My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve been having really good luck, reading some books lately with fabulous endings, and I would like to add Once a Liar to that list – I’m still thinking about it! It’s one of those that leaves you thinking – “Was that the right thing? Was that what I wanted?”
It’s brilliant, perfect for fans of shows like “Suits,” which shows the behind-the-scenes, out-of-courtroom drama that pervades law firms.
But to catch you up on what happens before the ending: Peter Caine is a cutthroat defense attorney, who doesn’t much care about anyone or anything other than himself. He finds himself with custody of his teenage son following the death of his ex-wife, and living with his girlfriend, when his on-again/off-again lover is found murdered. Suspicion immediately falls on him and Peter finally finds himself facing his emotions and feelings, while old secrets threaten everything he has worked for.
This is definitely what would qualify as a “slow burn” thriller, with the main action coming in the second half of the book, with the set-up happening in the first half. But it’s really quite a set-up, as we get to know Peter, who is not exactly someone…um…nice. He’s sociopathic and it effects everyone around him, though he doesn’t necessarily see it at first.
The reveals at the end are perfect, I looked back and saw the perfectly placed clues, but didn’t put all the pieces together until the author wanted me to see the full picture. The ending also leaves open a window for a follow-up book, and I’d love to see more of these characters.
Overall, this book is a really nice read for someone looking for a suspenseful, drama-filled book that will keep you reading until the end!
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Once a Liar by A.F. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve been having really good luck, reading some books lately with fabulous endings, and I would like to add Once a Liar to that list – I’m still thinking about it! It’s one of those that leaves you thinking – “Was that the right thing? Was that what I wanted?”
It’s brilliant, perfect for fans of shows like “Suits,” which shows the behind-the-scenes, out-of-courtroom drama that pervades law firms.
But to catch you up on what happens before the ending: Peter Caine is a cutthroat defense attorney, who doesn’t much care about anyone or anything other than himself. He finds himself with custody of his teenage son following the death of his ex-wife, and living with his girlfriend, when his on-again/off-again lover is found murdered. Suspicion immediately falls on him and Peter finally finds himself facing his emotions and feelings, while old secrets threaten everything he has worked for.
This is definitely what would qualify as a “slow burn” thriller, with the main action coming in the second half of the book, with the set-up happening in the first half. But it’s really quite a set-up, as we get to know Peter, who is not exactly someone…um…nice. He’s sociopathic and it effects everyone around him, though he doesn’t necessarily see it at first.
The reveals at the end are perfect, I looked back and saw the perfectly placed clues, but didn’t put all the pieces together until the author wanted me to see the full picture. The ending also leaves open a window for a follow-up book, and I’d love to see more of these characters.
Overall, this book is a really nice read for someone looking for a suspenseful, drama-filled book that will keep you reading until the end!
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