Beautiful Lies is a 2006 thriller novel by bestselling author Lisa Unger. It is the first book featuring Ridley Jones. Crown Publishing Group published the novel in June 2006 and it became an instant New York Times Best Seller the week it was released.[1]
 First edition | |
| Author | Lisa Unger |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Ridley Jones |
| Genre | Crime fiction, Thriller |
| Published | April 2006 |
| Publisher | Shaye Areheart Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Followed by | Sliver of Truth |
Reception
editColette Bancroft of the St. Petersburg Times called it a "satisfying thriller" and a "complex and gripping story about the dark side of the best of intentions".[2] Sarah Weinman of The Baltimore Sun called it an "entertaining thriller, paced just right to engage and not overwhelm the reader, Unger's exploration of deeper themes like frayed family ties makes this a memorable effort."[3] Lee Sutter of The Tribune wrote that while the novel "starts strong, complemented by a likable, chatty heroine about whom th e reader can't help but care", it "never delivers the compelling plot it promises."[4]
Awards and honors
editBeautiful Lies was selected as a Doubleday bookclub International Book of the Month.[5] It was also a BookSense pick [6] and a finalist in the International Thriller Writers Organization "Best Novel" Award in 2007.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Lisa Unger". Archived from the original on 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ Bancroft, Colette (2 April 2006). "Tell me another one". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Weinman, Sarah (30 April 2006). "Intersection of creativity and criminality ; Crime fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Sutter, Lee (13 August 2006). ""Beautiful Lies" by Lisa Unger". The Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Doubleday Entertainment's Newest International Book-of-the-Month Selection is Lisa Unger's Thrilling New Novel Beautiful Lies" (Press release). Doubleday Entertainment. 2006-05-01. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ "BookSense pick May 2006". booksense.com. May 2006. Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Bookreporter.com - The 2006 Thriller Awards". bookreporter.com. 2007-03-17. Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
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