Ever started a book expecting a relaxing escape, only to get pulled into a vortex of suspicion and secrets? That's exactly what happens in Karin Slaughter's This Is Why We Lied, the latest pulse-pounding Will Trent thriller available as an unbridged Audible audiobook.
Will Trent, the sharp GBI investigator, and his new wife Sara Linton head to McAlpine Lodge for some off-the-grid romance. Perched on a stunning mountaintop, it's meant to be their unplug-and-reconnect spot. But one chilling scream later, the manager Mercy McAlpine lies dead, and a brutal storm washes out the only road. Suddenly, honeymoon vibes turn into survival mode—with a murderer hiding among the eight guests and that dysfunctional McAlpine clan.
What makes this crime thriller so addictive? Everyone's lying. Guests hide dark pasts, family members betray each other, and even Will and Sara have to question what they think they know. Slaughter weaves a web of domestic drama mixed with shocking twists—think family feuds exploding under pressure, alibis crumbling like wet paper, and clues buried in decades-old grudges. The isolated setting amps up the tension; no escape, no backup, just raw human nature on display.
Listening to this unbridged version feels intimate, like eavesdropping on a confession. The narrator brings every gasp and whisper to life, making those mountain winds howl right in your ears. It's packed with sensory punches: the creak of lodge floorboards, the metallic tang of fear-sweat, rain lashing windows like accusations. At around 12 hours, it's ideal for bingeing—pop in your earbuds during a commute, gym session, or evening walk, and let Will's methodical mind unravel the puzzle alongside you.
Picture curling up after dinner, letting the story's frenzy melt away your day. Or blasting it on a road trip, pausing only to debate 'whodunit' with passengers. Fans of locked-room mysteries, forensic details, or Slaughter's Pretty Girls series will devour this. It scratches that itch for smart suspense where no one's safe and justice feels fragile.
Grab this Will Trent audiobook and see why Parade calls it the perfect mix of shocks and domestic thrills. Your next obsession awaits—no unplugging required.
