“Listen for the Lie” by Amy Tintera is an edgy, menacing tale that immerses readers in the life of Lucy Chase. Lucy, who has deliberately stayed far away from her hometown for the past five years, reluctantly returns to celebrate her grandmother’s birthday. However, the whole town still believes she murdered her best friend. The persistent true-crime podcaster, Ben Owens, adds fuel to the fire by stirring up trouble and relentlessly seeking the truth about what truly happened on that stormy night years ago¹.

As Lucy and Ben investigate the circumstances surrounding her best friend’s death, the story takes unexpected twists and turns. Their relationship is both flirtatious and fun, adding a unique layer to this gripping mystery-thriller. With the specter of guilt hanging over Lucy, readers are left wondering: Is she a cold-blooded killer, or is there more to the story?¹²³⁴.