Here She Lies [Paperback]

Kate Pepper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2007

When she discovers evidence of her husband's infidelity, Annie Goodman's life is thrown asunder and she flees with her young daughter to the one person she has always trusted-her twin sister, Julie. In this safe harbor, the sisters quickly become as close as they were as children. But when Annie tries to get a job, her safe harbor turns rocky-she's arrested, her credit cards are stolen, and her very identity is in question. Seeking solace with Julie, she finds her twin sister gone-along with her daughter.

It soon becomes clear that nothing Annie previously believed is certain-and that she is the only one who can find her child, and reclaim the life that someone has stolen from her...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Pepper's newest whodunit (following last year's One Cold Night) is a suspenseful, well-written yarn that will leave most readers guessing until the final (albeit derivative) twist. Narrator Annie Milliken, a young mother, having recently found evidence that her husband, Bobby, has been cheating, decides to leave him for a new life in New York State with her identical twin sister, Julie. The happy reunion is marred when a murdered woman—who bears a striking resemblance to the Milliken twins—is found on Julie's property, just as Annie and her infant daughter arrive. Uncertain whether the killer was targeting them, and unsettled by Bobby's presence at the scene, Annie finds things going from bad to worse when she herself becomes a suspect. Though the plot may be a little hard to swallow, and the villain's motivation is a little undercooked, those looking for a quick, distracting thrill will find it here. (May)
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Review

"A cast of strong, intelligent characters [with] enough curve balls to keep the tension high throughout, maintaining suspense right up to the final sentence...intriguing and satisfying." --My Shelf

"If you love Alfred Hitchcock classic mysteries, then do not hesitate to buy this book. Just when you think you know what is going on, a new twist springs a fresh revelation on you. A fascinating read." --Huntress Reviews

"If you're looking for an engaging, page-turning thriller, pick up Here She Lies. Don't expect to put it down until the last page, though." --Book Fetish

"[Katia Lief] takes identity theft to the next level in Here She Lies. The novel is disturbing, and readers will be stunned by the horrendous twists. A heart-pounding summer read." --The Romance Readers Connection

"Besides being a great thriller, Here She Lies gives readers an incredible look at the consequences of identity theft and how it impacts the victims." --The Best Reviews --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451412397
• ISBN-13: 978-0451412393
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,684,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars, May 1, 2007

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here She Lies (Paperback)

Annie Milliken's world begins to fall apart when she discovers that her husband has been unfaithful. Over his protestations of innocence, she leaves him, seeking shelter with her twin sister, Julie. Things continue to go downhill; a woman who bears a resemblance to the sisters is killed, Annie is arrested for grand larceny, Julie vanishes, taking Annie's baby with her, and Annie is charged with murder. Someone is trying to destroy Annie, but who? And why?

***** If you love Alfred Hitchcock classic mysteries, then do not hesitate to buy this book. Just when you think you know what is going on, a new twist springs a fresh revelation on you. Not until the very last page do the shocks end. This is a fascinating read, plain and simple. *****

Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Little Disturbing..., July 25, 2009

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C. Swayne - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here She Lies (Paperback)

So once I got halfway through Here She Lies, I was convinced I knew the ending. Absolutely convinced. I was definitely wrong. What a twist! Anyway, this is a pretty disturbing tale about twin sisters and identity theft. Definitely will make you paranoid for a few nights, but it's an excellent read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great thriller, May 3, 2007

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here She Lies (Paperback)

Annie has been married to Bobby for less than a year but they and their baby daughter were a very happy family until an e-mail leads Annie to believe Bobby is having an affair. He vehemently denies it insisting he doesn't know anyone who signs their email lovylove addressed to bobbybobs. Yet the contents of the notes are very erotic and exact going so far to describe the marks on his body only a wife or mother would know.

Even when they get new credit cards and destroyed the old, unexplained charges occur with things one would give to a lover appearing on the bill. After two months Annie walks out on the marriage and takes their daughter to her identical sister's house; She knows Julie will love and support them through this trying time. When Anne goes to keep an appointment for a job, she is arrested on embezzlement charges. Bobby put up the house for collateral and Annie makes bond but when they return to Julie's home neither her sister or child are there. Besides identity theft, Anna now has to deal with a kidnapping with her frantic thoughts taking her down a horrific path that she is afraid to give any credence.

Besides being a great thriller, HERE SHE LIES gives readers an incredible look at the consequences of identity theft and how it impacts the victims. Annie's love for her sterile twin is so strong and so deep that thinking bad thoughts about her sibling feels like a betrayal of the person she loves most next to her daughter. Bobby is a great character willing to be dominated by a stronger woman. Kate Pepper rolls up the tension in this cleverly written suspense laden urban crime thriller.

Harriet Klausner