A dark, addictive psychological thriller about sisterhood, secrets, and how far one woman will go to keep her life from falling apart.
 
When Leslie’s estranged sister Robin dies before they can reunite, Leslie makes a split-second decision that changes everything. Desperate to claim their shared inheritance, she hires a mysterious young woman to impersonate her sister. But as the lie deepens and the deception unravels, Leslie finds herself trapped in a web of guilt, obsession, and danger she can no longer control.
 
In The Better Liar, Tanen Jones delivers a gripping debut that explores the complexities of family loyalty, identity, and moral compromise. As the two women become entangled in their shared deception, the story alternates between their perspectives—revealing buried trauma and shocking truths that challenge every assumption.
 
Set against the dusty backdrop of New Mexico, this psychological thriller simmers with slow-burning tension and emotional intensity. With sharp prose and a twist you won’t see coming, Jones examines the lies we tell to survive—and the ones that destroy us.
 
Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, The Better Liar is an intelligent, emotionally charged thriller about sisterhood, deceit, and the slippery boundary between truth and illusion.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A riveting debut psychological thriller full of unexpected twists.
Complex female characters and layered moral tension.
Perfect pacing—slow burn meets explosive ending.
Explores grief, identity, and the consequences of deceit.
Hailed as one of the best debut thrillers of the year by critics.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Gone Girl and The Silent Patient.
Readers who love dark, character-driven thrillers.
Book clubs that enjoy twisty moral dilemmas.
Anyone drawn to stories about family secrets and identity.
 
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