Thursday, August 1, 2019

"Never Tell" by Lisa Gardner ... and a GIVEAWAY!


The publisher has agreed to offer one print copy of  this book to one lucky blog reader (US ONLY). You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post. (Giveaway ends August 8, 2019. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you.) 


I'm a huge fan of Lisa Gardner, so I'm excited to share my review of her latest book that being repackaged as a paperback (complete with a new cover!). This will release on August, 6, 2019, so be sure to check it out. It includes a sneak peek of her 2020 release, When You See Me.

My review...

Gardner's latest is the tenth installment in the series, but it can easily be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel.

A man is murdered in his home, and his wife Evie is found holding the smoking gun. It appears to be an easy case. Sergeant D.D. Warren recognizes the woman from an earlier case, when Evie was accused of shooting her father. It now appears she's killed her husband. Are the cases connected?

For readers of the series, they will recognize some familiar characters. The story, told in multiple POVs, grabs the reader early on. A fast pace and short chapters keep the reader engaged. Details are revealed in a way to keep the reader guessing as the clues unfold for the characters. The more you learn, the more you find out that you were likely incorrect in what you thought was going on. D.D. is a strong heroine, which I loved. Characters, including the secondary ones, were well developed. I will likely go back and read others in the series as I wait for the next installment, which releases in 2020. The sample excerpt definitely piqued my interest! 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.


About Lisa...


Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, 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 transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She's also had four books become TV movies (At the Midnight Hour, The Perfect Husband, The Survivors Club, and Hide) and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN. Lisa's books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children  and the Humane Society.

For a bit of fun, Lisa invites her readers to enter the annual "Kill a Friend, Maim a Buddy" Sweepstakes at LisaGardner.com. Every year, one Lucky Still is selected to meet a grand end in Lisa's latest novel. Past winners have nominated spouses, best friends, and even themselves.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

48 comments:

  1. Love a great mystery. This is definitely up my alley and would enjoy it.

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    1. Gardner is great at mysteries!

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  2. I love Lisa Gardner and I would love to win her book!

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    1. I do, too :)

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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  3. I haven’t read any yet but added some to my TBR!

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    1. I'm happy to hear this. I hope you enjoy them.

      Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Great! Happy reading.

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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  5. Lisa Gardner is my favorite author and I'm so excited about this book!! Thank you for the chance!!

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    1. You're very welcome. She's one of my favorites, as well.

      Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog!

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  6. Sounds good ! Thanks for the chance to win. I haven't read any of your books yet. trwilliams 69 at msn dot (com)

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    1. You're welcome, Taylor. I hope you enjoy her books.

      Thanks for stopping by. Good luck!

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  7. Thank for the chance to win your thriller book I love 💘 a good mystery book,thank

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      Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  8. Oh, how I love mysteries. This one sounds amazing. Thanks for the chance!! bentleyboy22@comcast.net

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    1. Mysteries are one of my favorite genres, too.

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  9. I love Kisa Gardner! As a former library director, she was one of my most recommended authors.

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    1. Yes, she's very popular. She's one of my favorite authors, too.

      Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  10. I love Lisa Gardner! She got me into psychological thrillers.

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    1. Me, too!

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  11. I love Lisa Gardner, and simply devour each one of her books.

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    1. Piepie, they're very engaging.

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  12. Love mysteries. This one sure sounds like a winner. Would like to win.

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    1. It's a good one, for sure.

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  13. I have read several of Lisa Gardner's earlier books but I see I have some catching up to do! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. You're welcome. Glad to add to your TBR list :)

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  14. I love all of your books, and would love to have the pleasure of reading this one as well!❤

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    1. She has a number of great books.

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  15. I love Lisa Gardner’s books! She’s one of my must-read authors.

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    1. She is for me, as well.

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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  16. I’d love to read this! Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com

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  17. I have not read any yet. This one sounds really good.

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  18. Pretty excited for this chance! Thank you!

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  19. I've read several of her books and enjoyed each one. Looking forward to reading this one. Thank you for this chance. pgenest57(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. She has a lot of great books.

      Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. It is!

      Thanks for stopping by, J-jo. Good luck!

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  21. I usually find new authors from Leslie's blog so no I haven't read any of Lisa's book...yet! :-)

    I love good suspense and cop books! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

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    1. You're welcome. Happy to help :)

      If you love a good suspense and/or cop book, I think you'll really enjoy Lisa's books. She's one of the best, in my opinion.

      Good luck!

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    1. This would be a good book to start with, Danielle.

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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  23. I haven't read any of her books, but after this review and looking (and liking) her fb page, I am going to start reading them. Sounds amazing. Thanks for the chance to win this book...I don't do Twitter, but I did everything else. Glad I found this author (as well as YOUR blog). Thanks so much, Leslie! Jamie Rutland Gillespie

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    1. Yay! I'm happy to hear that you've found a "new" author to enjoy!
      I'm so happy you found my blog, as well :)

      Good luck, Jamie. Thanks for stopping by.I hope you "see" you again on my blog in the future.

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  24. I don't know how I've missed Lisa Gardner all this time. I just looked up her books and they are exactly the type I enjoy reading!
    Dianna

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    1. Dianna,

      I'm glad I could help you out with finding a "new" author :)

      Happy reading, and good luck!

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