Goodness me what a ride! The story begins with an intimate glimpse into the lives of married couple Tom and Claire, it's evident that they've been in a bit of a lull as happens in long term relationships but recently things have perked up again and main protagonist Claire is feeling warm, loved and content.

This description of mundane life and the struggle for human connection even within a relationship is superbly captured and sets the scene well for what comes next.

So when Tom goes missing and Claire begins to search for him there is so much to unpack. As a reader it feels like a 50/50 call as to whether he has run off with another woman or if he's being held against his will.

I found myself absolutely racing through the pages as Claire and her ex-boyfriend set off to look for clues in Tom's past that might help establish where he is now. I couldn't help but admire Claire for her dogged determination in tracking down her missing husband - there were so many moments fraught with tension, and several occasions where I found myself muttering 'no no don't do that, oh for god's sake don't do that' as she put herself in seemingly endless amounts of danger.

I loved the amount of doubt that follows Claire and Adam on the journey, doubt of what has happened, doubt of who is involved, and doubt of what they will find when they inevitably do find Tom. Adam was a stellar character, can't say I particularly warmed to Claire or Tom.

Any fans of psychological thrillers will enjoy this book - my thanks to Netgalley, the author and Joffe books for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This was an amazing thriller with lots of suspense.

It kept me guessing till the end, it was full of twists I didn't see coming.

AMAZING PSYCHOLOGY THRILLER

Thriller that was enjoyable. Page turner with characters that mostly made sense. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
A normal morning, my husband heads to work or so I think. He is to pick up our daughter after work. The school calls- no husband picking her up. Where is he? She calls work- he was a no show? What has happened? Scrolling through Facebook she sees a picture of a woman with her husband and child- asking help to find the husband…… her husband!! 8 years of marriage- does she really know her husband??

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review. Eight Years of Lies was an average domestic thriller. It was an easy read but not what I was expecting.

Eight Years of Lies
Publish date: February 19

Well-paced and action packed thriller. I really liked how gripping the story was from start and became quickly invested in the outcome.

Claire has been married and has a kid with Tom. One day Tom disappears, and everyone assumes he’s run away from her without a word. Claire knows Tom, and knows he loves their daughter more than anything. Tom would never leave and hurt their family like this. So where is he?

Well done Lisa Hall ! Thank you to both the author, Joffee Books and NetGalley for the review .

A shocking and dark thriller that kept me gripped until the end. The story starts off the same as many novels, then when you least expect it - Wham! The story is full of so many twists and turns. A really good read.

This is a domestic thriller that follows Clare Bennet who is married to Tom and has a daughter Isla. While scrolling through Facebook one day she sees a photograph and a post from a woman asking about the whereabouts of a man and young girl, this sends absolute chills through Clare as she realises that this is HER husband Tom and Isla.

This sets the scene as Clare begins a journey questioning everything about her life, one that she has always presumed is extremely happy. As the story progresses Clare will be thrown into the fight of her life as she tries to discover who this woman is and why her family is pictured in this post.

The premise to the story is interesting but as the book moves forward it all seems a bit too far fetched. The situations that Clare finds herself in do not seem all that plausible and are quite over the top at times, lacking depth to keep me engaged in the plot.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy, all opinions expressed are my own.

The narrative was exceptional, keeping me thoroughly engaged and anxious until the very end, where all elements were resolved in a gratifying manner.

How would you feel if the person you married for the last 8 years was all a lie. This story is just about that.
Claire thought she knew everything about her husband. Her kind husband that will do anything for his wife and daughter. But when Tom goes missing and without the help from the Police, she decides to search for him herself with the help of her ex-boyfriend Adam. She delves into his past, which uncovers things about his past she never knew about. Even his name is not Tom. He real name is Theo.
Eight years of Lies by Lisa Hall is the first book from the author that I have read, and I didn’t know what to expect. But I found this a tense, twisty thriller. With a intriguing original story line. Although saying I didn’t really like the protagonist that much, I found her quite irritating. But I enjoyed the very surprising twist at the end. 4 stars from me.

I envy the husband for getting to walk out in chapter one and not have to experience the rest of this book like I did.

Dialogue is very important to me in books and this one was PAINFUL. Every character was just the same blunt and boring as everyone else, there was no variance in any of them so it was just like a room full of wonderbread slices talking to one another.

As for the actual story, calling this a “psychological thriller” is an insult to people with brains. Thrillers require some level of thrill, not 300 pages of a woman with the personality of wet cardboard running all over kingdom come telling everyone her husband is gone and the equally bland side characters going ‘lol did he leave you?’ There were literal chapters of filler as they ran in circles looking for the same clue, the ending was dumb, and the epilogue did NOT make sense.

I want my money back for this book but I didn’t even pay for it.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the arc of the book! This was a great book that keeps you very intrigued. I didn’t want to put it down and finished it very quickly! Great read and I would definitely recommend!

A brilliant fast paced thriller of a read with good characters.

The storyline was brilliant and I was on the edge of my seat throughout with everything brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe books for this great ARC with an ending you will never guess.

Amazing read! Thank you NetGalley! The book was gripping from the start! My jaw dropped a few times! I really hope there is a part 2 of this book because it ended on a cliffhanger and I want to know what happens next!

This was a decent read but I’m not sure how much it stands out against similar stories in the genre. The book centers on Claire, whose husband Tom acts a little off for a couple weeks before disappearing without a trace one morning. Claire knows he wouldn’t have left her and their young daughter on purpose and sets out to delve into his past to figure out what might have happened.

The story could be fast paced but is a tad repetitive, as Claire tells the reader something and then regularly repeats that to another character. I also found it a little hard to believe that she would blow off her important job and leave her traumatized child at home to go on what seems like a wild goose chase to find Tom (not to mention with an ex-boyfriend along for the ride). That being said, I do think the hunt for Tom was interesting and I was invested in the uncovering of various clues that got her closer to the truth. I had an inkling is the big twist at the end but didn’t have it exactly figured out, and I thought it was done well. I thought the end was ok- didn’t bowl me over but it tied up loose ends well.

Overall, I thought this was an ok read but I am not entirely sure how memorable it will be after I read a few more books. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a thrilling, eerie ride that plays on your deepest fears. Claire's life is turned upside down when her husband and daughter vanishwithout a trace, and she’s forced to confront the unsettling possibility that everything around her might be a lie. You really feel her fear and confusion as she steps far outside her comfort zone, getting tangled in dangerous situations and even a criminal underworld. The pacing is spot-on, and the twists kept me hooked. It was an intense read, and I didn’t want it to end!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. A well written and plotted domestic suspense that will keep you engaged and turning the pages.

This storyline has been done hundreds of times, but I still really enjoyed this book. The characters were well written, and I was invested in Claire's quest to find her missing husband. I thought the book was well-paced and I liked the short chapters and regular cliffhangers. The only drawbacks for me is that there were no surprises and because of the sheer amount of 'missing husband' stories out there, it didn't feel fresh or exciting. Overall I would recommend this as an enjoyable thriller, especially to those new to the genre.

Truthfully, this wasn't my favorite read but it wasn't bad either! I just didn't really connect with the characters, but I do think those who enjoy mystery/thriller books will really enjoy this!

Woooo weeeee yes! 100% I would buy this book to re read. Absolutely amazing! You may think you know what will happen but in reality you don't.