Lies to Forever
First they stole her trust. Now they want her life.
A suspense-thriller by Marlene M Bell
2026 Winner Independent Author Award - Thriller
2026 Winner President's Book Awards - Suspense/Mystery
2026 Silver Winner Global Book Awards - Psychological Thriller
After being scammed out of her life savings by a trusted friend, April Manning 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 her worries are only getting started. 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 in the South 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 will love the quick pacing of Lies to Forever, the latest standalone thriller by award-winning novelist Marlene M. Bell. A breathtakingly fast weekend read!
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Praise for Lies to Forever
"For readers who want their domestic suspense emotionally layered as well as relentlessly paced, this book
delivers both without compromise." - 5-Stars THE BOOK REVUE
"A fan of Agatha Christie-like cozy mysteries, I indulged in every episode of Marlene M. Bell's Lies to Forever and could not get enough. It is one of those delightful stories where the author engaged me in the investigation from the start and let me discover the truth as the plot thickened. But, notwithstanding all the fair play and my four decades of reading murder mysteries, the ending took me by surprise!" - Reader Favorite 5 Stars
"Marlene M. Bell drops a white knuckled, sleep loss-inducing mystery thriller in LIES TO FOREVER, slipping its fingers into the reader's collar and yanking them hard into this fast-paced read. A worthy investment of time and loss of sleep, as the call to turn just one more page beckons." - IR Review
"Propulsive thriller of a too-nice woman's deadly awakening. This one is hard to put down." - Booklife Review
"What a book! Lies to Forever had me gripped from the first chapter. Marlene has a unique way of writing that keeps the reader completely immersed in the story. I love a good thriller/twist & this one did not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and grab this book... like now!" Amazon 5-Star Reader Review
"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 edgy whodunit keeps up its steam until the very end."- The Book Review Directory
