The Last Lie Told | Thoughts
This is the first book I chose to read from author Debra Webb. I picked it up through my Kindle Unlimited subscription since it’s the first book in the series because I won book 2 in the series through a Goodreads Giveaway. While each of the books are stand-alone mysteries, I always like to start at the beginning. That enables me to see the changes, motivations and growth or lack of growth in characters created by authors. It’s a me thing.
Here’s a brief description of the book from the author’s website….
From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the thrilling first installment in the Finley O’Sullivan series, featuring a legal investigator haunted by her past and obsessed with the truth.
Legal investigator Finley O’Sullivan searches for evidence the police overlooked, wading through secrets, lies, and betrayal to find answers. With the unsolved murder of her husband still very much on her mind, Finley must confront her own personal trauma on a daily basis. Lies are part of her livelihood, but they’re also the reason she can’t get justice for the man she loved.
When a man imprisoned for murder recants his confession, claiming he cleaned up the mess for his girlfriend—the victim’s own daughter—Finley takes on the case. She discovers the victim had identical twin daughters…and the sisters have very different accounts of the crime.
As she dives headlong into the twins’ traumatic past, Finley will have to contend with her own demons to get to the truth—before it’s too late.
First things first and without spoiling mystery, I figured it out when a few of the main characters were introduced from the events surrounding their introduction. If I solve a mystery early, I usually close the book and move on to something new. However, I really enjoyed the author’s writing style. It wasn’t gory or graphic, which is exactly up my alley since taking a break from those types of stories. It’s definitely not a cozy murder but it won’t keep me up at night either.
I liked all the characters introduced, especially the main character, Finley O’Sullivan. This is a character that’s adjusting to a new normal, created by the murder of her husband, the break down that resulted in her suspension as a lawyer. The role of investigator seems to suit her well even if she manages to uncover information about her husband that leaves her with even more questions.
The author is good at weaving just the right amount of intrigue with clues to keep the reader engaged. At least that’s where I found myself. As I said, I figured it out quickly. It’s an age old plot and honestly the twists were more interesting than the main story. But I finished it and it left me wanting to know more about Finley, her relationship with a mother she refers to as “the Judge” and her new employer that is also her godfather.
Now I can dive into the book I won and see if Finley gets answers to all the questions and suspicions she has about her husband’s murder. This and book 2 are available on Amazon for purchase or read free with a current Kindle Unlimited subscription.
This book gets a 4/5 rating from me.
