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Riley Sager

The Last Time I Lied: A Novel

Riley SagerFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Riley Sager

The Last Time I Lied

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Riley Sager's 2018 psychological thriller The Last Time I Lied, three girls vanish mysteriously from an elite summer camp, and fifteen years later, Emma Davis, who shared a cabin with them, returns as a painting instructor to confront her trauma and uncover the truth. As she navigates memories and deceit, Emma strives to solve the mystery of her friends' disappearance.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Last Time I Lied, by Riley Sager, delivers a gripping story that expertly intertwines past and present mysteries at a summer camp. Readers praised its suspenseful plot and unexpected twists. However, some found the pacing uneven and the ending unconvincing. Despite these flaws, the novel remains a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Time I Lied?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a strong sense of suspense and mystery, such as Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, would find The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager compelling. Fans of complex characters and twisty plots will be captivated by this atmospheric novel.

Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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