The Lies I Tell: A twisty and engrossing thriller about a woman who cannot be trusted, from the bestselling author of The Flight

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I highly recommend, and look forward to Clark’s next phenomenal book…which I hope she’s writing now. Book club discussion questions for The Lies I Tell by Megan Miranda delve into the intricate web of deceptions, hidden truths, fragmented memories, and identities that influence the relationships and past of the characters. All characters need growth, even con artists! I don’t really believe that real-world con artists are anything like Meg; however, I don’t really view Meg as a true con artist. She’s a vigilante, exacting her own brand of justice in a world where too many people have the ability to evade it. It’s that quality, I think, that allows us to root for her. Location: Elysion Boulevard - You’ll see the silhouette of a woman in an apartment window just before the bridge that leads to Krat City Hall. Agree to find her baby, then bring her the Broken Baby Puppet in the garden just before the Scrapped Watchman boss arena.

The Lies I Tell is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.” And The Lies I Tell is yet another cautionary tale about the dangers of social media. The methods Meg employs to gather insight into her victims and enable her to believably ingratiate herself in their lives illustrate the inherent dangers of posting personal details online. Posts detailing life experiences, birthplaces, current and past residences, jobs held, names of relatives, etc. can easily provide a con artist the entrée he/she seeks. Bueno, esta historia es para vos. Y es una apertura al empoderamiento personal. Eso si, la clase de empoderamiento que se relata en estas páginas no es muy legal que digamos así que no sería tan recomendable llevarlo a cabo. Aunque si lo ponés en práctica… ¡que el espíritu de Meg te acompañe! 😉

The Lies I Tell is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future. The novel is primarily told from Kat’s perspective, but we do get glimpses into Meg’s thoughts and feelings. How does the alternating perspective enhance the story? A million times over, thank you to @NetGalley, the publisher @Sourcebooks Landmark and the author #JulieClark for granting me access to this fantastic book in exchange for my honest review……….I hope I can do it justice. Ten years ago Kat was a young journalist working on a big story when Meg called in a tip, the name of a man who might help with the story. What occurred after that tip has left Kat a weaker person, a woman afraid of men and all of their lies. Ten years later she is still a copy editor and she holds Meg responsible. And The Lies I Tell is yet another cautionary tale about the dangers of social media. The methods Meg employs to gather insight into her victims and enable her to believably ingratiate herself in their lives illustrate the inherent dangers of posting personal details online. Clark notes that seemingly innocuous activities like, for instance, online quizzes often reveal information that scam artists can use in furtherance of criminal schemes. Posts detailing life experiences, birthplaces, current and past residences, jobs held, names of relatives, etc. can easily provide a con artist the entrée he/she seeks. “We’re so used to being behind a screen” that it is easy to believe that no one is watching,” Clark observes, but “everyone is.”

By the time Meg meets Kat, she has been spent ten years perfecting her techniques, all in preparation for and leading up to the one big con that will destroy Ashton, the man who ruined her life and “set her on a path she never imagined for herself,” according to Clark. “Meg wants revenge more than anything.” But as Meg compellingly explains, being a con artist is not just a role she never planned to play. It is a lonely existence and she has no intention of being a grifter indefinitely. The Lies I Tell is ultimately a story about two women who are connected in ways they don’t expect. What do you think the book says about the nature of human connections and relationships?

My only complaint is that I'm tired of books where all the men are evil and take advantage of women. I’d like to see more balance and nuance in the male characters. Still, this is one of the better thrillers I’ve read recently and I highly recommend it.

It’s been a long ten years for Kat, a journalist, as she’s waited for some sign - any kind of news - of the elusive Meg Williams. Finally receiving a hit on a preset Internet search, she learns that Meg has returned to California, this time posing as a real estate agent. Kat has her own agenda – one innocent interaction with Meg all those years ago created chaos - completely changing her life, and Kat holds Meg responsible. With two savvy and unflinching female characters, I was caught in their circuitous web of deceit. Blurred lines, interchangeable roles, and other lying characters made for intrigue as I tried to ascertain who was conning who and what the ultimate goal was. Sophia (Ascension Bridge) By the time you see the real Sophia, you’ll realize that she doesn’t have a lot of time left. Image: Neowiz Games via Polygon I spend hundreds of hours on observation and research. Profiling the different people in your life, finding the one I can befriend, the one who will lead me to you. When I’m done, I know everything I possibly can about you, and most of the people around you. By the time you’re saying nice to meet you, I’ve already known you for months. Kat Roberts has waited ten years to expose Meg for what she has done to her and to so many others who have crossed her path.The Lies I Tell is a smart, absorbing story about two women who craft false identities and attempt to con each other. Both are motivated by deep wounds inflicted by others who wronged them. In Meg’s case, she lost her beloved mother as a result of Ashton’s callous wrongdoing. Both women are intent on retribution, believing that they can exact justice and, in the process, free themselves from past hurts and forge for themselves the kind of futures they have long dreamed about. Clark cleverly keeps readers guessing “who is the cat and who is the mouse” in a tale that is simultaneously full of surprises and heart-wrenching. Clark relates that she “wanted to write a morally gray character” and “spent a lot of time trying to figure out a way to write a female con artist with a conscience” and has succeeded, making Meg a relatable anti-hero for whom readers will find themselves rooting. Clark says that was her goal. “I love it when you can root for somebody who’s doing something wrong and still want them to succeed.” Meg is a real estate agent/con artist who has traveled far and wide with the money that she has "earned" from scamming unsuspecting men. You would think that Meg would be unlikeable to say the least, but Clark makes it impossible to root against Meg, especially as we learn the motivations behind her inspired - and illegal- activity. Meg doesn't know Kat is on to her. Though Meg grew up in this town, she was gone for a long tie, only returning to settle down as a real estate agent and get closer to her roots. Or so she says. So many people… so many cons… so much karma..😉 Is it possible to like a con artist? Apparently it is… because I was rooting for this one all the way!! Girl Code 👱‍♀️in full effect Meg!! Love it girl! 🙌