The Liar's Diary by Patry Francis

Because I know a ton of writers, and I like to support their efforts, I often buy books which are not really my own particular genre or taste. I never regret it because we all need all the support we can get in this business...but every once in awhile, I get this fabulous surprise in a package that I don't really expect to like.

Just such a gift is Patry Francis's "The Liar's Diary" which is touted as a "seductive psychological thriller" and a murder mystery. (not my cup of tea) Except! Except! IT IS!

This cleanly written, suspense-laden little gem had me up half the night and unable to put it down all day today. It's just twisty and turny, SO well written, and while you know you're "doing" a murder mystery, you get so much character study and expert writing that you simply get lost in the art of it, and keep turning those pages as fast as you can! Wonderful!

I had a great read with this book and would recommend it to anyone who thinks they don't care for this particular genre. And it's a MUST for those of you who like the head-scratching who dunnits!

What a present. Thank you, Patry!