You meet a stranger at a party. She looks like you, sounds like you. She even has your name...
The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Sunday Times Thriller of the Month, and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Soon to be a major TV series.
'Riveting!' LUCY FOLEY
'This has everything you could want in a thriller' REESE WITHERSPOON
'Twisty and exhilarating' THE SUNDAY TIMES
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Everything she is about to tell them is a lie...
Evie Porter has everything a girl could want: a doting boyfriend and a house with a picket fence. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist.
First comes the identity. Once given a name and location, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark. Ryan Sumner.
The last piece of the puzzle is the job. But this job feels different. Ryan has gotten under her skin. And when a woman walks into town using the one thing Evie has been desperate to protect - Evie's real identity - she can't afford to make a mistake. As Evie's past begins to catch up with her, can she stay one step ahead to save her future?
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Real readers are GRIPPED by this pacey cat-and-mouse thriller:
'Boldly dynamic, terrifically suspenseful' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Heartpounding - Definitely one of the best books this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Twisty and engaging' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Suspense fans rejoice - this is phenomenal' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Not your ordinary mystery' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An addictive, wild ride' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ��� ⭐
'Perfect for a book club' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Genre: Mystery
🔥Let the game begin... 🔥
The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Sunday Times Thriller of the Month, and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Soon to be a major TV series.
'Riveting!' LUCY FOLEY
'This has everything you could want in a thriller' REESE WITHERSPOON
'Twisty and exhilarating' THE SUNDAY TIMES
__________________
Everything she is about to tell them is a lie...
Evie Porter has everything a girl could want: a doting boyfriend and a house with a picket fence. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist.
First comes the identity. Once given a name and location, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark. Ryan Sumner.
The last piece of the puzzle is the job. But this job feels different. Ryan has gotten under her skin. And when a woman walks into town using the one thing Evie has been desperate to protect - Evie's real identity - she can't afford to make a mistake. As Evie's past begins to catch up with her, can she stay one step ahead to save her future?
________________
Real readers are GRIPPED by this pacey cat-and-mouse thriller:
'Boldly dynamic, terrifically suspenseful' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Heartpounding - Definitely one of the best books this year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Twisty and engaging' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Suspense fans rejoice - this is phenomenal' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Not your ordinary mystery' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An addictive, wild ride' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ��� ⭐
'Perfect for a book club' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"An absolute CRACKER of a book - clever, original and compelling." - Rachel Abbott
"Who is the cat and who is the mouse? It's hard to tell when even the bad guys are so likable that you can't help but root for them. Clever, twisty, and suspenseful, First Lie Wins kept me on my toes right up to the satisfying conclusion." - Diane Chamberlain
"Wildly inventive, diabolically clever....Filled with meticulously plotted details and stakes that will wholly consume you, Ashley Elston also delivers one of the most likeable, morally gray characters I've ever encountered. I devoured First Lie Wins and am now an Ashley Elston fan for life." - Julie Clark
"Sharp, engaging, and unputdownable. Elston executes hair-pin turns masterfully, leaving readers gasping in surprise but firmly in their seats and ready for more. A smart suspense with romantic elements that keeps the thrills coming and the reader thinking of the story long after the book is done." - Alyssa Cole
"First Lie Wins is the most suspenseful game of deception I've ever read... Ashley Elston peeled back layer upon layer of a carefully crafted plot, revealing a series of twists and reveals I never saw coming. Brilliant!" - Elle Cosimano
"What a box of tricks! First Lie Wins flickers past like a shadow-play: just when you think you've worked out what you're seeing, the shapes shift, the scene transforms, and -- hold on -- maybe you had it wrong a moment ago? Cool and clever and full-on fun, the sort of slippery high-stakes now-you-see-me-now-you-don't thriller that few novelists are bold enough to attempt these days. Pick it up, please. This is a good one." - A J Finn
"Buckle up. First Lie Wins features some of the best cat and mouse suspense I've read in years, while serving up plenty of heart along this wild ride. I'm still breathless." - Lisa Gardner
"You don't know who to trust in this taut and expertly plotted thriller from Ashley Elston. First Lie Wins is an edge-of-your-seat read that's as emotionally moving as it is gripping. I loved every minute of it!" - Mary Kubica
"First Lie Wins is a high-stakes thriller that brilliantly explores identity and love, truth and deception. Smart and sharp, fast-paced and twisty, this book kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last. Ashley Elston has crafted a truly unpredictable, unforgettable story. I loved it!" - Megan Miranda
"Absolutely brilliant. I devoured it." - Heidi Perks
"A suspenseful and taut page-turner that is impossible to put down! First Lie Wins captivated me with its twisty premise and left me spellbound by the memory of its richly-drawn characters." - Megan Shepherd
"A whip-smart, twisty thriller with a surprisingly big heart. First Lie Wins is the type of book that begs to be read in one sitting." - Kara Thomas
"I really enjoyed this - very unexpected and pacy with a brilliant central character." - Harriet Tyce
"Outstanding! The deeply woven characters in First Lie Wins pulled me in from the first page, then took me on a spellbinding ride. Ashley Elston has crafted an ingenious, unforgettable cat and mouse thriller!" - Wendy Walker
"Prepare to trust no one on this high-speed thrill ride through timelines, identities, and motives as you work to piece together Elston's expertly crafted puzzle. First Lie Wins is a fun, clever spin on the con artist novel, perfect for fans of The Lies I Tell and The Lady Upstairs." - Ashley Winstead
"Who is the cat and who is the mouse? It's hard to tell when even the bad guys are so likable that you can't help but root for them. Clever, twisty, and suspenseful, First Lie Wins kept me on my toes right up to the satisfying conclusion." - Diane Chamberlain
"Wildly inventive, diabolically clever....Filled with meticulously plotted details and stakes that will wholly consume you, Ashley Elston also delivers one of the most likeable, morally gray characters I've ever encountered. I devoured First Lie Wins and am now an Ashley Elston fan for life." - Julie Clark
"Sharp, engaging, and unputdownable. Elston executes hair-pin turns masterfully, leaving readers gasping in surprise but firmly in their seats and ready for more. A smart suspense with romantic elements that keeps the thrills coming and the reader thinking of the story long after the book is done." - Alyssa Cole
"First Lie Wins is the most suspenseful game of deception I've ever read... Ashley Elston peeled back layer upon layer of a carefully crafted plot, revealing a series of twists and reveals I never saw coming. Brilliant!" - Elle Cosimano
"What a box of tricks! First Lie Wins flickers past like a shadow-play: just when you think you've worked out what you're seeing, the shapes shift, the scene transforms, and -- hold on -- maybe you had it wrong a moment ago? Cool and clever and full-on fun, the sort of slippery high-stakes now-you-see-me-now-you-don't thriller that few novelists are bold enough to attempt these days. Pick it up, please. This is a good one." - A J Finn
"Buckle up. First Lie Wins features some of the best cat and mouse suspense I've read in years, while serving up plenty of heart along this wild ride. I'm still breathless." - Lisa Gardner
"You don't know who to trust in this taut and expertly plotted thriller from Ashley Elston. First Lie Wins is an edge-of-your-seat read that's as emotionally moving as it is gripping. I loved every minute of it!" - Mary Kubica
"First Lie Wins is a high-stakes thriller that brilliantly explores identity and love, truth and deception. Smart and sharp, fast-paced and twisty, this book kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last. Ashley Elston has crafted a truly unpredictable, unforgettable story. I loved it!" - Megan Miranda
"Absolutely brilliant. I devoured it." - Heidi Perks
"A suspenseful and taut page-turner that is impossible to put down! First Lie Wins captivated me with its twisty premise and left me spellbound by the memory of its richly-drawn characters." - Megan Shepherd
"A whip-smart, twisty thriller with a surprisingly big heart. First Lie Wins is the type of book that begs to be read in one sitting." - Kara Thomas
"I really enjoyed this - very unexpected and pacy with a brilliant central character." - Harriet Tyce
"Outstanding! The deeply woven characters in First Lie Wins pulled me in from the first page, then took me on a spellbinding ride. Ashley Elston has crafted an ingenious, unforgettable cat and mouse thriller!" - Wendy Walker
"Prepare to trust no one on this high-speed thrill ride through timelines, identities, and motives as you work to piece together Elston's expertly crafted puzzle. First Lie Wins is a fun, clever spin on the con artist novel, perfect for fans of The Lies I Tell and The Lady Upstairs." - Ashley Winstead
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