The Good Lie

Written by A. R. Torre

Narrated by Susan Dalian

Six teens murdered. A suspect behind bars. A desperate father. In a case this shadowy, the truth is easy to hide.

Psychiatrist Dr. Gwen Moore is an expert on killers. She’s spent a decade treating California’s most depraved predators and unlocking their motives—predators much like the notorious Bloody Heart serial killer, whose latest teenage victim escaped and then identified local high school teacher Randall Thompson as his captor. The case against Thompson as the Bloody Heart Killer is damning—and closed, as far as Gwen and the media are concerned. If not for one new development…

Defense attorney Robert Kavin is a still-traumatized father whose own son fell prey to the BH Killer. Convinced of Thompson’s innocence, he steps in to represent him. Now Robert wants Gwen to interview the accused, create a psych profile of the killer and his victims, and help clear his client’s name.

As Gwen and Robert grow closer and she dives deeper into the investigation, grave questions arise. So does Gwen’s suspicion that Robert is hiding something—and that he might not be the only one with a secret.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jul 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9781713584605

A. R. Torre

A. R. Torre is a pseudonym for New York Times bestselling author Alessandra Torre. Torre is an award-winning bestselling author of more than twenty novels. Torre has been featured in such publications as Elle and Elle UK and has guest-blogged for the Huffington Post. In addition to writing, Torre is the creator of Alessandra Torre Ink, a website, community, and online school for aspiring authors. Learn more at www.alessandratorre.com.

Reviews for The Good Lie

[Aires Ong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A little bit sexy, a whole bunch of twisty, and all kinds of messed up! I loved it! As an avid thriller reader, I've learned to trust the process and just enjoy the ride, but this one keeps you on your toes throughout with all the different layers. A must read for any thriller fan who likes their thrillers more psychological and a bit gray.

[Lorelei Haberland · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book to listen too! Would recommend it to all people who like this genre.

[Shonie Chavez · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this book very much, and kept my attention all the way through. It just shows you you can really trust anybody.

[Samantha Fitzgeral · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really liked the narrator. I feel as though she played the perfect main character

[slyroch · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fabulous twisty thriller that will keep you entertained and curious!

[ianrosales08 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this thriller because of the following factors.

1. The beginning certainly captured my attention because I have not encountered any thriller novel that has a psychiatrist and lawyer working together to identify the real culprit.

2. I love the "treasure hunt" approach especially when the alleged killer is deemed innocent by his lawyer who happens to be the father of one of the victims.

3. I like the twist and the way the truth was revealed in the latter part of the story. Honestly, this has a unique plot twist that I appreciate being a thriller lover.

4. The book would have been easier to follow if the chapters were labelled based on whose perspective it shows.

This is a highly recommended thriller and now i understand the hype behind this book. It is highly entertaining and it will keep the readers guessing until the very end.

[Jeanne Nichol · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Never know what’s coming up next. Suspenseful. Unique plot. Highly recommend

[Erica · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was so good I’m going to have a hard time finding a book to top this

[Michele · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

FINISHED THIS IN A DAY!!!

A.R. Torre beautifully entwines dynamic characters into a mind-boggling tale!!!

After The Girl in 6E series I thought there was no way A.R. Torre could draw me this way again… but she is a GENIUS! Definitely recommend this book!

[alexx · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s been a while since an audiobook has really surprised me , I was guessing until the very end

[Prashant Chacko · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was definitely a good read. Unfortunately my biggest problem with the book is this - how did the police miss discovering the attic. That’s really sloppy police work and I’m not sure if all police can be painted as being so incompetent!

[Yvette Bonett · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very good thriller! well written, with unexpected twists and turns! The teenage boys' killings are quite brutal, can't imagine the horror of loosing a child that way. The story sort of 'proves' an underlying notion on psychiatry. Narrator was also really good, switching voices with slight changes to create believable characters!

[NandiniGupta · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The narrator is very boring and monotone. did not finish.

[Keri Belgarde · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hooked immediately! I stayed up way too late to finish this one and I was not disappointed!!

[breezy7532 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book from beginning to end!! Thank you A.R. Torre!!❤️

[Aaro · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was a thrilling listen with some completely semi-ridiculous romance novel bits thrown in.

The characters, multiple storylines, and occasional breakthroughs in the case were all dead-on for an effective crime thriller. I could have done without the details of a middle-aged woman's sexual proclivities, however, which did nothing to move the story forward. But at least it's clear who the target audience for this novel is.

[Karen Perlas · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Plot was good, you can guess the twist halfway through if you’re into crime thrillers but it was still interesting. Gwen though, was not characterized well - she doesn’t seem to be as smart as she or the book describes her to be. Plus, I really don’t like how, for a strong and intelligent woman, she is always at the mercy of her sexual attraction. I cringed every time. But those scenes notwithstanding, the rest of the book was pretty compelling.

[kayla noftall · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Different from other books of this genre. The narrator was great and I liked the characters. I didn’t find it as unpredictable as some other readers.

[Shawna · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5
Great story and good character build.
Love the ending.
The recap of clues bugged me a bit but overall good read.

[Sharon Czudak · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I did enjoy it, it kept me intrigued. Didn't guess the outcome, which I usually do! Not sure most women would do what she did at the end, like to think that I wouldn't!

[Wanita Stewart · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a little slow on the beginning but eventually picked up the pace. This was my first Torre book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Twists I definitely didn't see coming.

[karenmcpherson333 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I couldn’t stop listening to this book. I’ve listened to many predictable novels, but this is not one of them! Highly recommend if you love a good thriller.

[Sheri Masala · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent! The story unfolds logically and I didn't Guess Who the perpetrator wss

[Philippa Martin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another surprising ending. Great read. Finished all in one day.

[Jimmie Cocherell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome read from beginning to end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will look for more books from this author.

[Kathryn Arnold · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is stunning. I listen to 1-3 books a day & was involved with every twist! I don't say that about most books.

[sa50282 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Utterly ridiculous plot, with ethically compromised (understatement) and not very likable characters, but completely gripping

[Brooke Sanabria · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My gosh, is it possible to give a 10 out of 10?! This book was brilliantly written and the narrating was absolutely perfect. I’m recommending this to anyone who loves a highly intelligent and very well written thriller.

[cristytsmiley · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It is a good book. Kept me engaged. I didn't see the ending coming till just before it ended. I would recommend this book to others.

[judithrs · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Good Lie. A.R. Torre. 2021. When Dr. Gwen Moore learns that John Abbot has been found stabbed to death beside his wife. She fears she should have taken his fantasies about killing his wife seriously and notified the police. Meanwhile Scott Harden has escaped from the notorious pervert who has tortured and killed 6 teen aged boys. He identifies a teacher as the notorious Bloody Heart Killer. The father of one of the murdered boys, a well-known defense attorney, decides to defend the teacher because he doesn’t believe he is guilty. He hires Gwen to draw up a psychological profile of the killer to prove the teacher is innocent. Twisted, violent, and suspenseful, great. Good to read on the treadmill!