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Four Thrillers by Lisa Unger: Beautiful Lies, Sliver of Truth, Black Out, Die for You
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Unger is regarded as "one of today's best thriller writers, period." (Literary Hub)
Whether you are already a fan, or have just discovered her, this "box set" of the first four novels is a perfect place to start reading and delve into Unger's world--full of twists and turns, nightmarish journeys, bone-chilling discoveries, and breathtaking consequences.
Beautiful Lies
If Ridley Jones had just slept ten minutes later, she would still be living the beautiful lie she used to call her life. Instead, she's in the right place at the right time to unleash a chain of events that brings a mysterious package to her door--a package which informs her that her entire world is a sham. Suddenly forced to question everything she knows about herself and her family, Ridley wanders into dark territory she never knew existed.
Sliver of Truth
Just as she's beginning to move on with her life, another seemingly mundane act--picking up a few envelopes of prints at a photo lab--puts Ridley Jones at the nexus of a global network of crime. At once hunting down a ghost and finding her own life in danger, Ridley wonders if she ever had the power to shape her own destiny . . . and whether love has any reality beyond her imagination.
Black Out
On the surface, Annie Powers's life in a wealthy Floridian suburb is happy and idyllic. But the bubble surrounding Annie is pricked when she senses that the demons of her past have resurfaced and, to her horror, are now creeping up on her. Disturbing events--the appearance of a familiar dark figure on the beach, the mysterious murder of her psychologist--trigger strange and confusing memories for Annie, who realizes she has to quickly piece them together before her past comes to claim her future . . . and her daughter.
Die For You
Isabel Raine thought she had everything--a successful career, a supportive family, and a happy marriage to the man she loved. Then one ordinary morning, her husband picks up his briefcase, kisses her good-bye, and simply vanishes. Now the only thing Isabel knows for sure is that her husband of five years is gone. Where is he and who is he are questions no one seems able to answer. But Isabel will not rest until she discovers the truth about the man she loves, even if it means risking everything--including her own life.
Whether you are already a fan, or have just discovered her, this "box set" of the first four novels is a perfect place to start reading and delve into Unger's world--full of twists and turns, nightmarish journeys, bone-chilling discoveries, and breathtaking consequences.
Beautiful Lies
If Ridley Jones had just slept ten minutes later, she would still be living the beautiful lie she used to call her life. Instead, she's in the right place at the right time to unleash a chain of events that brings a mysterious package to her door--a package which informs her that her entire world is a sham. Suddenly forced to question everything she knows about herself and her family, Ridley wanders into dark territory she never knew existed.
Sliver of Truth
Just as she's beginning to move on with her life, another seemingly mundane act--picking up a few envelopes of prints at a photo lab--puts Ridley Jones at the nexus of a global network of crime. At once hunting down a ghost and finding her own life in danger, Ridley wonders if she ever had the power to shape her own destiny . . . and whether love has any reality beyond her imagination.
Black Out
On the surface, Annie Powers's life in a wealthy Floridian suburb is happy and idyllic. But the bubble surrounding Annie is pricked when she senses that the demons of her past have resurfaced and, to her horror, are now creeping up on her. Disturbing events--the appearance of a familiar dark figure on the beach, the mysterious murder of her psychologist--trigger strange and confusing memories for Annie, who realizes she has to quickly piece them together before her past comes to claim her future . . . and her daughter.
Die For You
Isabel Raine thought she had everything--a successful career, a supportive family, and a happy marriage to the man she loved. Then one ordinary morning, her husband picks up his briefcase, kisses her good-bye, and simply vanishes. Now the only thing Isabel knows for sure is that her husband of five years is gone. Where is he and who is he are questions no one seems able to answer. But Isabel will not rest until she discovers the truth about the man she loves, even if it means risking everything--including her own life.
1394 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2010
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About the author
Lisa Unger
50 books10.9k followersLisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including her upcoming release SERVED HIM RIGHT (March, 2026). With books published in thirty-three languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense.
Unger’s critically acclaimed novels have been featured on “Best Book” lists from the Today show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, People, Amazon, Goodreads, L.A. Times, The Boston Globe, Sun Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times, and many others. She has been nominated for, or won, numerous awards including the Strand Critics, Audie, Hammett, Macavity, ITW Thriller, and Goodreads Choice. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations in the same year, an honor held by only a few authors including Agatha Christie. Her short fiction has been anthologized in The Best American Mystery and Suspense, and her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. Lisa is the current co-President of the International Thriller Writers organization. She lives on the west coast of Florida with her family.
Unger’s critically acclaimed novels have been featured on “Best Book” lists from the Today show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, People, Amazon, Goodreads, L.A. Times, The Boston Globe, Sun Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times, and many others. She has been nominated for, or won, numerous awards including the Strand Critics, Audie, Hammett, Macavity, ITW Thriller, and Goodreads Choice. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations in the same year, an honor held by only a few authors including Agatha Christie. Her short fiction has been anthologized in The Best American Mystery and Suspense, and her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. Lisa is the current co-President of the International Thriller Writers organization. She lives on the west coast of Florida with her family.
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January 22, 2012
Beautiful lies- GREAT!
Silver of truth- Even Better
Black Out- OH WORD! What a book!!!!!!
Die for you- unread
Silver of truth- Even Better
Black Out- OH WORD! What a book!!!!!!
Die for you- unread
March 19, 2014
Good Book
I wasn't sure I was going to like this one, but I really did and already downloaded another of Unger's books to my Kindle.
Ridley Jones finds out that she's not who she thought she was for the past 30 years. Who are her parents? Is her new neighbor really who he says he is? Why is she being chased by strangers?
A good mystery/thriller.
I wasn't sure I was going to like this one, but I really did and already downloaded another of Unger's books to my Kindle.
Ridley Jones finds out that she's not who she thought she was for the past 30 years. Who are her parents? Is her new neighbor really who he says he is? Why is she being chased by strangers?
A good mystery/thriller.
July 19, 2012
Love Lisa Unger every book has a different plot you never know where she's going and where she will throw in a strange twist. I have already downloaded another of her books on my eReader
May 27, 2013
Thanks Monique for showing me this book on Good Reads. Couldn't put it down! (Beautiful Lies)
July 23, 2012
These stories were just as good the second time around. A perfect blend of suspense and romance.
August 18, 2024
I'm a real fan of LIsa Unger and always look to see if she has anything new out. She's great with writing thrillers that are not mysteries. Very suspenseful while avoiding the police procedural duldrums of many other books.
October 9, 2020
Liked 3 out of 4 of the books.
July 19, 2021
Loved 1&2
Disliked 3
Kinda liked the 4th
Disliked 3
Kinda liked the 4th
February 20, 2017
This was TERRIBLE. Top tip: if you're writing style is just recycling the same two-dimensional characters and boring, predictable, poorly written, rushed plots, maybe it's not the best idea to combine 4 books into one so the mediocrity and repetitiveness is so blatantly obvious. I'm just angry that this terrible omnibus has put me so far behind in my reading challenge because it was so painful to get through, yet technically only counts as one book. If you're thinking of reading this, DON'T BOTHER. Or just read one because they're all the same anyway.
April 18, 2015
Enjoyable escape book, interesting characters. Author sets up the story with a prologue. I like that - got me immersed immediately. Effective.
Found her "voice" interesting. Protagonist frequently would suddenly "turn" to (me) the reader and ask if (I) the reader didn't agree or did (I) the reader agree with her. Found that a peculiar but interesting writerly device.
Found her "voice" interesting. Protagonist frequently would suddenly "turn" to (me) the reader and ask if (I) the reader didn't agree or did (I) the reader agree with her. Found that a peculiar but interesting writerly device.
August 22, 2014
I only read the first book in this series Beautiful Lies. It was well written, but not my cup of tea.
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September 26, 2014rec. by K. Murray
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February 5, 2015All her books are good page turners
March 20, 2021
SOOOO good!!
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2/11/21 sliver of truth 3.5 stars
loved!!! die for you --3/9/21
black out LOVED!!! 3/19
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2/11/21 sliver of truth 3.5 stars
loved!!! die for you --3/9/21
black out LOVED!!! 3/19
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