One Last Lie
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 098562311X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Tense march toward tragedy and undefeated love" according to JackAUrquhart. The early chapters of Rob Kaufman's tensely wrought and engaging novel, One Last Lie, seem to herald a predictable story of `gayfluence' brought low by tragedy. Indeed, Kaufman appears to be going for that familiar paradigm by setting his novel in the wealthy enclave of Westport, Connecticut, and by employing a narrative stance that immediately establishes the fact that misfortune has already befallen his protagonists, Jonathan Beckett and Philip Stone, a successful, loving, same-sex couple who previously lived the good life in Westport's privileged environs.But once the novel kicks in. "Start this book early in the day, or you'll be up all night." according to Anna-Marie. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.I'll be honest. I was a little irritated with Jonathan at the beginning of the story when he was picking apart the aide caring for him. Being a nurse, I have dealt with bitter, angry people. Let's face it, most people aren't on their best behavior when they are chronically ill and unable to car for themselves. But as the story unfolded, the enduring love between Phillip and Jonathan--told while sifting through Jonathan's memories--was something that many people never find.When Phillip's friend, Angie, seeks him out after 1. LRZ918 said Couldn't Put It Down!. In my opinion, there is no better review of a book then when you literally don’t want to put it down. I was so engrossed from so early on, that every time I found 5 free minutes I found myself reading to figure out what was going to happen next. I could picture everything so perfectly, thanks to Rob’s colorful and descriptive writing style, and I couldn’t help but feel like I was friends with Jonathan and Philip and hearing this all firsthand. If you’re like me and love reading a good “page turner” then I would definitely give this a read. I already
Like Annie Wilkes from Misery and Alex Forrest from Fatal Attraction, Angela drags innocent lives into her web of insanity - a place from which readers have confessed is hard to escape, even weeks after turning the final page.. From the moment the parenting agreement is signed, Angela's mask of deceit slips away and she leads the fathers-to-be on a relentless, agonizing journey filled with lies, anguish and finally tragedy that forever changes the lives of everyone involved.Five star reviewers rave that One Last Lie is a gripping thriller of fiction, a novel of pure suspense from which they are unable to pull themselves away. "Rob Kaufman's cutting-edge tale is reminiscent of Sandra Brown at her best, a suburban shocker on par with Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben." Jon Land, USA Today Best Selling Author of Black Scorpion"One Last Lie in a word is awesome, an incredible psychological thriller that has readers hanging on the edge during the explosive and thrilling final pages." Examiner She's demonic and evil, a wicked she-devil you'll love to hate in this riveting psychological thriller that reviewers say is "gripping", "heart wrenching