Micro review: 'Let Me Lie' is another star addition to the domestic thriller genre

British thriller author Clare Mackintosh's third and recent novel might be lighter in suspense compared to her previous two books, but it is packed with tension, family drama, emotional complexities, and secrets so gripping one would not want to miss. But Mackintosh's genius in plotting and storytelling is revealed towards the end with her gut-punching twist.
The book follows the 26-year-old new mother Anna Johnson who has been freshly orphaned by her parents' suicides. Grappling with the magnanimity of motherhood, at the same time being grief-stricken, Anna seems adrift and a bit disconnected with reality. When Anna gets a mysterious card during her mother's first death anniversary, she is convinced of her doubts regarding her parents' death. When Anna is deemed delusional and cast aside, retired detective Murray Mackenzie agrees to help her. But as the investigations begin, Anna starts getting anonymous threats and she must choose between either the truth or her baby's safety.
Mackintosh beautifully portrays the complex relationship Anna shares with her family and the dedicated hard-work of a retired civil servant. has subtle undertones of mental health issues, from the emotional intricacies of Murray's character to Anna's troubled psyche and her post-partum depression. Mackintosh is a talented author who promises to shock and surprise the reader with every book -- be it a suspenseful thriller or a compelling psychological drama. is another star addition to the domestic thriller genre that has hooked the reading public for its nerve-wracking twists and turns.
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writes in a review, "Shocking twists share the page with meditations on love, loss, marriage, and mental illness, and though not every revelation feels earned, the overall story amply satisfies."
said, “Shrewd, skilful.”
, New York Times bestselling author, writes about the book, "Clare Mackintosh has nailed it again. Let Me Lie is an emotional ride with fantastic twists.”