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Lies to Forever

First they stole her trust. Now they want her life.

A suspense-thriller by Marlene M Bell

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April Manning’s generous nature has always been a gift, and her greatest weakness. After being scammed out of her life savings by a trusted friend, April is left with an eviction notice and one last hope: reclaiming her position as an interior designer at her old architectural firm, even if it means a showdown with head architect Hunter Ellis, her cheating ex.

But that’s not the only hitch. When the owner of the firm turns up dead, the last thing April expects to find is the bloody murder weapon on her doorstep.

Now the killer sets a plan for April and suspicion flares at every turn…from the mysterious new handyman, to an estranged family member she’s tried to forget. Chased from her dream home and cornered like prey, April is hemmed by the wintry forests of Tennessee with few options. As chilling memories of childhood abandonment haunt her, it seems everyone has a hidden agenda to take April down. 

Only one thing is certain. A monster is stalking Smoky Creek, and April must unmask them before they land the fatal blow.

Readers of Sarah Alderson and Kiersten Modglin will love the twisted betrayals and dark obsession of Lies to Forever, the latest standalone thriller by award-winning novelist Marlene M. Bell.

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Praise for Lies to Forever

"Marlene M. Bell delivers a gripping domestic thriller that fuses emotional vulnerability with relentless suspense. 

Opening with the striking line, “I WAS EVICTED twenty minutes ago”, the novel instantly anchors readers in April’s spiraling crisis. Bell’s sharp pacing, vivid detail, and layered twists create a tense, immersive experience, while her heroine’s resilience keeps the emotional stakes high throughout, culminating in a deeply satisfying payoff. A must-read for fans of smart, character-driven suspense fiction. Highly recommended," - The International Review of Books

"Author Marlene M. Bell has crafted a gripping, psychological thriller. ...a suspense-laden drama where the twists and turns of the plot are genuinely surprising and rewarding." - The Book Review Directory