This is how I Lied
This is how I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf, published by Park Row Books in 2020, is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of secrets and the past. Set in the small town of Grotto, Iowa, the story revolves around the unsolved murder of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox, whose body was discovered twenty-five years ago by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. As a detective now facing her own challenges, including a pregnancy, Maggie is drawn back into the haunting memories when new evidence resurfaces, prompting the reopening of the cold case.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of mystery and psychological suspense as Maggie reexamines the clues surrounding Eve’s death. The narrative unfolds with themes of friendship and the lengths individuals will go to protect their secrets. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that someone in town is determined to keep the truth hidden, adding layers of tension and intrigue to the story. This edition, comprising 336 pages, invites readers into a world where every character harbors their own secrets, making for a thought-provoking experience.
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Gudenkauf proves herself the master of the smart, suspenseful small-town thriller that gets right under your skin.” –Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny
Everyone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide…
Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa–discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold.
For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they’re letting on, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep.
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Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf:
The Weight of Silence
These Things Hidden
Little Mercies
MIssing Pieces
Not a Sound
Before She Was Found
The Overnight Guest
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