‘Ooooh how I absolutely loved this book!!… I devoured this book in one sitting!!… I cannot recommend this book enough!! Fantastic… Amazing book!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsIn a time of war, nowhere is safe… the house, Cat’s world shatters.
Was the killer a violent husband seeking revenge? A secret lover? Or is something more dangerous at play? Because Cat and her fiancé Thomas have a secret: they’re hiding a precious golden chalice, keeping it locked safely away from the plundering Nazis until the war is over. But someone wants that treasure, and no one will be safe until they get it…
Readers LOVE House of Lies!
‘Gripping and enthralling… Just when you think everything is resolved, you let your guard down, and think it might coast towards a happy ending… oh no, we’re off again, and it’s quite wonderfully done… I thoroughly enjoyed it… Wonderful.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Hard to put down. I devoured it in two sittings. The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!’ NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
‘Wow, what an intense and great historical cozy mystery!… The setting and cast is amazing, I loved the entire atmosphere… If you love a good historic cozy mystery, you have to check this one out. You won’t be disappointed.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Thoroughly enjoyed this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
‘Loved this book… So enjoyable.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Kept me turning the pages.’ NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
‘This is my first read by Terry Lynn Thomas, and I have to say, I truly enjoyed it… A gripping tale… Will keep you turning the pages.’ NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
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loved it and lost sleep reading it
House of Lies, the third book in the Cat Carlisle series was an exciting mystery that kept me reading into the wee hours of the morning.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery by Terry Lynn Thomas! I especially appreciated her evocation of the home front in wartime England, and the way she turned a lens on something one doesn’t always think about in such times. What happens to the women caught in abusive relationships? How do the family dramas and tragedies play out when the rest of the world is at war? Terry is a master of weaving a complex but satisfying plot and leading to a resolution that is both believable and heartening.
I did not finish this book. Too hard to get into.
Everyone has a genre to get out of that reading slump. Mine is cozy mysteries. House of Lies by Terry Lynn Thomas is a historical fiction mystery set during WWII.
Cat runs a house for abused wives giving them education and a chance at a new life. When the body of one of the boarders is found behind the house, Cat has to find out if it is the violent husband or a secret lover. Cat and her fiancé Thomas have secrets of their own. Thomas is hiding a golden chalice from the Nazis.
House of Lies is a fast paced mystery filled with secrets, lies, suspense and romance. It is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I tried to figure out who killed the boarder but boy was I wrong. There is a twist that made for a great ending. Thank you to Terry Lynn Thomas, HQ Books and Netgalley for an ebook and this is my honest review.
This is one of my favorite historical fiction mystery series and book 3 did not disappoint. I highly recommend for all historical fiction readers that enjoy a touch of mystery.
BOOK REVIEW (ARC): HOUSE OF LIES ~ Cat Carlisle Mystery Book #3
Author, Terry Lynn Thomas
This is my first read by Terry Lynn Thomas, and I have to say, I truly enjoyed it…
WWII ~ A time of upheaval, the unknown, a time when some will do whatever they have to, to survive~ while others find themselves lending a hand to those looking for escape from their desperate situations. Cat Carlisle is one woman who finds herself in the middle of it all.
With a story full of secrets, crime and romance, Ms. Thomas also weaves the sensitive subjects of domestic abuse and mental illness in a way that adds yet another layer to the story…
The myriad of characters- to include the shifty, the wicked and the kind, are written as strong and believable, some you’ll love~ some you won’t as determination and hope throughout this narrative, prevail.
This is a gripping tale of the historical, the mysterious, that will keep you turning the pages as Cat Carlisle takes you on her ever-changing journey through the most threatening of times, heartbreak, and the fulfillment of true love when nowhere seems safe.
4 Stars
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This is the first book in this series that I have read, so that fact may have led to my initial confusion about what was happening. The time period is the 1940’s and the setting shifts between three places in the British Isles. At the beginning, I was put off by the number of characters as well as the jumping around from place to place. There seemed to be totally different and unconnected stories. About halfway through, the strands of the two or three stories came together, and I was a much happier reader since I was finally understanding more. I felt that the book was slow-paced but it was entertaining. I particularly liked the main character, Cat Carlisle, because she is like a Robin Hood figure, giving her riches to the poor and abused women and helping them to find new lives. The murder that occurred at first seemed to be an offside story, but as I understood more, it took center stage and helped to weave the story together. I will definitely look for more books by this author and really need to read the first two books in the series. Fans of historical fiction will enjoy this book as long as they stay with it and don’t expect a quick resolution.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”