• The Last Lie

  • By: Alex Lake
  • Narrated by: Laura Kirman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (935 ratings)

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The Last Lie

By: Alex Lake
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
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Publisher's summary

The twisty new psychological thriller from the best-selling author of After Anna and Seven Days.

Everyone lies...but some lies are deadly.

For Claire Daniels, life is good. She has everything she’s ever wanted - a career she loves, friends she can rely on and a husband who dotes on her. All she needs is to start a family of her own and things will be even better than good.

They’ll be perfect.

For Alfie, it couldn’t be more different. His life with Claire is built on a lie. A lot of lies. And she can never find out.

Because Alfie has plans for her. Plans which must never come to light. But lies have a way of taking on a life of their own, and when his do, the consequences threaten to destroy everything.

For him and Claire.

©2018 Alex Lake (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"A lip-smackingly twisted tale." (Heat)

"A tense and twisty domestic noir that oozes with intrigue. Perfect for devouring in one sitting." (Woman and Home)

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Very Intense story

A great book all around! If you're looking for a story that keeps you listening, look no further. Very talented author with an even better narrator. You won't regret this one, I know I don't!! Definitely worth the money. 😀😀😀

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My First Alex Lake Book- Awesome!

I had never heard of Alex Lake. I am so glad and fortunate that I now have listened to The Last Lie, and I will be seeking other books by Lake.

This story kept me engrossed until the very end.

A seemingly happy couple is having problems conceiving a child, and things are getting to the point where they need to see a fertility doctor. But, hubby has a big secret in the fertility department. In fact, he has a big secret in general. The story is told from the husband's point of view in the first half of the book, and then it switches to the wife's point of view in the second half.

I hung on the edge of my seat and I so enjoyed Lake's style, along with the story. Highly recommended, especially for those who like psychological thrillers!

-Wendi

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banal with one dimensional characters

This story was dreadful. The characters were undeveloped, boring, one dimensional caricatures. The dialog for the "evil" husband was downright eye rolling and repetitive. If I had to listen to him say “stupid b**ch” one more time, I was about to scream. The plot twist was SO obvious! Seriously, I could see it a mile away. I fast forwarded through the last hour of the book - I just could not take it anymore. The entire book is a cliche. The narrator was good. I really do not understand the good reviews of this one. Don’t waste your money on this

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Really unbelievable child like wife.

Narcissist meets sociopath oh wait which one is which. I could not put up with the wife for almost half of the book so back it went. If you can suspend your disbelief for the whole book than you will like this book. If you want to read about believable people and how they cope this book is not for you. Arlene a Audible reader .

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Plot Twisting, Mind Mixing Who-Done-It

Alex Lake has written a superb mystery novel. I knew it was about an evil husband and unsuspecting wife, but the story takes a wild turn in the middle. From there on, plot twists abound until the end.

Excellent retelling of a common theme. I especially enjoyed the Audible version!

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Overall Good Listen

A little predictable and drawn out, but overall enjoyable. Characters, Claire and Alphie are both evil geniuses.

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Really enjoyed this book

Really good story. I was sorry to see it end.
This will stay with me for a long time.

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Fantastic!

Don't let the description fool you! This book is way more exciting and intense than the summary lead you to believe! Highly recommended.

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Well worth it!

Great suspense! Might have made a few tweaks at the end, but good character development & great plot. Will certainly listen to more from this author.

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excellent thriller

very suspensful thriller. well worth the credit. surprising but believable twist. really enjoyed this story and the reader.

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