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Two ruthless murders. Two men silenced forever. Now Wilton is the prime suspect. Can Mak and Wilton unravel the truth and clear his name before any more lives are lost?
After a series of bad choices spirals into a murder investigation, Stephen Wilton is placed on suspension from the US Marshals. With his reputation in ruins and his freedom on the line, Wilton turns his focus to the cold case of his brother’s unsolved murder. When a crucial witness in the case turns up dead, Wilton is arrested.
US Marshal Mak Cunningham isn’t good at sitting still. But after a devastating back injury, that’s exactly what the doctor has ordered—that and physical therapy. As she battles through her recovery, Mak decides to help Wilton while she seeks healing at an alternative clinic. Little does Mak know, she’s driving straight into danger. When Wilton’s girlfriend disappears, loyalties are questioned, and suspicions are high. It’s a race against the clock. Will they find her alive?
Why He Lied is the jaw-dropping third book in A Mak and Wilton US Marshal Thriller series. If you crave heart-pounding action, a strong female lead, and twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, then you’ll love Addison Michael’s mystery thriller series.
Buy Why He Lied today for a spine-tingling, fast-paced thriller that will keep you up all night.
After a series of bad choices spirals into a murder investigation, Stephen Wilton is placed on suspension from the US Marshals. With his reputation in ruins and his freedom on the line, Wilton turns his focus to the cold case of his brother’s unsolved murder. When a crucial witness in the case turns up dead, Wilton is arrested.
US Marshal Mak Cunningham isn’t good at sitting still. But after a devastating back injury, that’s exactly what the doctor has ordered—that and physical therapy. As she battles through her recovery, Mak decides to help Wilton while she seeks healing at an alternative clinic. Little does Mak know, she’s driving straight into danger. When Wilton’s girlfriend disappears, loyalties are questioned, and suspicions are high. It’s a race against the clock. Will they find her alive?
Why He Lied is the jaw-dropping third book in A Mak and Wilton US Marshal Thriller series. If you crave heart-pounding action, a strong female lead, and twists that will keep you guessing until the very end, then you’ll love Addison Michael’s mystery thriller series.
Buy Why He Lied today for a spine-tingling, fast-paced thriller that will keep you up all night.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2025
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Addison Michael
27 books106 followersAddison Michael writes riveting, character-driven thrillers heavy in suspense with a focus on the intriguing motivations that make a person a murderer.
Addison grew up in a home where rules were not meant to be broken. As such, she was the "goodest" of the “goody two shoes” around. At 16 years-old, she survived a deadly head-on car collision. With a twinge of survivor's guilt, she developed a morbid fascination with who lives and who dies and why.
Being the oldest of six siblings forced Addison to lead by example. Her golden reputation solidified well into her thirties. But every good girl needs to have an outlet. Behind every smile and sweet comment, there is a dark side waiting to emerge. Addison Michael found the outlet for her dark side writing thrillers. She has an uncanny ability to step outside herself and create believable characters who navigate unbelievable circumstances involving murder, mystery, secrets, and suspense.
Addison grew up in a home where rules were not meant to be broken. As such, she was the "goodest" of the “goody two shoes” around. At 16 years-old, she survived a deadly head-on car collision. With a twinge of survivor's guilt, she developed a morbid fascination with who lives and who dies and why.
Being the oldest of six siblings forced Addison to lead by example. Her golden reputation solidified well into her thirties. But every good girl needs to have an outlet. Behind every smile and sweet comment, there is a dark side waiting to emerge. Addison Michael found the outlet for her dark side writing thrillers. She has an uncanny ability to step outside herself and create believable characters who navigate unbelievable circumstances involving murder, mystery, secrets, and suspense.
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February 16, 2025
This book is everything!!!
You have to read this edge of your seat book! If you love crime thrillers, with drama and action packed scenes, full of secrets, tension, and brilliantly powerful characters, you’re not going to want to miss this book!
Mak deciding to help Wilton, with a personal investigation, lands them both involved in a deep dive of sinister secrets! No one is prepared for the “dark web” of lies that traps everyone involved.
Just how deep the truth runs left me picking up my mouth off the floor! No one is safe!
I love the way it all plays out!
There is so much about this book I love but I don’t want to spoil! I will say I loved the possibilities of the support system built into the story line!! Chefs kiss!
This book is full of twists and turns that all come together perfectly and opens doors for more! I loved the sneak peak for what’s to come!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to ARC ! Looking forward to the next one!!
You have to read this edge of your seat book! If you love crime thrillers, with drama and action packed scenes, full of secrets, tension, and brilliantly powerful characters, you’re not going to want to miss this book!
Mak deciding to help Wilton, with a personal investigation, lands them both involved in a deep dive of sinister secrets! No one is prepared for the “dark web” of lies that traps everyone involved.
Just how deep the truth runs left me picking up my mouth off the floor! No one is safe!
I love the way it all plays out!
There is so much about this book I love but I don’t want to spoil! I will say I loved the possibilities of the support system built into the story line!! Chefs kiss!
This book is full of twists and turns that all come together perfectly and opens doors for more! I loved the sneak peak for what’s to come!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to ARC ! Looking forward to the next one!!
February 28, 2025
You know, when you read a book and become anxious about what will happen next, that you have a good book. It's always good to see old friends, Mak and Stephen, who really keep us on our toes and glued to the pages.
Looking forward to Book 4 in the series.
Looking forward to Book 4 in the series.
March 30, 2025
Anxiety to the test, Why He Lied is packed with tension, secrets and more secrets. There is so much going on, full of drama, suspense and action.
The characters are powerful and while working together it’s a perfect combination.
I really loved this page turner thriller, it will keep you on your toes. This fast paced storyline is getting better and better, and I can’t wait for book #4.
Thank you so much to the author Addison Michael for sending me all the three books while waiting for book #4 coming out this Summer. I can’t wait.
You have time to start before the new book comes out.
I definitely recommend this series.
The characters are powerful and while working together it’s a perfect combination.
I really loved this page turner thriller, it will keep you on your toes. This fast paced storyline is getting better and better, and I can’t wait for book #4.
Thank you so much to the author Addison Michael for sending me all the three books while waiting for book #4 coming out this Summer. I can’t wait.
You have time to start before the new book comes out.
I definitely recommend this series.
July 30, 2025
This book will keep you on your toes! I couldn’t put it down. So many secrets were revealed, but now I have so many more questions. Mak and Stephen are partners and he is determined to find out who really killed his brother and bring down this ring. And every time they uncover one truth or secret, it seems like there’s even more.
It’s fast paced, twists and turns, will have you on the edge of your seat and questioning everything.
It’s fast paced, twists and turns, will have you on the edge of your seat and questioning everything.
March 19, 2025
Another fantastic book of the series addison michael is a brilliant authore.
Great characters and great short chapters. Pulls you in from the start. Great follow on from previous book had me hooked once again
Great characters and great short chapters. Pulls you in from the start. Great follow on from previous book had me hooked once again
April 10, 2025
Wow! Not what I expected but kept me wanting to read more and more. Mak and Wilton are great together, even when they aren’t together! This is the 3rd book in the series and it’s just as amazing as the first 2. I can’t wait for the 4th one!!!
July 24, 2025
great series
I loved the series and all the characters. Mak is my favorite though. Love how her personality was shown making it easy to visualize her in action
I loved the series and all the characters. Mak is my favorite though. Love how her personality was shown making it easy to visualize her in action
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