Truth Truth Lie is mysterious, suspenseful and will fill you with anxiety. A story in which panic, paranoia and murder take center stage. Claire McGowan keeps you guessing by making everyone a suspect while concurrently having them all fear for their lives. It’s intense!
A group of friends congregate on a private Scottish island to celebrate the 40th birthdays of two members of the crew. As the festivities begin, they play the game two truths and a lie, leading to reading a slip of paper that insinuates everyone present is responsible for someone’s death, there’s no way off the island and that they will all either kill or be killed. But who wrote these statements, and which one is the lie? As old actions, secrets and resentment are revealed, tensions and paranoia increase with violence seemingly inevitable. And then someone turns up dead. Then the fun really begins.
Claire McGowan pulls off a neat trick in Truth Truth Lie. She spills the tea on each character and their unsavory past, yet somehow keeps several of the characters worthy of sympathy. Not all of them mind you. Some of the character’s actions are more despicable and unforgiving. But even then, there are little moments where you might feel sorry for them. Which brings depth to the story and a way for readers to pick which people they believe are behind the devious plot versus which ones they cheer for to be innocent. That’s the beauty of this book. Each reader could have a different view of each character. Which makes for fun book club discussions.
Crime, suspense and the psychological collide in Truth Truth Lie. A thriller that will leave your nerves frayed and your mind on edge.
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