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4 May 2026

Review: NEVER LIE, Freida McFadden

Synopsis (publisher)

Sometimes the truth kills…

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.

Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance. 

My Take

McFadden is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.

There are multiple narrators in this story, and at least two time frames. Just when you think you know what has happened you are delivered a ball from left field and you have to make a re-assessment. 

Highly recommended. 

My rating: 4.6

I've also read

  • 4.5, THE TENANT
  • 4.5, DO NOT DISTURB 
  • 4.5, WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?
  • 4.7, DEAR DEBBIE 
  • 4.6, THE HOUSEMAID 
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