told by the mysterious Belle.
For the first 80% of the book I was intrigued by the book, my mind was all over the place wondering where we were going next. However the end seemed to delve into craziness with the secrets going from believable to farcical.
This book is perfect for anyone who loves family dramas and hidden secrets

The Family Lies has so many twists and turns and an ending you wont see coming.

Crazy meets crazy and how I love that.

Too many lies and secrets to count.

When Sabrina Adams is offered a job of a lifetime to restore a home library for the Dorsey family she jumps on the chance and hopes her luck will change.

If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

There are dark secrets around the Dorsey family and accusations of murder.

Angela Henry will have you looking over your shoulder, under the bed and holding your breath as the pages fly by.

This was my first but certainly not my last Angela Henry book.

I am a fan!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a wild read that kept the lights on.

This was told in multiple perspectives, but mainly told by Sabrina. Sabrina was desperate to get out of her living situation, so I can see why the job opportunity sounded like a dream come true. I immediately didn’t trust it though. From the insane rules to the cameras, I knew that Sabrina was in a for a wild ride.

I couldn’t wait to see how things played out in this one. The rules and house itself was so creepy, I wanted to know what secrets were being hidden. Mrs. Manning was very intimidating, and I can see why Sabrina wanted to avoid her at all costs. I usually can pick up things along the way, but I didn’t expect that ending. I suspected one person, but was surprised when all was revealed. The writing flowed easily, and I enjoyed this twisty tale.

For the first time ever, I am using the word, ‘spectacular,’ to describe a book.
I am speechless right now as I recall everything that took place, along with
the events that did not actually take place ~ and all that I can think to say
is that things are seldom what they seem... And the conclusion of the story
is perfect.
My thanks to Storm Publishing for the download copy of this book!
for review purposes.

I liked the story, it grabbed me from the first, sad to say, it lost its hold by the second chapter. If the guy, no matter how good looking, was accused of being a serial killer, would you live in his home, depend upon him as an employer, and basically put aside everything that tells you something odd is going on in the house? So, we go from scary, to campy in less than a chapter. Then it gets going again near the end, the ending would have, should have been enough on its own, the final revelation of the murderer, but no, once again it becomes convoluted to the point of campy again. I think most people will enjoy it, if you are a serious reader, where you expect realism, then you will be disappointed. Thank you #StormPublishing #Netgalley
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Book Title: The Family Lies
Author: Angela Henry
Publisher: Storm Publications
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: January 22, 2025
My Rating: 4.5 rounded up
Pages: 317

Sabrina Adams is a Librarian however not able to secure a job as a Librarian in the small Ohio town of Harper’s Ferry or even in nearby Cincinnati so is currently working part time at a local book store.
Handsome Theo Dorsey is a regular at the bookstore. Once he finds out that she is a Librarian he asks her if she might be interested in doing a private library restoration as well as appraising a private collection of books by African American authors. He said the job is estimated to take about twenty-four months but she needs to live at the estate, since she is next to unemployed-. She accepts.
She is excited when she sees the elegant estate, however soon senses something isn’t right. They have cameras everywhere ‘in’ the house however very little outside on the massive ground. She is banned from the third floor, plus told must be in her room by midnight with the door locked.

When a local woman goes missing the police arrive with questions about as Theo Dorsey, was the last person to see the missing woman alive. Hmmm
There is no doubt Theo is very attractive and Sabrina wonders if that is why she is sure he is innocent even when she get a note telling her to beware
Story definitely kept me curious.

I love psychological thrillers and always try to figure them out- first by suspecting everyone.
Yet I love when I am fooled. Yikes! I was totally fooled by this one.
It was GREAT!!!!

I am always interested in the author’s motivation for a story so the Author’s Notes’ are a must read for me. In ‘a Letter from the Author’ Ms. Henry tells us that she retired from a thirty year a library career to pursue writing full-time.

She goes on to say she loved creating imperfect characters with twisted motives. In this story she wanted to show how the past can haunt a person and make it difficult to move on.

This was my third Angela Henry and I am looking forward to her next thriller!!!

Want to thank NetGalley and Storm Publications for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for January 22, 2025.

There is a lot going on on this book. While it did grab my attention and I was desperate to know the truth, the writing let this book down slightly. The descriptions of the characters were very basic, whereas the descriptions of the library and the books was too detailed. The ending was all over the place, it felt like twists were being thrown in for the sake of it.

Gripping thriller that'll have you on the edge of your seat and shivers down your spine. It's got the whole Rebecca by Daphne D vibes.
Sabrina Adams thought her luck had finally turned around when she was hired as a librarian for the wealthy Dorsey family. But as soon as she arrives at their elegant estate, she senses something is off. They have cameras everywhere. She’s banned from the third floor, and she spotted someone watching the house from the nearby woods
Twisting and winding this thriller captivates you as we hope that Sabrina the new librarian at the house will be safe.
Honestly the end plot twist will have your jaw on the ground.
Heart stopping best describes this fast paced and eerie thriller
Kerry Kennedy Author

If you are like me and enjoy reading books that keep you wanting to know what will happen next, this book is for you. If you enjoy books that grip you from the beginning, you find that you can't put them down until you discover why everything happened the way it did this book is for you. This book is for you if you can pick up on subtle clues. Warning pay attention because I didn't see this one coming the way that it did.

Whoa. A multiple perspective mystery thriller that kept me guessing the entire time. Definitely recommend!

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sabrina Adams is the third wheel at home. Forced to cohabit with her sister Cami and brother in law Bruce, Sabrina really has nowhere to go. Since her mother’s death, Cami and Bruce had moved into the property, and even though it was now co-owned by the two women, three was definitely a crowd. When a job opportunity comes up that includes accommodation, Sabrina is all for it. But at what cost?

The premise and blurb for this book made it a sure fire winner, full of mystery, murder and intrigue. However, the reality of the read was far from the promises made. The amount of repetition and bulking out was unbelievable, the book could easily have been twenty pages shorter, which, coincidentally, would have made it a snappier and more succinct read. With a fair sprinkling of errors throughout (cerise is the French word for cherry), the writing wasn’t as expected. The characters were all very thinly created, too much emphasis on how they looked as opposed to how their personalities would come across.

I did think it would be a DNF, but I persevered, though possibly should have gone with my first inclination.

2* for plot alone.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

I don’t even know where to begin. This book has a cast of characters with a lot of history. The twist and turns in this book are unbelievable. There is a lot going on and a lot of plot so you really need to pay attention and have a clear mind when you go in. I absolutely could not put this book down. It starts with Sabrina, going to work as a private librarian and a house filled with secrets that you don’t see coming. I hope everyone else enjoys this book as much as I did and I cannot wait to read more of Angela Henry’s books

Oh This BOOK!!! The cover was what the reason i wanted to read this.

I loved this book. The twists the turns and kept you guessing. Read in one day and absolutely would recommend this book.

Will read from this author again.

WTG to the author a great read!

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

This was such a strong psychological thriller novel, it had that element that I wanted and enjoyed from the first page. The overall story was everything that I wanted and really enjoyed everything about this. The characters had that feel that I was looking for and thought they worked in this type of book. Angela Henry has a great writing style and am excited for more.

The premise of this book immediately grabbed my attention because I love plots that revolve around estates with secrets, people with suspicious pasts, and protagonists who slowly unravel mysteries. However, the writing style felt choppy and was hard for me to get into. Additionally, the multiple perspectives and some of the one-dimensional characterizations were distracting. Ultimately, this was a DNF for me, but considering how much other reviewers enjoyed it, I'm confident it will find its audience.

Heightened tension and over the top thriller with twists and turns that you wont see coming. If you want something to erase the dreary evenings, reach for this, you wont want to put it down.

This was a twisty read that I throughly enjoyed with many heart- pounding moments it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. I’d highly recommend this book 😊