The Five Year Lie: A Domestic Thriller

Written by Sarina Bowen

Narrated by Kathleen Early, Gary Tiedemann and Jason Clarke

“I devoured this book in one day, and I guarantee you will too.”—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell

“An expertly woven story of love, revenge, and murder. In a world where so many books feel so similar—this was a refreshingly unique read and an addictive blend of love and mystery that I couldn’t put down. This is storytelling at its finest and I can’t recommend this book enough.”—AR Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret

Bestselling romance author Sarina Bowen’s debut thriller, about one woman’s search for the truth after receiving a text from her deceased ex.

She thought it was love. Then he vanished.

On an ordinary Monday morning, Ariel Cafferty's phone buzzes with a disturbing text message. Something’s happened. I need to see you. Meet me under the candelabra tree ASAP. The words would be jarring from anyone, but the sender is the only man she ever loved. And it's been several years since she learned he died.

Seeing Drew’s name pop up is heart-stopping. Ariel’s gut says it can’t be real. But she goes to the tree anyway. She has to.

Nobody shows. But the text upends everything she thought she knew about the day he left her. The more questions she asks, the more sinister the answers get. Only two things are clear: everything she was told five years ago is wrong, and someone is still lying to her. 

The truth has to be out there somewhere. To safeguard herself—and her son—she’ll have to find it before it finds her. And with it, the answer to what became of Drew. 

For fans of Laura Dave and Julie Clark, but with a heart-stopping romance that only Sarina Bowen can execute, The Five Year Lie is a spine-tingling thriller that will have you guessing until the very end.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: May 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9780063280625

Sarina Bowen

Sarina Bowen is a 24-time USA Today bestselling author, and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina holds a BA in economics from Yale University.

Reviews for The Five Year Lie

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

Loved this story! Keeps you on edge with a storyline that's  refreshingly different. The twists are just right & not unrealistic like some stories I've read. You also feel a connection with the main characters. Narrators were also  really good especially  Kathleen Early! Will definetly look for more books from this author! Sarina Bowen is now on my favourite author list.

[Tamara Walters · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Kinda a Meh book! It was alright! Was a bit disappointed

[hend ismail · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sensational writing! Ariel and Buzz stole my heart. I was afraid for them, i cried for them and I cheered for them. Jason Clarke shredded my heart with his soulful voice. Sarina Bowen wove a web of lies, deceit and malice and I had to listen from start to finish to get to the truth. Prepare to be shocked !