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Look Closer

By: David Ellis
Narrated by: Will Damron, Hillary Huber, Elizabeth Garrett, Steve West
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Publisher's summary

“Wildly entertaining.”—New York Times Book Review

From the bestselling and award-winning author comes a wickedly clever and fast-paced novel of greed, revenge, obsession—and quite possibly the perfect murder.

Simon and Vicky couldn’t seem more normal: a wealthy Chicago couple, he a respected law professor, she an advocate for domestic violence victims. A stable, if unexciting marriage. But one thing’s for sure: absolutely nothing is what it seems. The pair are far from normal, and one of them just may be a killer.

When the body of a beautiful socialite is found hanging in a mansion in a nearby suburb, Simon and Vicky’s secrets begin to unravel. A secret whirlwind affair. A twenty-million-dollar trust fund about to come due. A decades-long grudge and obsession with revenge. These are just a few of the lies that make up the complex web... and they will have devastating consequences. And while both Vicky and Simon are liars, just who exactly is conning who? Part Gone Girl and part Strangers on a Train, Look Closer is a wild rollercoaster of a read that will have you questioning everything you think you know.

©2022 David Ellis (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"I’ll tell you what—Look Closer is James Patterson’s Book Club selection. You won’t forget this novel, and these characters—good and bad—for a long time."—James Patterson

“Serpentine revelations will surprise even the cleverest mystery readers. This complex tale of triple-crossings and devious revenge should win Ellis new fans.”—Publishers Weekly

“Twisty, intricately plotted…. Even seasoned mystery readers won’t be able to predict all the knots in Simon and Vicky’s tangled web of deception. A roller-coaster ride full of unexpected twists and turns.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Omg…

Omg. The twists and turns and unexpected drops and…ugh. This book was EVERYTHING you want a suspenseful story to be. Characters with good depth and development and even more mystery. Story lines with history. Foreshadowing, nuanced surprises, actual cliffhangers throughout the book…it has it ALLLLLL. It is a longer book, but I finished the last third in one day…with the last 20-ish chapters being read, not Audible-ed. I couldn’t stop…I had to know.

This one is absolutely one of my newest faves. And the character voices made the storyline that much more enjoyable.

Now excuse me while I finally take my self to bed…three hours late….

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Hooked Til the End

I felt like I did when I watched the Sixth Sense. As the story went on I realized how much I had missed. It started out slow for me and I was having a hard time connecting all the dots. But as the story unfolded I had a hard time turning it off. Might be a 2nd read for me and I seldom do that.

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Excellent

read! Kept my attention from the first page until the last…I didn’t want it to end!

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Twisty

Loved this book. Was like YOU but a different way. So many twists and turns.

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So many good twists and turns!

This book kept me guessing. Each time I thought I’d figured it out it shifted but in a way that made sense. The audio version is well done and I hugely recommend this for any one who likes thrillers with a splash of criminal investigation

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Best "twist and turns" novel

I have listened to!! found out my favorite erotica narrator has a pseudonym!! 😍

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What I needed!

Love, love, loved this!!!!! What a great book to listen to-lots of twist and turns and surprises!

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Will Keep You Engaged!

I would say this is a definite page turner but since I’m listening to it I will say it is definitely a binge listen! At first it gave me You vibes but as the plot twist deepened with each chapter, I found myself riveted by each of the characters POV. At times it does drag on but when I thought I solved the case about midway through, another plot twist was thrown in and caught me off guard. I absolutely recommend!

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Loved this book

The performances are fabulous and the story keeps you guessing right til the end.

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Couldn’t stop listening

I really found this exciting and captivating and really enjoyed it, definitely will be looking for more by this author .

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