Book Review: The Best Lies by David Ellis

4⭐
Genre ~ psychological thriller
Setting ~ Illinois
Publication date ~ July 23, 2024
Est Page Count ~379 (95 chapters)
Audio length ~ 13 hours
Narrators ~ Vas Eli, Emana Rachelle, Lee Osorio, Natasha Soudek, Philip Hernandez
POV ~ single 1st, present tense & multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ multiple timelines, short chapters/page breaks, murder, gangsters, espionage, mentions of human trafficking and cancer

My review:

Leo is an attorney accused of murder. He might have a way to stay out of prison if he helps the FBI. I mostly enjoyed his character. He was a bit much with his love of prime numbers, but he provided enough humor that I could overlook that. One thing is for sure, he will protect his brother, Trace, at all costs.

Chris is a FBI agent and a cancer survivor.

Andi is a former cop, now a deputy director of security. She’s also Leo’s ex-girlfriend.

We hear from Marilyn, Leo’s mom, a few times.

There is a lot going on and you can try to pay attention, but there are twists after twists after twists. Luckily they were doled out nicely and not wam wam wam smacking me in the face all at once, which I liked. The multiple timelines are easy to follow along with. It’s a bit repetitive and on the longer side, but I appreciated the short chapters and page breaks to keep the pace steady. I’d recommend it if you like an action packed thriller with some espionage and a character that strives for justice.

Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference. Seems like it would be good with a full cast of narrators.

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Book blurb:

Bestselling and award-winning author David Ellis delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller that will surprise readers at every turn.

Leo Balanoff is a diagnosed pathological liar with unthinkable skeletons in his family’s closet. He’s also a crusading attorney who seeks justice at all costs. When a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo’s fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no one believes a word he says. But he might be the FBI’s only shot at taking down the dealer’s brutal syndicate.

Risk his life going undercover for the feds or head straight to prison for murder? Leo accepts the FBI’s offer—but it comes with a price, including a collision course with his ex, Andi Piotrowski, a former cop and “the one who got away.” Forced to walk a tightrope between an ambitious FBI agent and a cruel, calculating crime boss, Leo’s trapped in a corner. But he has more secrets than anyone realizes, and a few more cards left to play …

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