Where They Lie by Joe Hart Book Review

Are you a fan of suspenseful novels that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end? If so, then Where They Lie by Joe Hart is a book you won’t want to miss. This haunting tale of murder and secrets will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the characters involved. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the plot and characters of Where They Lie, and why it’s a book that every suspense fan should add to their reading list.

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Synopsis

The murder of an influencer’s family exposes the disturbing secrets behind the facade in a haunting novel of suspense by Joe Hart, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Or Else.

Family is content for Kaylee Volk. Her vlogs celebrate a happy home with her husband and their three foster children, Bethany, Mason, and Andrea. Everything is perfect until the day the family’s private plane plummets into the ocean. Only Kaylee manages to survive—with a shocking revelation: Andrea did it.

This is particularly devastating for Nora McTavish, a child protective services agent who is already familiar with Andrea’s troubled history. Given Nora’s own traumatic childhood, how could she not have sensed the profound darkness festering within the girl? What did she miss? Could she have stopped Andrea?

As Kaylee struggles to cope with the crushing loss, Nora’s investigation begins. But her guilt soon turns to unease. Secret by secret, Nora pieces together a Volk family puzzle that’s more twisted than anyone saw—one far from the picture-perfect life Kaylee sold to the public. And the closer Nora looks, the more disturbing it gets.

About The Author

Joe Hart is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than fifteen novels, including Or Else, The River Is Dark, Obscura, and The Last Girl. When not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising, exploring the great outdoors, and watching movies with his family.

My Review

Where They Lie follows the story of Kaylee Volk and her family. Kaylee is an influencer who runs a successful vlog with her husband and three foster children. Life seems perfect for the Volk family until their private plane crashes into the ocean, and only Kaylee survives. After the crash, Kaylee drops a bombshell confession: Andrea, one of her foster children, caused the accident. Nora McTavish, a child protective services agent with a traumatic past of her own, takes on the case and begins to investigate what really happened.

As Nora delves deeper into the Volk family’s secrets, she unravels a web of lies and deceit. Kaylee’s picture-perfect life is nothing as it seems, and each new discovery is more shocking than the last. Nora struggles with her own guilt over missing the warning signs in Andrea’s troubled past and the realisation that she may have been able to prevent the tragic accident.

One of the most captivating aspects of Where They Lie is the depth of character development. Joe Hart takes the time to fully flesh out each character, giving the reader a deeper understanding of their motivations and inner workings. We get to see each character’s flaws and vulnerabilities and how they evolve throughout the story. This level of detail draws readers in and keeps them invested in the outcome right up until the final page.

The plot of Where They Lie is expertly crafted, with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. As secrets are uncovered, and the truth emerges, the tension and suspense build to a satisfying and surprising conclusion. This book will keep you up all night, desperate to find out what happens next.

In conclusion, Where They Lie by Joe Hart is a must-read for fans of suspense and thriller novels. With well-developed characters, an intricate plot, and plenty of twists and turns, this book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. If you’re looking for a gripping and haunting tale of murder and secrets, then be sure to add Where They Lie to your reading list.

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