Description: In this sexy, fast-paced literary thriller, Unger takes readers on a breathtaking ride in which a young New York writer's good deed has terrible consequences and leaves her running for her life.
Review Quotes: "This mystery's surprising twists will make your jaw drop."--Cosmopolitan
"Suspenseful, sensitive, sexy, subtle."--Lee Child, author of The Hard Way "A tightly written thriller . . . Maintains a high adrenaline level throughout . . . The book's characters are fully formed, and the action is depicted with satisfying breathlessness."--San Francisco Chronicle "Perfect pitch, characters we can recognize as versions of ourselves, a plot in which a vague sense of suspense almost instantly appears and then grows with the speed of a waterslide. . . . Lip-smacking good."--Chicago Tribune"Harlan Coben has a new rival for his thriller crown."--John Connolly, author of The Black Angel and Bad Men "A stunning, powerful novel! Lisa Unger's taut prose grabs the reader from word one and never lets go. In this tantalizing tale of family suspense, beware of who you trust and be forewarned about what might happen next."--Lisa Gardner, author of Alone and The Perfect Husband
"A high-wire balance of tension and resolution. . . . Unger's exploration of deeper themes like frayed family ties makes this a memorable effort."--Baltimore Sun
"[Unger's] engaging narrative wins us over."--Entertainment Weekly
"Unger's plot twists and turns will force you to stay up past your bedtime, just as you do with the books of a more seasoned James Patterson or Michael Connelly."--Richmond Times-Dispatch
"A high-velocity plot that pulls the reader along on Ridley's dangerous quest, and Unger skillfully keeps her, and us, guessing about whom to trust. . . . Ridley is a smart, engaging narrator, charming but not cloying, courageous but not foolish about it. . . . Unger also paints a convincing, affectionate portrait of New York City. . . . A complex and gripping story about the dark side of the best intentions, Beautiful Lies is a satisfying thriller."--St. Petersburg Times
"With breathless speed, Unger is off on an action-packed journey of treachery and intrigue--and sex and romance. . . . Deep as well as clever, and Unger plays it out thrillingly."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Unger's ability to generate spine-tingling suspense while evoking the danger and glamour of New York City is matched by her skill in creating memorable, realistic characters. . . . Unger takes readers on a pulse-pounding ride through the Big Apple. . . . Will please both pace-obsessed thriller fans and those who want to savor the more subtle aspects of character development."--Booklist (starred review)