Tell No Lies

By: Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

"Another winner from a top-tier thriller writer." --Kirkus Reviews

Daniel Brasher left a high-paying job as a money manager to marry his community-organizer wife and do the work he loves, leading group counseling sessions with recently paroled ex-cons. Now he's about to start a private practice. But just before his last day on the job, Daniel finds an envelope in his department mailbox - one intended for someone else that was placed in his slot by accident. Inside it is an unsigned piece of paper, a note that says only "admit what you've done or you will bleed for it." along with a midnight deadline…which has passed. And the person to whom the envelope was addressed was found brutally murdered…

"A fast-paced roller coaster ride…well-written and extremely realistic." --Criminal Element

Soon, Daniel finds more warnings in his office mail, to people that the police cannot track down, and to victims that cannot be saved. Daniel's efforts, however, have alerted the killer to his involvement… and the next threat he receives is his own. Now, Daniel - with no clue what he's supposed to have done or to what action he must confess - must somehow appease, or outwit, a seemingly unstoppable killer. And time is running out…

"Menace, treachery, and intrigue have never been more exciting." --The Washington Post

©2013 Gregg Hurwitz (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Simply brilliant. Tell No Lies is infinitely more than a thriller, yet thrilling to the last page. Psychologically rich and often beautiful...A true page turner in which every phrase, every character, every little incident counts. Stylish, elegant, and absolutely riveting! An unforgettable read.” --Anne Rice

“A great book for any reader who wants to be chilled and entertained at the same time.” --Suspense Magazine

“A rollercoaster ride that is going to make your stomach flip upside down two or three times before it's through...Equal parts thriller and mystery, Tell No Lies is built upon the finest elements of both genres.” --The Book Reporter

Everything a thriller should be!

I enjoyed this thriller much more than the Orphan X series. The characters are intelligent and interesting. (So tired of the stereotypically overdone, all powerful females and the wimpy effeminate males.) The interactions in the group sessions are are tense, awkward, intrusive and maddening for the parolees, and at times, dangerous for the counselor! But progress is gained as these people grudgingly begin to open up. I will listen to this book again. So much insight and emotion - disgust, empathy, compassion, embarrassment, horror, sadness and joy. And through it all, there's some really crazy psychopathic behavior. Hurwitz keeps you guessing about the identity of the antagonist(s) all the way to the last chapters. Highly recommend.

This is probably the best mystery I've ever listened to…

Great plot, well-written, with great characters and a story that is fast paced and interesting. The main character is a therapist, and some of the book takes place in a group therapy setting, which the author handles incredibly well. Makes me think he's got some psychological background. I'm afraid to say more for fear of giving away important plot points… I'll just say that the book never sagged for me, and I was sorry when it ended.

Not Hurwitz best. Save your credit.

I am a fan of Gregg Hurwitz, but of the books written by Hurwitz I'd have to say this is my least favorite. It's very predictable and I found myself telling the characters who the killer was about halfway through the book. I don't try to figure out who the murderer is when I read mysteries; I want to be entertained and surprised. There are no surprises in this book. Use your credit for a different book by Hurwitz.

Difficult to get past the Reader

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. The Reader is exhausting- - emphasizing every sentence like life and death hung in the balance. The dog HAS to go OUTSIDE tonight!!! Over dramatic and took away from the story.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was ok- but no reason to pull in a 3rd party except to say there is a twist.

What didn’t you like about Scott Brick’s performance?

See above. Overly emphatic.

Do you think Tell No Lies needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No thanks

Loved it

One of the best author/narrator combos is Hurwitz and Brick! You can NEVER go wrong with these two. While I wait for the next Orphan X book from Hurwitz, I figured I'd pick up one of his other books. This was a great thriller! Loved every moment!

A Riveting THriller

Would you listen to Tell No Lies again? Why?

I'd give myself a couple years to forget the nuances of the story but I think I would enjoy reading it again. There is so much going on in the psyche of the characters and their interaction.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Daniel, he leads the show!

Which scene was your favorite?

THe scene in which Daniel is "in the center chair" in his group, compared to being the group's therapist leader. He deliberately puts himself in this very vulnerable position, attempting to draw out the antagonist.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Your unknown past will come back to haunt you.

My heart is in San Francisco

Great book. Good plot, perfect narrator. But the part that had me in tears at time was the eloquent descriptors of San Francisco landmarks and neighborhoods. That's the City I love.

Interesting premise

It took a while to figure things out but it proved to be fascinating. As usual Scott Brick was excellent. Character development was good

Scott Brick has a mis-step

If you could sum up Tell No Lies in three words, what would they be?

Different from other novels

What other book might you compare Tell No Lies to and why?

I can only compare it to other Hurwitz novels--and in doing that, the author surprised me. Just when I expected something like his other novels to happen, he threw in a twist and surprised me.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Normally, I really like Brick's performances, however, having lived and worked in San Francisco for 10 years, he needs to learn the local place names: Moscone Center is pronounced Mos-konee. The same is also true for Noe Valley; it isn't 'No' (like doe, a deer) it's pronounced 'No-ee'.

Great

Hurwitz did it again. His stories leave you on the edge of your seat. Intelligent, great characters, surprises around every corner, no one does it better. Scott Brick is my favorite narrator.