Eight Years of Lies

By: Lisa Hall

Narrated by: Sofia Engstrand

‘Is that Mrs Bennet?’ The chirpy voice of the school receptionist tinkles down the phone line. ‘This is St Mary’s. Do you know what time you’ll be here to pick up Isla? Only it’s almost four and the school day finishes at three o’clock.’

This is the day my life changes forever.

It started so normally. The alarm went at 7am. My husband made bacon and pancakes for me and our seven-year-old daughter, the kitchen full of chatter and laughter.

He gave me a quick kiss, told me he loved me, grabbed his wallet, and rushed off to work.

Just an ordinary day. Until I get the call from the school. It was Tom’s turn to pick up our daughter. He must be held up for some reason. I call his mobile. Leave a message.

Then I call his office. I get his boss. His tone is brusque. Tom hasn’t shown up at all today.

I find Tom’s phone under our bed. Now I know there’s something seriously wrong. I scroll through his messages. A text sent late last night: I KNOW EVERYTHING.

I call the police. They don’t want to know. They think Tom’s having an affair.

But it’s far worse than that. I start digging – and make a truly shocking discovery.

The man I’ve lived with for the past eight years, the man I’ve made a home, a family, a life with, isn’t who I thought he was at all. The man I married has been lying to me ... about everything.

©2025 Lisa Hall (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing

Story

Very long and drawn out story. I almost DNF at Chapter 8…. Wish I had.

This book is worth more than one credit.

I enjoyed every aspect of this book: the characters, plot development, the story guiding it all. There were many surprises and I couldn’t imagine how the story would end. The ending was perfect. You will enjoy this book. I guarantee it!

All night read.

Great story, multiple surprises with a whopper of an ending. Great reading! Kept me up reading way past bedtime.

Great storyline

Definitely kept you guessing threw the whole story with a very unexpected twist at the end

Surprised!

I chose this book based on the title, as I have previously lived a life of lies, married for 35+ years to a man who had Asperger’s. I just knew he was totally illogical and difficult and I stayed because that’s what was expected of me.
Yet this title went a different direction. I thought I may read a page or two and then move on. Yet from the prologue the narrator
had me captive! I hung on to each word until the end. Now I want to check out this author’s additional offerings. I recommend !!