A sophisticated, smart and fast-paced novel about revenge, obsession and... the perfect murder. From a New York Times bestselling author. A mix of Gone Girl and Strangers on a Train. A LIE COVERING A LIE Simon and Vicki Dobias are a wealthy, prosperous family from Chicago. He is a respected law professor, she is an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Calm, happy family life. But in reality, everything is absolutely not what it seems. All that remains on the surface is what they want to show people. And one of them may well be the killer...When brilliant socialite Lauren Bettencourt is found hanged, the Dobias' secret life comes to light. Their whirlwind romance on the side... Simon's twenty-one million dollar trust fund, which is about to mature... Vicky's long-term resentment and obsession with revenge... This is just the tip of the iceberg, and it will have the most devastating consequences. But while both Vicky and Simon are liars, who exactly is deceiving whom? Moreover, underneath this layer of hypocrisy lies another lie. Truly monstrous... “The fun is figuring out which parts of the story—if any—to trust. Ellis juggles a huge number of plot threads, and the result is incredibly interesting. It helps that almost every character in the book is inherently unreliable." - New York Times "A suspenseful, sexy, addictive, twisted and twisted novel." – James Patterson “Impressive!” – Chicago Tribune “The revelations here will surprise even the smartest readers. A complex story of treacherous revenge that is sure to win over fans." – Publishers Weekly “Absolutely dazzling! A clever thriller with a diabolical plot. A deeply insightful exploration of greed, obsession, revenge and justice. Exciting and irresistible!” – Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of Her Perfect Life “A breakneckly smart thriller. Infinitely surprising and a lot of fun." - Lisa Scottoline "A tense, cunning thriller that surprises just when you think you've got it all figured out." – R.L. Stine