Book Review: Never Tell

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Series: Detective D.D. Warren Series

Publisher: Penguin Group - Dutton

Release Date: August 6, 2019 (Paperback Edition)

Genre: Mystery & Thrillers

A man is dead, shot three times in his home office. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun.

D. D. Warren arrives on the scene and recognizes the woman—Evie Carter—from a case many years back. Evie's father was killed in a shooting that was ruled an accident. But for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many.

Flora Dane sees the murder of Conrad Carter on the TV news and immediately knows his face. She remembers a night when she was still a victim—a hostage—and her captor knew this man. Overcome with guilt that she never tracked him down, Flora is now determined to learn the truth of Conrad's murder.

But D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case the truth is a devilishly elusive thing. As layer by layer they peel away the half-truths and outright lies, they wonder: How many secrets can one family have?

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My Review ♥️

Detective D.D. Warren and Flora Dane are back on another case, and this one hits close to home for Flora. Evie Carter finds her husband shot dead in his office and she is the prime suspect. Sadly this isn't the first time Evie has found herself standing in the middle of a crime scene. Sixteen years prior she accidentally shot and killed her father and ever since has had to shoulder this incredibly heavy burden. Secrets abound in this heart pounding novel and even when you think you know the answers you find yourself realizing that nothing is as it seems.

What I love about Never Tell is that you really get more insight into Flora and what she had to endure during her time in captivity. There are a few characters that were introduced in this novel that added quite a bit of depth.

All the details surrounding the case were utterly fascinating and the novel truly kept me on the edge of my seat. This series continues to be one of my favorite suspense series and I can't wait to read what's in store for Detective D.D. Warren.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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Lisa Gardner

New York Times #1 bestselling crime novelist Lisa Gardner began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has parlayed her interest in police procedure, criminal minds and twisted plots into a streak of bestselling suspense novels. Her 2010 novel, THE NEIGHBOR, won Best Thriller from the International Thriller Writers. Most recently, she was honored with the Silver Bullet Award for her work with at-risk kids and homeless animals. Lisa loves to hike, travel the world, and yes, read, read, read!

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Lisa lives in the mountains of New England with her family, as well as three highly spoiled dogs. Her latest novel (February 2019) is NEVER TELL, where Boston Detective D.D. Warren investigates a pregnant wife accused of killing her own husband. D.D. recognizes the wife from another "accidental" shooting sixteen years ago. More interesting, victim-turned-vigilante Flora Dane recognizes the dead husband as being a former associate of her kidnapper, Jacob Ness. What goes on behind closed doors? Someone is determined to never tell...

*I have reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are completely honest, and my own.