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Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
4.0
challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Listen for the Lie is a mysterious and engaging, well produced audiobook with multiple narrators and a podcast element. This will be perfect for fans of Megan Goldin's The Night Swim. Five years ago, Lucy's best friend died and Lucy doesn't remember anything from that night. She's always been suspected but without evidence, her life has gradually reached a new normal over time. That is until a true crime podcast decides to feature Lucy for their new season. 

As the podcast is quite popular, Lucy's life is quickly turned upside down and she has to face her past in the small Texas town of Plumpton where everyone knows everything about everybody. Finally at the request of her grandmother, Lucy comes home to Plumpton and faces her biggest fears. 

Told from many perspectives and full of questions, this is an engaging read from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed this, but I did find the end fell just a bit flat for me. I think it will be a stunner for those who don't read thrillers too often, this is just a hazard of the number of thrillers I read each year. I am hard to surprise. 

Last, I think this is an audiobook for anyone. Even folks who don't typically like audiobooks or have trouble paying attention can give this a shot; with the great production value, multiple narrators, and fantastic podcast aspect, it is so easy to visualize and stay engaged with. Highly recommend!