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Listen for the Lie

320 pages 2024 Thriller, Mystery 🌶️ Clean Standalone

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The Vibe

Lucy was the prime suspect when her best friend was murdered five years ago. Now a true crime podcaster is reopening the case — and Lucy can't remember if she did it. She returns to her Texas hometown where everyone already decided she's guilty. A wickedly funny thriller with a narrator you can't trust.

Spice Check

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Clean — minimal romantic content.

Content Heads-Up

Murder
Gaslighting
Small town gossip
Violence

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Need romance
No dark humor

Ending: Twist ending

Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Twisty Dark & Funny Unreliable Compulsive

Tropes: Unreliable Narrator True Crime Podcast Small Town Secrets Returning Home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is the ending satisfying?

Very — all threads are tied up with a killer twist.

Is it actually funny?

Yes — Lucy's internal monologue is darkly hilarious.

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