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Listen for the Lie: A Novel

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Amy Tintera
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Ratings
Book
387
Narrator
163
Release Date
March 5, 2024
Duration
9 hours 18 minutes
Summary
A 2025 Audie Award winner for Best Mystery!

'A world-class whodunit.' —Stephen King

“An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills.” —Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling and twisty...” —Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author

What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter?

After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life.

But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast 'Listen for the Lie,' and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it.

The truth is out there, if we just listen.

Long-listed, NPR Best Book of the Year, 2024 • Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2024 • Long-listed, Audible.com 100 Audible Essentials, 2024

'A lot of thrillers these days use the murder podcast as a plot device. This production simulates one better than any audiobook I’ve listened to, to an often hilarious effect. Also, January LaVoy expertly voices one of Lucy’s funniest tics: imagining how she would murder nearly every person with whom she comes in contact.' —Vulture

'Narrator January LaVoy is a treat to listen to, as she gives Lucy the sardonic tone she needs as she grapples with life. LaVoy is also a genius in the way she gives life to Lucy's inner voice—a psychological shoulder demon who wants to solve every issue with ... 'let's kill him.' —The Berkshire Eagle

'Narrator LaVoy absolutely shines as the broken yet charmingly cheeky heroine. Her tale is organically intermixed with podcast excerpts delivered in honeyed and wry tones by Will Damron, each bookended by delightful 'podcasty' melodies.' —Booklist

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

Couldn’t finish listening.. definitely listened to better books.

Profile Avatar Cdht63 Oct 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this twisty, humorous, unpredictable story! Narrator is excellent and clearly defines each character. My only complaint is the highly repetitive voice popping up all the time with “Let’s kill!”…incredibly annoying, distracting, and unnecessary in my opinion.

Profile Avatar Carol Mar 2024

The characters are wonderful and the humor perfect. The story flows and keeps you in suspense. Entertaining and well done. I will be looking forward to hearing more stories from both the author and narrator!

Profile Avatar Cooper S. Apr 2026

Couldn’t finish listening.. definitely listened to better books.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2026

Great listen

Profile Avatar Deborah G. Apr 2026

Love this book and the narrator was awesome!

Profile Avatar Mindee S. Apr 2026

Loved it! Kept me guessing till the end.

Profile Avatar Martin D. Apr 2026

Solid thriller

Profile Avatar Erika B. Jan 2026

Not great

Profile Avatar Emma P. Nov 2025

Truly amazing book

Profile Avatar Carol G. Nov 2025

Good book, very well written and narrated!

Profile Avatar Phacorah Oct 2025

I really enjoyed this one. Grandma is who I aspire to be in my aging years. This audio was realistic, funny at moments and nicely narrated.

Profile Avatar Shansell14 Oct 2025

The voices are annoying

Profile Avatar Kristin Sep 2025

One of the best books I've read this year.

Profile Avatar Luiza K. Sep 2025

Loved it as an audiobook!

Profile Avatar Mariella J. Sep 2025

I enjoyed the story and narrator. It kept me interested the whole time.

Profile Avatar Golden Aug 2025

Slow and found the dialogue between Savy and main character in her head annoying and distracting. I did get more into it the last half. Overall it was okay also this isn’t the type or genre I normally read

Profile Avatar Karen K. Aug 2025

I loved the way this book was narrated which the chapters and then the pod cast! I binged listen to this book. Very Twisty, and the main characters dark humor was wonderful. Cannot recommend this book enough!

Profile Avatar Emily C. Aug 2025

Didn’t love the narrator for some reason and took me a bit to get into but all in all it’s a good book!

Profile Avatar Kathleen B. Aug 2025

Characters were interesting

Profile Avatar heygij Jul 2025

So. Good.

Profile Avatar Robin H. Jul 2025

I so badly wanted to like this book, after seeing so many good reviews on TikTok/reels… I brought this to my book club as one of our summer book reads… I think the premise is good however, the format in which it was written leaves a lot to be desired. I had a difficult time connecting to the characters and really follow a timeline…. Unfortunately not one of my favorite books and couldn’t even finish it.

Profile Avatar Kelly G. Jul 2025

Fantastic book, Tintera is a wonderful writer.

Profile Avatar A A. Jun 2025

Enjoyable if somewhat twisting things to fit the plot more than probability at times. I liked the honesty of the main character's thoughts.

Profile Avatar Ruth M. Jun 2025

Totally enjoyed the book

Profile Avatar hml23 Jun 2025

good book

Profile Avatar Linda C. Jun 2025

Quick easy listening book.

Profile Avatar Navybrat71@yahoo.com May 2025

I loved it!

Profile Avatar callied64 Mar 2025

Totally didn't see the ending coming!

Profile Avatar JordanM23 Mar 2025

I loved this book! The end was a tiny bit lack luster for me, but…overall I’d give it five stars for sure! It had be on the edge of my seat, the whole time. The narration is one of the best I’ve ever read! If you like true crime and two voice narrations, this one is for you!!

Profile Avatar KarenLynn M. Mar 2025

This won an Audie for best narration mystery. I can see why. It’s a masterclass. The book was excellent. I’ve listened to a few true crime podcasts and found that aspect fun. I was surprised and amused. I will listen to this again. That’s why 5 stars.

Profile Avatar William Troyk Mar 2025

Great book and I loved the podcast format. Narration also good.

Profile Avatar Jenna tablet 6217 Mar 2025

Loved this book!

Profile Avatar Kali O. Mar 2025

first review after many many books - awesome!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2025

This narrator completely brought the characters to life with their nuanced voice acting, capturing the emotions of each character perfectly, making the story feel incredibly immersive and captivating.

Profile Avatar Hairgrlrachel07 Feb 2025

So so good! I wish I could say more but I would be giving it away. Just buy it you won’t be sorry. I was only sorry it ended.

Profile Avatar Andrea H. Feb 2025

Couldn’t stop listening from beginning to the end!

Profile Avatar Lisa D. Feb 2025

Not my type of book. Main character caustic and obnoxious. Read like a chick lit romance rather than a mystery. Characters felt like place holders rather than real people.

Profile Avatar Jennifer Z. Jan 2025

I loved this book. I couldn’t stop listening! The audio book was awesome! Just when you think you know, you don’t!

Profile Avatar Derrek L. Jan 2025

This was such a FUN book to listen too! The narrators were fantastic! The story was a fun thriller that kept me guessing, laughing and enjoying the entire time. I hope there is sequel with grandma included! I will be recommending this book to friends, family and anyone that will hear me. If you are on the fence, don't be choose this book and have a listen. You'll thank me later... :)

Profile Avatar Joy T. Jan 2025

This is really an amazing book! I would highly recommend this to eveyone.

Profile Avatar Leslie W. Dec 2024

The narrarators help you dive deep into this book as if it’s a movie. I never guess the outcome!! So good!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

Excellent narrator and book

Profile Avatar Jhorras3 Dec 2024

Loved this! The audiobook made it for this! Intriguing story!

Profile Avatar NurseAppel Dec 2024

Good book and narrators. Would recommend.

Profile Avatar MermaidAnna Nov 2024

Loved this book and the narrartor!

Profile Avatar Leann D. Oct 2024

Loved this book. and the end... all I can say was amazing. Loved the author and narrators. I need more of her now!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2024

Great great book. I enjoy every second of it! Well done to the narrators

Profile Avatar Zuleika Aug 2024

Excellent narration. A good thrill that provides some laugh out loud moments. Entertaining and engaging.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Enjoyed this book. Suspense, humor, and entertaining.

Profile Avatar Suzy B. Jul 2024

Loved this book and the narrator!

Profile Avatar Courtney A. Jul 2024

Super fun listen , highly recommend!

Profile Avatar Erin K. Jul 2024

Easy Listen, I suspected almost every character at one point. This is a standout story, definitely worth your credit!

Profile Avatar Noelle W. Jun 2024

Loved it.. great book read like a podcast with interviews! Kept me interested

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

Exciting and full of suspense

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

Kept me guessing till the end. Wanted to keep listening even outside my car. Great narrators.

Profile Avatar Todd N. Apr 2024

Decent book great narration.

Profile Avatar Chelsea D. Mar 2024

Ok, I know you have been seeing the hype for this book all over the dang place, but I'm gonna add my review to it. This book was so good. I don't know what it is about a mystery book with a podcast aspect to it, but I've been obsessed lately. And I think that's why this book is getting so much hype. I'll be honest, I didn't expect the ending until, like, right before it, but it wasn't

Listen for the Lie: A Novel

Listen for the Lie: A Novel

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