Review of Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison

 I received a copy of this title via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

At the wedding of the year, a killer needs no invitation

Jutting from sparkling turquoise waters off the Italian coast, Isle Isola is an idyllic setting for a wedding. In the majestic cliff-top villa owned by the wealthy Compton family, up-and-coming artist Claire Hunter will marry handsome, charming Jack Compton, surrounded by close family, intimate friends…and a host of dark secrets.

From the moment Claire sets foot on the island, something seems amiss. Skeletal remains have just been found. There are other, newer disturbances, too. Menacing texts. A ruined wedding dress. And one troubling shadow hanging over Claire’s otherwise blissful relationship—the strange mystery surrounding Jack’s first wife.

Then a raging storm descends, the power goes out—and the real terror begins…

My Review:

4 Stars

This book had my mind racing. Just when I thought I had figured out what was going on it took yet another sharp turn in a different direction. I greatly enjoy having my thinking challenged when reading books like this. Her Dark Lies definitely kept my mind racing right up until the end. 

Claire fell into the good life. Marrying the most eligible bachelor and being welcomed into to one of the most powerful and influential families in the world. Not to mention her art career has been taking off since Jack walked into her life. What more could a girl want? A wedding without murder might be one thing. But for Claire that might be way too much to ask for. 

When secrets start to be revealed suspicions surrounds the infamous Compton family. A family that Claire thought she wanted to be a part of, but now she can't really be sure. Until she finds out what's really going on her guard is up and she's constantly questioning who she can trust. 

A riveting and intriguing story. It will keep your mind racing until you come crashing to the end.