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Look Closer

By: David Ellis
Narrated by: Will Damron, Hillary Huber, Elizabeth Garrett, Steve West
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Publisher's summary

“Wildly entertaining.”—New York Times Book Review

From the bestselling and award-winning author comes a wickedly clever and fast-paced novel of greed, revenge, obsession—and quite possibly the perfect murder.

Simon and Vicky couldn’t seem more normal: a wealthy Chicago couple, he a respected law professor, she an advocate for domestic violence victims. A stable, if unexciting marriage. But one thing’s for sure: absolutely nothing is what it seems. The pair are far from normal, and one of them just may be a killer.

When the body of a beautiful socialite is found hanging in a mansion in a nearby suburb, Simon and Vicky’s secrets begin to unravel. A secret whirlwind affair. A twenty-million-dollar trust fund about to come due. A decades-long grudge and obsession with revenge. These are just a few of the lies that make up the complex web... and they will have devastating consequences. And while both Vicky and Simon are liars, just who exactly is conning who? Part Gone Girl and part Strangers on a Train, Look Closer is a wild rollercoaster of a read that will have you questioning everything you think you know.

©2022 David Ellis (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"I’ll tell you what—Look Closer is James Patterson’s Book Club selection. You won’t forget this novel, and these characters—good and bad—for a long time."—James Patterson

“Serpentine revelations will surprise even the cleverest mystery readers. This complex tale of triple-crossings and devious revenge should win Ellis new fans.”—Publishers Weekly

“Twisty, intricately plotted…. Even seasoned mystery readers won’t be able to predict all the knots in Simon and Vicky’s tangled web of deception. A roller-coaster ride full of unexpected twists and turns.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Great story!! Kept me guessing right up until the end. Great narrations too! Loved the 4 different narrators for the 4 main characters.

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5 Star Thriller

I absolutely loved this book. It kept me guessing until the very end. I could not quit listening. The characters were so well developed.

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Great twist

Interested psychological read, but lagged a little bit in places. Liked the twists and turns.

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Great book

I loved the twists and turns this book leads you through. It isn’t until the last chapters before it all comes together

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Lots of twists

The author did a good job of weaving in so many twists and turns. Truly didn’t see the ending coming.

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Wow!!!!!

The BEST book I have read in a very long time! Twists and turns from beginning to end leaving me speechless and my jaw wide open! Wow!! Fantastic character development and storyline. Just wow!

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A new twist at every turn

This will keep you on your toes. Just when you think you have it figured out, a new twist. Kept my full attention.

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One of my favorite thrillers this year

Talk about twist, I thought to my self "no way" multiple times throughout this book. If you like suspense thrillers then this is a great read.

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Compelling and unique

Really enjoyable and special. Never read anything quite the same an will read more by author!

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Lots of plot twists!

Great storyline! I enjoyed the twists and turns; the story definitely kept my interest to the very end!

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