Hey, everyone. As I said in an earlier book review, psychological fiction is fast becoming my favorite genre. I recently finished my third novel by author Laura Wolfe, and I can’t wait for her next release.
Blurb
News spreads fast. Gossip spreads faster. Deadly secrets spread fastest of all.
Jane Bryson obeys the rules. A long-standing science teacher at Ravenswood High School, she lives a simple life with her husband Craig and Moose the black Labrador. When free-spirited new English teacher Elena Mayfield joins Ravenswood, Jane’s excited to have a friend who is ready to challenge authority, and Elena’s soon shaking things up.
When Elena starts a controversial club, Jane is ready to support her. When Elena begins an illicit romance with a colleague, Jane is there to help her shield her secret. When people begin asking questions about Elena, Jane backs her all the way.
But the morning after the annual fundraiser, Elena’s body is found crumpled on the soccer field.
It soon becomes clear that not everyone found Elena charming and funny. A thousand people were at the fundraiser: there’s a town full of suspects and a long list of motives. Who was angry with Elena? What had her curiosity and rule-breaking uncovered? Who wanted to shut her up?
Who has told lies they would kill to hide?
A totally gripping psychological suspense novel that you won’t be able to put down, She Lies Alone is a compelling thriller that will keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware and The Woman in the Window.
My Review
This may be my favorite Laura Wolfe novel yet…
I have only a handful of auto-buy authors and Laura Wolfe has just become one. After reading Her Best Friend’s Lie¸ I didn’t think this book would be any better.
It was.
Jane Bryson is a science teacher at Ravenswood High School. She plays by the rules (for the most part) and is surprised when the new English teacher, Elena Mayfield, decides to hold class outdoors. That’s not the least of Elena’s defiant acts.
Elena is a rule-breaker and a free spirit, but she and Jane quickly become good friends. But not everyone shares Jane’s opinion about her. When a jogger finds Elena’s body on the school’s soccer field after an annual fundraiser, the list of suspects includes students, a fellow teacher, and both her current and ex-boyfriend.
I usually figure out a killer’s identity long before the end of a novel, but not this time. While I suspected several people, Wolfe weaves enough tantalizing threads into the story to keep readers guessing.
If you like page-turning psychological fiction, you won’t want to miss this one.
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I had to add this and then immediately check out the author(I hadn’t heard of her) and now I’m screwed because.. so many of these look good!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I think she wrote YA before writing psychological fiction. I haven’t read any of the YA books, but I’ve also read Two Widows and Her Best Friend’s Lie.
There are so many authors now that have branched out into multiple genres, it can get pretty interesting.
I’ll have to see what I can find, ‘Her Best Friend’s Lie’ sounds really good though! Thank you!
Great review, Joan! I love when you can’t guess the killer!
I was tricked right up to the end.
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for sharing your review, Joan.
Thanks, Jill. I’ve been reading a lot of psychological fiction of late. Go figure!
Im definitely checking out this author. Great review, Joan. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I really enjoyed this one. It’s a page-turner.
Sounds like a good one. To fool a seasoned reader takes some doing.
It’s not often I’m left guessing until near the end of a book.
This sounds really good. I liked Her Best Friend’s Lie so I’m going to have to add this to my TBR. Psychological suspense is my favorite genre. You just gave me another book to buy!
Turn about is fair play. 🙂 Just kidding. I’ve bought several books due to your reviews and enjoyed them all.
Heehee. We’re stocking each other’s TBRs! 😀
Yes and you did it to me again today. 😉
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book, Joan. It sounds like a great read and your recommendation makes me want to grab it!
This is my third Laura Wolfe novel to read. I enjoyed all three, but have decided this is my favorite so far! Thanks, Jan!
I enjoyed your review, Joan. I wish I had more time and less on the TBR pile.
I know that feeling! For every book I read, I replace it with at least two more!
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