Monday, September 3, 2018

Three Little Lies - Laura Marshall - Review AND Giveaway

Laura Marshall follows up the success of her debut novel, Friend Request, with the just released Three Little Lies.

Three Little Lies is told over the course of fifteen years, flipping back and forth between then and now. In 2005, teenage Ellen is happily drawn into Sasha's family life - until an event on New Year's Eve changes the lives of everyone concerned. In 2017, Sasha goes missing. And Ellen is afraid that the past is not done with them all. Questions arise - how well does she really know Sasha.....

I always enjoy a back and forth narrative. It lets the reader take those pieces from the past and apply them to the mystery in current day. Marshall directs the reader's attention back and forth between possible suspects, but sharp readers may suss out the whodunit before the last pages.

Although Three Little Lies is a mystery, it also explores teenage angst, friendship and coming of age. Those early years definitely affect the future. Ellen is the lead character and she fills the 'good' role. The others are all damaged, suspicious and have questionable motives. And are all pretty unlikable.

I do feel the timeline could have been tightened up a bit, but overall a solid read.  Here's an excerpt of Three Little Lies.

"Laura Marshall was born in Melbourne, Australia, where she has lived all her life and currently resides with her two young sons. She has a degree in journalism and has a career in advertising. She is currently a partner at the creative agency Mr Smith." You can connect with Laura Marshall on her website, like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter. 

And if you'd like to read Three Little Lies, I have a copy to giveaway, courtesy of Grand Central Publishing. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below, open to US and Canada, no PO boxes please. Ends Sept 15/18.
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11 comments:

  1. John SmithSeptember 3, 2018 at 7:18 AM

    The cover is so cool with its detail of a Victorian painting!

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  2. travelerSeptember 3, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks for this captivating and compelling novel which interests me greatly.

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  3. Kimberly VSeptember 3, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    I love stories that flip back and forth from the past to the present and Three Little Lies sounds like a a very good read.

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  4. bermudaonionSeptember 3, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Sounds like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. Grandma CootieSeptember 3, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    I enjoy going back and forth in time in a book, as well. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  6. Burma TurnerSeptember 3, 2018 at 11:52 AM

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance 💙

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  7. DiannaSeptember 3, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    Just added this to my wishlist. It sounds so good!

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  8. Marjorie/cenya2September 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM

    Thia book says Read Me.

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  9. SuzySeptember 3, 2018 at 11:23 PM

    Loved Laura's Friend Request! I've been patiently waiting for Three Little Lies.

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  10. skkormanSeptember 4, 2018 at 6:35 AM

    I would love to read this book—thanks for the chance to win a copy!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  11. SandraSeptember 5, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    Looks like a great book to read on a rainy night!

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