The Last Lie Told

The Last Lie Told

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  • Author:Debra Webb
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From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the thrilling first installment in the Finley O’Sullivan series, featuring a legal investigator haunted by her past and obsessed with the truth。

Legal investigator Finley O’Sullivan searches for evidence the police overlooked, wading through secrets, lies, and betrayal to find answers。 With the unsolved murder of her husband still very much on her mind, Finley must confront her own personal trauma on a daily basis。 Lies are part of her livelihood, but they’re also the reason she can’t get justice for the man she loved。

When a man imprisoned for murder recants his confession, claiming he cleaned up the mess for his girlfriend—the victim’s own daughter—Finley takes on the case。 She discovers the victim had identical twin daughters…and the sisters have very different accounts of the crime。

As she dives headlong into the twins’ traumatic past, Finley will have to contend with her own demons to get to the truth—before it’s too late。

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William de Rham

Having read all the 5-star raves, I had been hoping for a good legal mystery or thriller。 While “The Last Lie Told” shows some promise at the beginning, it goes on to prove itself woefully deficient in many areas。Initially, main character Finley O’Sullivan seems like she will be an interesting character。 The daughter of a powerful judge, the victim of rape during her husband’s murder, and a former prosecutor on suspension because she blew up in court, she now works as an investigator for the top Having read all the 5-star raves, I had been hoping for a good legal mystery or thriller。 While “The Last Lie Told” shows some promise at the beginning, it goes on to prove itself woefully deficient in many areas。Initially, main character Finley O’Sullivan seems like she will be an interesting character。 The daughter of a powerful judge, the victim of rape during her husband’s murder, and a former prosecutor on suspension because she blew up in court, she now works as an investigator for the top-notch but alcoholic attorney who is her godfather。 A strong, determined woman beset by conflict, both internal and external, she seems a character that readers can grow to like and root for。Additionally, in the beginning, author Debra Webb seems fairly skilled at planting the kinds of questions that keep readers turning the pages to discover the answers。Unfortunately, the novel quickly loses credibility。 The author seems to have very little knowledge of the law, criminal prosecution or defense, or lawyers and the rules they must live by—which is a big problem if you’re writing a novel about the law。For example, she has the supposedly top-notch attorney agree to represent the wife and daughters, or “family,” of a murder victim。 But each of the three family members is a suspect in her own right。 Which means that the interests of all three conflict。 In the face of such glaring conflicts—conflicts that any first-year law student would recognize—no competent attorney would agree to represent more than one of them。This is a glaring error—as glaring as twice—yes, twice—referring to an attorney as “council” (meaning a committee or board or commission) instead of using the correct appellation: “counsel” (meaning advisor or advocate) And there are many more。For instance, Finley, an attorney, thinks she can break laws and ethical rules because she’s working, not as a lawyer, but as a “legal investigator。” Wrong。 It doesn’t matter what job she’s doing, she’s still bound by the legal and ethical duties applicable to all attorneys。 And, as talented an attorney as she is supposed to be, she would know that。 She also thinks that if she's the one to break the rules, her godfather will be shielded from any blowback。 As a talented attorney, she surely would know that she is her godfather's agent and that he is responsible for her conduct。It's also clear that the author knows very little about prisons。 Finley seems to be able to waltz in and out of one of Tennessee's state prisons and interview anyone she pleases, either legitimately or by subterfuge。 Sorry, prisons just don’t work that way。Equally disappointing, although Finley is supposed to be a top-notch investigator, her skills beyond interviewing—what makes her special as an investigator—are left unexplored。 And although the novel takes place in Nashville and involves the music industry, readers will learn almost nothing about either。Bottom line? In my opinion, this novel was poorly researched and lacks the necessary understanding of the worlds and concepts it seeks to explore。I also found the quality of the writing to be very uneven。 At times, the prose is clear and straightforward。 At others, it’s awkward and graceless and padded with unnecessary and irrelevant descriptions that add nothing to the story。 And it’s filled with clichés! Consider the following passage:"She suspected the DA, the chief, maybe even the mayor wanted her to fade quietly into the sunset。 She was a thorn of some sort in their collective sides。 'I’m not asking you to walk around on eggshells forever,' Matt urged。 'Just until I have a handle on what’s going down。'" Webb, Debra。 The Last Lie Told (Finley O’Sullivan) (p。 69)。 Thomas & Mercer。 Kindle Edition。Four, possibly five, clichés in four sentences? That’s got to be some kind of record。The writing is also way overburdened by descriptions of characters’ physical reactions based on their feelings: guts wrench; heads explode; faces blank; deep breaths are inhaled; stomachs churn; eyes roll; etc。, etc。And for those readers who are offended by profanity, be aware: there’s a lot of it in this novel。Finally, the solution to the main mystery is neither surprising nor particularly original。 It’s telegraphed along the way, and it’s been done before in books, movies, and on TV。 Other, more minor mysteries are left unresolved, apparently to be revisited in the next and/or succeeding volumes。The novel’s “About the Author” section states, among other things, that Ms。 Webb has written more than 150 novels。 That’s a big accomplishment。 But based on this performance, I have to wonder whether quality has been sacrificed for quantity。 。。。more

Karen Helms

Tangled liesCould not put this book down。 Suspense the entire book with a lot of tangled relationships creating a surprising ending。

Guerre Thomas

The best "First Read" ever Most of the reviews of this book talk about how well plotted it is。 No arguments from me。 This author is so good, she nailed every aspect of each character's mental health issues。 She also has a good grasp of how lawyers and law enforcement works。 I'm trying to detail as much as I can about how impressed I am about this book and author without spoilers。 There were a few instances where, while realistic, I questioned her need to add those 2 things, embellishments。 I ju The best "First Read" ever Most of the reviews of this book talk about how well plotted it is。 No arguments from me。 This author is so good, she nailed every aspect of each character's mental health issues。 She also has a good grasp of how lawyers and law enforcement works。 I'm trying to detail as much as I can about how impressed I am about this book and author without spoilers。 There were a few instances where, while realistic, I questioned her need to add those 2 things, embellishments。 I just considered it style because those instances are real occurrences that do happen。 If you're familiar with the areas of mental health and social work, or know someone in these fields, then you will have a good idea of where the book is going。 And it does but the author adds some zig zags that add all the needed puzzle pieces for a satisfying wrap up。 Highly recommend this book, especially if you like thrillers/mysteries。 I'm going to read all of her other work I'm so impressed。 。。。more

Sarah

Well Debra Webb has started a new series with The Last Lie Told and I can’t wait for the next book to come out because I want to know what Fin will find out about her deceased husband Derrick and his death and the secrets he kept from her。 I am totally hooked on this series and I can’t wait until it unfolds and everything in unveiled。As for the first book I loved how it introduced the characters and the ongoing storyline。 The mystery in this book was also great with all kinds of twist and turns Well Debra Webb has started a new series with The Last Lie Told and I can’t wait for the next book to come out because I want to know what Fin will find out about her deceased husband Derrick and his death and the secrets he kept from her。 I am totally hooked on this series and I can’t wait until it unfolds and everything in unveiled。As for the first book I loved how it introduced the characters and the ongoing storyline。 The mystery in this book was also great with all kinds of twist and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the entire book。 Some of them even blew my mind, but I am not going to share because I refuse to give spoilers。 You will just have to read the book Abe be ready to have your mind twisted。The Last Lie Told gets five out of stars has I patiently wait for the next book in the series to come out! 。。。more

Kpshared

Excellent twisty page turner!Enjoyed it very much! I did not see the ending that was coming until it was there。 I would read another about Finley。

Elizabeth Pope

I received this book as one of my free Amazon first pick books for the month。 I have not read a good murder stately in so long, this one sucked me in immediately。 I had no idea it would be the first in a series! So excited to continue Finleys story!

Kris Keppeler

couldn’t put it downIf you like thrilling mysteries, this one fits the bill。 It keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next。

Melissa May

What a awesome start to a new series !!The last lie told keeps you on the edge of your seat! A great plot with a lot of twists and turns! I couldn’t put it down!It’s suspenseful, emotional, and unpredictable! Finley is a legal investigator and while privately trying to investigate her husband’s unsolved murder she takes on a another case。 A man who confessed a murder now says he didn’t do it, and claims he confessed for his girlfriend the victims daughter。 It’s the start of a complicated case th What a awesome start to a new series !!The last lie told keeps you on the edge of your seat! A great plot with a lot of twists and turns! I couldn’t put it down!It’s suspenseful, emotional, and unpredictable! Finley is a legal investigator and while privately trying to investigate her husband’s unsolved murder she takes on a another case。 A man who confessed a murder now says he didn’t do it, and claims he confessed for his girlfriend the victims daughter。 It’s the start of a complicated case that will keep you guessing till the surprising ending。 I absolutely loved it!! Finley is my new favorite heroine! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series !Highly recommended! I received this arc from the author and this review is my honest opinion! 。。。more

Jodie

A legal investigator whose brutal attack and the murder of her husband Derrick haunts Finley O'Sullivan in this new series by Debra Webb。 Finley is determined to find the truth about what happened to her husband。 She feels responsible for his death, yet things are not as they seem。 With each new lead, she starts to learn that maybe she never really knew her husband at all。 Her godfather Jack, head of the investigative agency she works for takes a new case。 A convicted Killer who recants his con A legal investigator whose brutal attack and the murder of her husband Derrick haunts Finley O'Sullivan in this new series by Debra Webb。 Finley is determined to find the truth about what happened to her husband。 She feels responsible for his death, yet things are not as they seem。 With each new lead, she starts to learn that maybe she never really knew her husband at all。 Her godfather Jack, head of the investigative agency she works for takes a new case。 A convicted Killer who recants his confession takes them down a path that neither wanted to go。 Matt her close friend lends his help with insider info that is helpful in her case and her。 Their friendship has helped her through the years, but we wonder if there might be more in their future。 The judge (aka her mom) provides angst to Finley, and I very much look forward to this mother-daughter relationship。 The two plots play out side by side, and the twists and turns keep you engaged。 Debra Webb never disappoints in her cat and mouse thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page。 Her style of writing keeps the reader turning the pages and just when you think you have the story figured out, she throws a curveball。 If you haven't read any of her books, then I recommend this one or any of this authors books。 They are all very much worth a thrill ride not to be missed! 。#NetGalley,#Thomas&Mercer,#TheLastLieTold 。。。more

Carolyn Baird

Lol。 I spent the whole time trying to figure out the lie。 I am partial to this author but I still have expectations。 Maybe more than for others。 You get well developed characters, a sound story, skilled writing, and an intricate plot。 It's about relationships, good and bad。 You will have to pay attention and think。 And you may stay up all night because you can't find a good place to stop! Lol。 I spent the whole time trying to figure out the lie。 I am partial to this author but I still have expectations。 Maybe more than for others。 You get well developed characters, a sound story, skilled writing, and an intricate plot。 It's about relationships, good and bad。 You will have to pay attention and think。 And you may stay up all night because you can't find a good place to stop! 。。。more

Ellen Weaver

LOVED this book! Introducing Finley O’Sullivan, a legal investigator reeling from the mysterious murder of her husband while trying to solve another heinous crime。 Debra has hit another home run with this new series。 Fresh characters, suspense every page! Lies all around her where’s the truth??

Margaret Yelton

The Last Lie Told is the first book in a new series by Debra Webb。 Finley is struggling daily living with the aftermath of her husband's murder, and her brutal attack。 We follow along as Finley and her boss, become tangles up in trying to protect their new clients from claims by a man in prison claiming his innocence。 What follows is a spell binding storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat。 I most definitely would recommend this book to others。 I was provided a copy of this book in The Last Lie Told is the first book in a new series by Debra Webb。 Finley is struggling daily living with the aftermath of her husband's murder, and her brutal attack。 We follow along as Finley and her boss, become tangles up in trying to protect their new clients from claims by a man in prison claiming his innocence。 What follows is a spell binding storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat。 I most definitely would recommend this book to others。 I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion。 This in no way affects my opinion as expressed in this review。 。。。more

Mary Lawson

The Last Lie ToldDebra WebbIf you want a story that has you having to keep reading because you can’t figure out who is guilty, then this is it! I could not put it down because so many twists and turns keep you turning the pages。 As Finley tries to unravel the web around the murder of Legard it only gets more complicated as more is uncovered。 During the same time the unsolved murder of her husband is being looked at again。 With the support of her friend and boss, Jack, she wades through all the l The Last Lie ToldDebra WebbIf you want a story that has you having to keep reading because you can’t figure out who is guilty, then this is it! I could not put it down because so many twists and turns keep you turning the pages。 As Finley tries to unravel the web around the murder of Legard it only gets more complicated as more is uncovered。 During the same time the unsolved murder of her husband is being looked at again。 With the support of her friend and boss, Jack, she wades through all the lies looking for the truth。 A late night read that keeps pulling you into it until the surprised ending。I received an ARC for an honest review。 。。。more

Cassandra

An excellent start to a new series! I loved the storyline and the characters。 A few surprise twists definitely made for a page turner。 Finley is a character people can relate to。 I can't wait to see what happens in her life next。 An excellent start to a new series! I loved the storyline and the characters。 A few surprise twists definitely made for a page turner。 Finley is a character people can relate to。 I can't wait to see what happens in her life next。 。。。more

Donna Shaw

Finley is a investigator recovering from a nervous breakdown over the murder of her husband and is determined to find the killers。 She and her boss, Jack, an alcoholic lawyer, take on case involving the murder of a wealthy husband and the father of identical twin daughters。 The man who confessed to his death is in prison and claims to have new evidence proving that he did not commit the murder。 As Finley delves into the case, she discovers that everyone is lying。 The twins and their mother have Finley is a investigator recovering from a nervous breakdown over the murder of her husband and is determined to find the killers。 She and her boss, Jack, an alcoholic lawyer, take on case involving the murder of a wealthy husband and the father of identical twin daughters。 The man who confessed to his death is in prison and claims to have new evidence proving that he did not commit the murder。 As Finley delves into the case, she discovers that everyone is lying。 The twins and their mother have a very complicated relationship that keeps the reader engrossed in the story。 Finley doesn’t get the justice for her husband that she seeks in this novel and I’m looking forward to reading future novels in this series。 。。。more

Donna Shaw

Finley is a investigator recovering from a nervous breakdown over the murder of her husband and is determined to find the killers。 She and her boss, Jack, an alcoholic lawyer, take on case involving the murder of a wealthy husband and the father of identical twin daughters。 The man who confessed to his death is in prison and claims to have new evidence proving that he did not commit the murder。 As Finley delves into the case, she discovers that everyone is lying。 The twins and their mother have Finley is a investigator recovering from a nervous breakdown over the murder of her husband and is determined to find the killers。 She and her boss, Jack, an alcoholic lawyer, take on case involving the murder of a wealthy husband and the father of identical twin daughters。 The man who confessed to his death is in prison and claims to have new evidence proving that he did not commit the murder。 As Finley delves into the case, she discovers that everyone is lying。 The twins and their mother have a very complicated relationship that keeps the reader engrossed in the story。 Finley doesn’t get the justice for her husband that she seeks in this novel and I’m looking forward to reading future novels in this series。 。。。more

Phylis Carpenter

I just have to say that I love Finley O'Sullivan she is a Sassy Investigator who does not get along well with her Mother that she refers to as Judge。 Jack is her boss and he doesn't get along with the Judge either anymore and Finley isn't sure what happened there because they used to be really close。As an old murder case reopens there seem to be more questions than there were before and things aren't like they used to be。 This is a book that will have you on the edge of your seat and you will ha I just have to say that I love Finley O'Sullivan she is a Sassy Investigator who does not get along well with her Mother that she refers to as Judge。 Jack is her boss and he doesn't get along with the Judge either anymore and Finley isn't sure what happened there because they used to be really close。As an old murder case reopens there seem to be more questions than there were before and things aren't like they used to be。 This is a book that will have you on the edge of your seat and you will hardly want to put it down。 I carried this book with me every where so I could finish it quickly。 I think you will enjoy it and I can't wait to read more by Debra Webb in the future。 。。。more

Lori Greene

Wow。 From the first page to the last this story keeps you guessing。 Absolutely loved it。

Lori

I thank NetGalley, the publishers Thomas & Mercer, and author Debra Webb for this great read。 This is my honest opinion。 I just finished this book and already can't wait for more books with these characters。 A definite yes, do read。 Finley is a former ADA who had a breakdown in court that cost her the job。 She was back to work too soon after the murder of her husband and assault on her, they said。 The case is unsolved。 Now she works for her godfather, Jack as a private investigator, and she is t I thank NetGalley, the publishers Thomas & Mercer, and author Debra Webb for this great read。 This is my honest opinion。 I just finished this book and already can't wait for more books with these characters。 A definite yes, do read。 Finley is a former ADA who had a breakdown in court that cost her the job。 She was back to work too soon after the murder of her husband and assault on her, they said。 The case is unsolved。 Now she works for her godfather, Jack as a private investigator, and she is the best at it as she has an uncanny ability to dig in the right places。The story starts with a man in prison requesting a new trial because he has proof he didn't murder the man he confessed to killing and blames one of the identical twins whose father was murdered。 It starts all sorts of trouble and Jack must defend the girl who hasn't even left her home in years。 But did she do it? Or did her twin? Or was it the man in prison all along? Finley sets out to find the truth and working with the twins and their mother proves to be a tangled mess。 One twin a recluse and one twin moved away never wanting to return。 She must, however, but refuses to step into the home she was raised in。 One twin won't go in and one won't go out。 Finley’s mother, a judge wants her to stay away from the case the DA wants her to stay away from the case too which makes her stay all the more。 Finley is also on a quest to destroy the ones responsible for her attack and the murder of her husband she's convinced she knows who but the detectives don't believe her so she will continue to pursue them herself。 Her focus now is on helping Jack prove his client innocent。 The story left strings to future books making it hard to wait for them。 。。。more

Beth Moylan

Wow!!! I got to read an ARC of The Last Lie Told。 This was a great read and one I just couldn't put down。 Fran O'Sullivan is a legal investigator whose husband was murdered and she is trying to find answers。 Fran takes on a new case with friend Jack and is trying to find out what really happened during a murder 5 years ago to a music mogul。 The person who claimed was guilty is now saying he is innocent and Fran is trying to find out what really happened。 It has so many twists and turns and an en Wow!!! I got to read an ARC of The Last Lie Told。 This was a great read and one I just couldn't put down。 Fran O'Sullivan is a legal investigator whose husband was murdered and she is trying to find answers。 Fran takes on a new case with friend Jack and is trying to find out what really happened during a murder 5 years ago to a music mogul。 The person who claimed was guilty is now saying he is innocent and Fran is trying to find out what really happened。 It has so many twists and turns and an ending that you just never expected。 I can't wait to read the next in the series。 。。。more

Vickie

Finley O’Sullivan, the protagonist of a new series, is my new favorite heroine。 Smart, determined and with a past that could kill a weaker person, Finley is a legal investigator who throws her best efforts into whatever task she is assigned。 Working with Jack, the head of the investigative agency and her godfather, Finley is tenacious as well as compassionate with the clients。 The realistic portrayal of the characters, with all of their weaknesses and self-doubts, is what makes this author one o Finley O’Sullivan, the protagonist of a new series, is my new favorite heroine。 Smart, determined and with a past that could kill a weaker person, Finley is a legal investigator who throws her best efforts into whatever task she is assigned。 Working with Jack, the head of the investigative agency and her godfather, Finley is tenacious as well as compassionate with the clients。 The realistic portrayal of the characters, with all of their weaknesses and self-doubts, is what makes this author one of the best and one of my go-to authors when I want a good book to read。 This book was exceptional in that it introduced a new series with a complicated plot and plenty of suspects to choose from。 The twists were innumerable and there were plenty of surprises along the way, too。 I liked the relationships that Finley had with Jack and her friend Matt, a man who seems to want more but who isn’t pushy about it。 I was captivated by Finlay’s mother, the Judge, because she has few attributes of a mom and all of the characteristics of a woman seeking more power。 I am looking forward to finding out more about their broken relationship in future books of the series。 The plot is one that is original, with a killer recanting his confession and the repercussions from his actions to all involved in the original murder, investigation and conviction。 There are some real lowlifes in the book who genuinely need to be taken behind the woodshed and have some sense knocked into them。 But they are integral parts of the story, so I was content just to dislike them。 There is a sub-plot, too, in which Finley is trying desperately to find the men who murdered her husband Derrick and left her injured in body and soul。 There are quite a few twists in that part of the tale, too! Fans of suspense with a kick butt female protagonist will enjoy this new series as much as I did and look forward to the next book。DisclaimerDisclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via Netgalley。 I was not required to write a positive review。 The opinions expressed are my own。 I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising。” Final note: I pre-ordered my own copy of this book because I love the author’s writing style so much that I have a collection of them。 。。。more

Cindy Reifel

Now THIS sis a GREAT Read!!Love Ms。 Webb's books and, as usual, she keeps upping her own game! Finley O'Sullivan is a lawyer on suspension, and fired from the DA's office。 She is now working for her friend, Jake, as an investigator。 She didn't expect that she would be working on a very high profile case as her 'comeback'。 She has been quietly trying to work on the unsolved murder of her husband a year ago, but this case appears to, somehow run partially along the same lines。 Everything is a puzz Now THIS sis a GREAT Read!!Love Ms。 Webb's books and, as usual, she keeps upping her own game! Finley O'Sullivan is a lawyer on suspension, and fired from the DA's office。 She is now working for her friend, Jake, as an investigator。 She didn't expect that she would be working on a very high profile case as her 'comeback'。 She has been quietly trying to work on the unsolved murder of her husband a year ago, but this case appears to, somehow run partially along the same lines。 Everything is a puzzle。 Every word a lie。 Every witness, suspect, informant has an agenda。 Solving this case, and possibly her husbands'' is not going be easy in any way。 Then again, nothing worthwhile is ever easy。 。。。more

Jo Ann Reinhold

Struggling to come back from the edge after the brutal and unsolved murder of her husband, legal investigator Finley O’Sullivan pours herself into a twisted case of murder where power and money are woven together with lies and secrets。 And at the center are two sisters, twins, light and dark, and it is Finley's job to untangle the threads and discover the truth while facing down her own demons。I have to say that this might be my favorite book by this author。 This book is just。。。。。different。。。in Struggling to come back from the edge after the brutal and unsolved murder of her husband, legal investigator Finley O’Sullivan pours herself into a twisted case of murder where power and money are woven together with lies and secrets。 And at the center are two sisters, twins, light and dark, and it is Finley's job to untangle the threads and discover the truth while facing down her own demons。I have to say that this might be my favorite book by this author。 This book is just。。。。。different。。。in a good way。 These characters are damaged, flawed, with an edge but sharp and totally fleshed out and likable。 You find yourself rooting for them to make it。The story is riveting, well written, with twists you won't see coming。 。。。more

Maureen ~Bitch Can Write A Book

Great start to a new series。 I couldn’t put this book down。 I am so intrigued with Finley O’Sullivan。 I can’t wait to see what is in store for this series。 Debra Webb is such a brilliant storyteller。 She has such a way about her。 Sucks you in and doesn’t let go! This is a must read!