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The Lie Maker: A Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Linwood Barclay (Author), Johnathan McClain (Narrator), Graham Halstead (Narrator),
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In this twisty, fast-paced thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Find You First and Take Your Breath Away, a man desperately tries to track down his father—who was taken into witness protection years ago—before his enemies can get to him.

Your dad’s not a good person. Your dad killed people, son.

These are some of the last words Jack Givins’ father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives as best they could.

Years later, Jack is a grown man with problems of his own. He’s a talented but struggling author, barely scraping by on the royalties from his moderately successful first book. So when the U.S. Marshals approach him with a lucrative opportunity, he’s in no position to turn them down. They’re recruiting writers like Jack to create false histories for people in witness protection—people like Jack’s father.

The coincidence is astonishing to Jack at first, but he soon realizes this may be a chance to find his dad. Only there’s one problem—Jack’s father hasn’t made contact with his handlers recently, and they have no idea where he is. He could be in serious danger, and Jack may be the only one who can find him.

But how will he find a man he’s never truly known? A man who has done terrible things in his lifetime and made some deadly enemies in the process—enemies who wouldn’t think twice about using his own son against him.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Linwood Barclay
  3. Narrator
    Johnathan McClain, see all
  4. Audible release date
    May 16, 2023
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    HarperAudio
  7. ASIN
    B0BCCRKFB6
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 17 minutes
Author Linwood Barclay
Narrator Johnathan McClain, Graham Halstead
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 16, 2023
Publisher HarperAudio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BCCRKFB6
Best Sellers Rank #36,978 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#200 in Psychological Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,038 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,030 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)

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Mar u anne65
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! I couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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My first time reading a book from this author. I joined a book club and this was the book for the month of April. Terrific read! Loved the characters and the story line, great twist! Can't trust anyone!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Slow start
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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Almost didn't finish it because it sounded too far-fetched but I was glad I did. I liked the main character and his girlfriend and the ending made it worthwhile.
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Gary C
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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I had read several Linwood Barclay novels, and enjoyed them all, but somehow he fell off my radar five or ten years ago. While waiting for the next Michael Connelly, CJ Box and Gregg Hurwitz novels to be released, I was looking for something to read and this book popped up on my Amazon account. I'm so glad it did! In all honesty, without exaggerating, The Lie Maker is one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. It is brilliantly plotted and full of great characters. I read it over two days, and hated to put it down to go to bed the first night. I won't review the storyline--other reviewers have covered it well--but suffice to say it has everything you want in a great thriller--suspense, wit, people you care about, a little violence (not excessive or gratuitous), a big plot twist, and a satisfying ending. I shed a few tears, had some good laughs, and was sad to see it end. I can't recommend this book more highly. I'm already ordering more Barclay books as we speak.
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Matthew Hoag, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down - enticing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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Wow. Saw this on a ‘great books you should read this summer’ and ordered it. I was drawn in about the concept of the witness protection and bring a child of a murderer. I was curious to see if it was as interesting as the summary suggested. It was!!!

First book I have read by Linnwood Barclay. Loved it. I am a big John Grisham fan and this was similar in it’s ‘I want to keep reading to see what happens next’ style. So so good. Loved the plot and the development of characters and the way Mr. Barclay spun his tale. I was totally drawn in and curious. I appreciated the way he dropped hints and made me but the book down and think about what all was happening. It was fun to see which things I had wondered about then later happen and some not. It kept me guessing and super curious! My last new author took me 6 weeks to read, this one I read in 3 sittings over 5 days.

This is my first one from Mr. Barclay and I am ordering more of his books today! So excited!

Thanks!!!
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Ambrose Woodbury Hamilton
4.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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I challenge you to put this down once begun. Great read, checks all the boxes! Super entertaining, very well written.
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rht
5.0 out of 5 stars what a fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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I’ve always really liked this author but this book made me an even bigger fan. Great plot, fast paced. Twists and turns galore! I’ll be picking this for my next book club. Can’t wait for more. Superb book.
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Elliott rothman
3.0 out of 5 stars Gwendoline?
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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The book wasn’t bad, but “Gwendoline” was unforgivable. You give a character a name based on a book, a movie and a musical known to millions of people and you don’t even come close.?
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J Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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I can see why this book has such good reviews. It was a different slant on a storyline which I enjoyed. It keeps you engrossed in the story. Truly enjoyed this new to me author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2023
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I actually read this in one day. Don’t start it at night or you’ll be awake into the wee hours of the morning. Story moves along well with lots of plot twists. Thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for his next book to be released.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great page turner from Linwood Barclay
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2024
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I have read many Linwood Barclay books. I struggled with one of his early, if not first, novels Bad Move. Left it. But every other book I have read has been excellent. Great stories, interesting characters and all having the 'can't put it down' effect. When I started this one my first thoughts were that it was not going to be a classic Barclay story. It's a slow start. But....stick with it. At some point it all kicked in and I was up till 1.30 in the morning reading it. Couldn't put it down till I had finished it. It is an excellent book. 100% recommend it. He writes so consistently it's amazing. If you want more Barclay try the Promise Falls Trilogy. If you like this you'll love that!
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Gill Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
Reviewed in Australia on November 10, 2023
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I love Linwood Barclays books and this one is no exception. It has a twist you don’t see coming. Fantastic.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review of book
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
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Good plot and character development. Several twists and turns . Didn't feel formulaic. A fast moving read. Plausible, albeit unusual. Worth reading.
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Georgezim
4.0 out of 5 stars Gaffer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2024
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An interesting concept that develops twists and turns to keep interest flowing. Relationships are good. Overall a balanced read and an author I can follow.
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