The Five Year Lie

A Domestic Thriller

De: Sarina Bowen

Narrado por: Kathleen Early, Gary Tiedemann, Jason Clarke

“I devoured this book in one day, and I guarantee you will too.”—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell

“An expertly woven story of love, revenge, and murder. In a world where so many books feel so similar—this was a refreshingly unique read and an addictive blend of love and mystery that I couldn’t put down. This is storytelling at its finest and I can’t recommend this book enough.”—AR Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret

Bestselling romance author Sarina Bowen’s debut thriller, about one woman’s search for the truth after receiving a text from her deceased ex.

She thought it was love. Then he vanished.

On an ordinary Monday morning, Ariel Cafferty's phone buzzes with a disturbing text message. Something’s happened. I need to see you. Meet me under the candelabra tree ASAP. The words would be jarring from anyone, but the sender is the only man she ever loved. And it's been several years since she learned he died.

Seeing Drew’s name pop up is heart-stopping. Ariel’s gut says it can’t be real. But she goes to the tree anyway. She has to.

Nobody shows. But the text upends everything she thought she knew about the day he left her. The more questions she asks, the more sinister the answers get. Only two things are clear: everything she was told five years ago is wrong, and someone is still lying to her.

The truth has to be out there somewhere. To safeguard herself—and her son—she’ll have to find it before it finds her. And with it, the answer to what became of Drew.

For fans of Laura Dave and Julie Clark, but with a heart-stopping romance that only Sarina Bowen can execute, The Five Year Lie is a spine-tingling thriller that will have you guessing until the very end.

©2024 Sarina Bowen (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Amazing Incredible

Hands down the best book I have ever listened to. The author captured my attention from the first page and never let go. I am blown away by how addictive the story and characters were!!!!

Couldn’t put it down

I rarely write reviews but this book was SOOOOO good! I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in just over a day.

yes! loved it

unputtadownable i liked it aoooo much. very very good. you will like it as well. don’t hesitate

Good story!

I just liked it all! Character building was so believable. I can believe perhaps the author is either a mother herself or close to someone who is. The little boy in this book was so adorable and wise as children sometimes are… I was hoping for a good ending but you’ll have to hear it yourself…!

First five star all year!!

This was an amazing story! I loved all of the characters and there were no gaps in time that were not explained. It was exciting and I could not stop listening. I finished this one in less than two days. To top it off I was very satisfied with the ending. It did keep me guessing for a very long time and that’s a plus. Best book of the year for me!!!

Couldn’t stop listening!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one but I’m so glad I took a chance on it. Couldn’t help but finish it all in one day. Story was engaging and kept me invested throughout. Narrators were great but I’m a sucker for anything Jason Clarke reads aloud.

Slow start

First half is boring and story itself is just kind of dumb. A bit predictable too.

Narration can make or break a book

I honestly loved the book!! However for me it is the narration that makes the difference in a 5 star book vs a 3star. If I have a voice in my ear for more than 10 hours I want it to be a tolerable voice. The narrator for Drew was NOT tolerable!! Petty as it may sound he spoke too slow, spoke way to deep and just sounded cringy😖id stop whatever I was doing just to increase the speed so I could make it thru his parts. He wasn’t the worst I’ve heard but I for sure will not listen to another book that he narrates. The authors and producers need to listen to these books as most of their customers do. That would be an AirPod in one ear for ten hours or more while cleaning or working around the house. If the narrator doesn’t make them clinch their teeth, want to scream or put needles in their eyes then it’s a go for final production!!
The female narrator and other male were great

Slow Build up for Quick end

Good story but it was a slow buildup for a very quick ending with no complete wrap up

Entertaining

Great plot-keeps you guessing and the storyline moves well throughout the book. The ending was a bit meh, but overall a great read.
Kathleen Early is by far one of the best voice readers-I always pick novels she reads.