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The End of Lies: If lies could kill Kindle Edition

by Andrew Barrett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 527 ratings
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The lies behind the librarian, the gang boss, and two-million quid.

My name is Becky. I arrived home to find my husband, Chris, stabbed to death and a gang of men ransacking our house.

Turns out that Chris had something that belonged to them. And if I want to stay alive, I have to find it and return it. They’ve given me seven days. And a beating.

There is nowhere to hide and no time left to look. So I will stand my ground as the deadline approaches. All I have is a head full of lies and a very bad plan.

This is my story.

If you like fast-paced psychological thrillers that grab you by the throat, you’ll love Andrew Barrett’s The End of Lies.

What's Becky really up against? And what happens at the end of the seven days?

To find out what's inside Becky's head, buy The End of Lies now.

What people say about The End of Lies

  • One of my top reads of the year. Truly stunning.
  • Exceptional, the best crime thriller I have read this year – possibly ever!
  • This is a fast-paced story that doesn't leave room for the reader to think, let alone breathe!
  • If you're a fan of thrillers, this is one you have to read now.
  • The plot is tight and well executed. Characterisation is also top notch as expected from this author.
  • It's a dark, gritty, enthralling, nail biting, spine tingling Psychological Thriller that you really won't be able to Put Down!!!
  • An addictive psychological thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.
  • The book starts with a bang and keeps up the momentum.
  • This is one of the top 10 books I’ve read this year and I’d recommend it to crime lovers, and noir enthusiasts.
  • Wow! A must for thrill seekers and adrenalin junkies!
  • There are very few authors who can grip you straight away, Andrew Barrett is one of them.
  • There is lots of action in this book and if you start it you won’t want to put it down. Be warned!

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

The Pain of Strangers - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death - CSI Eddie Collins 6
The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew - An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07N8K7SCH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Ink Foundry; 2nd edition (29 Jan. 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 527 ratings

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Andrew Barrett is not your average crime writer. He's also a CSI from Yorkshire who knows how to make dead bodies talk. Since 1996, he has written nail-biting novels featuring SOCO Roger Conniston and CSI Eddie Collins, two experts in crime scene investigation who face danger and drama on a daily basis. His newest recruit in the fight against crime is DS Regan Carter, another protagonist who's not afraid to meet the enemy head on.

Barrett's books offer a gritty, authentic glimpse into the twisted minds of criminals and the brave detectives who hunt them. With suspenseful plots, surprising twists, and a touch of dark humour, his stories will keep you engrossed until the final page.

Ready for a thrilling ride? Dive into Andrew's world of crime, where danger lurks around every corner. Visit his website to subscribe to his newsletter, claim your free starter library, and prepare to be captivated.

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Customers find the book gripping with many twists and turns. They describe it as an engaging read with fast pacing that keeps them guessing. The characters are described as believable and well-developed. Readers praise the writing quality as powerful and the narration as well-spoken. They appreciate the gritty realism and strong protagonist.

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"...to me doesn’t matter if it’s in keeping with the story, they were well developed and used language appropriate to the environments they were in...." Read more

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"...Becky, what a fabulous character she is. She is one strong and feisty protagonist and I was routing for her right from the start...." Read more

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EXCEPTIONAL, and honestly THE BEST CRIME THRILLER I HAVE READ THIS YEAR - 2017 - POSSIBLY EVER! All Andrew's books are great.
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EXCEPTIONAL, and honestly THE BEST CRIME THRILLER I HAVE READ THIS YEAR - 2017 - POSSIBLY EVER! All Andrew's books are great.
Having received and read 'The End Of Lies' from the Author, as a pre-release gift, I was so impressed that I have ordered it as Christmas gifts for my friends. I have to say that I was wowed by the intensity and gripped from the very beginning. Andrew Barrett's best ever book so far! He has now set the bar - Jeffrey Deaver beware - Andy is moving in fast! Gritty, thrilling, edge of the seat, whirlwind of twists and turns, frighteningly believable characters - it's all there and I challenge anyone to guess what happens before the very end. It grabs you from the first sentence and leads you through twists and turns, with Becky as the focal character. There is love, an enduring friendship, betrayal, motive, malice, cruelty, murder, a very kind Taxi driver and a totally unexpected ending. This book has it all, in spades. Andy, has exceeded all expectations in this fabulous stand-alone story.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND this unique and amazing book by the Author of superb crime novels such as 'The Third Rule' and the novella 'The Note', to name just a couple. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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  • TVC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Andrew Barrett does it again with twists and turns aplenty in this great standalone departure from his CSI series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2017
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    I have long been an admirer of Andrew Barrett’s writing style since I came across A Long Time Dead several years ago and have read all of his books from both the Roger Conniston and Eddie Collins series. The stories are set locally to me and it is this in conjunction with fantastic character development and the level of CSI procedural details that give them authenticity and gritty realism.

    Whilst I was delighted that Andrew’s hard work had paid off and he’d been signed to Bloodhound Books, I was worried that their influence might impact his writing style and dilute those aspects that many have grown to love. I was therefore apprehensive when his standalone novel The End of Lies was released as, apart from being a departure from the characters I know intimately, it was also written from a female viewpoint, which is new for Andrew. Having now finished it, in record time, I’m happy that my fears were completely unfounded. He’s shown that he’s perfectly capable of writing an engaging story with rounded characters and well crafted plot, even if they don’t revolve around the CSI lifestyle for which he is clearly an expert. Although the occupation of the lead character seems an unlikely one to become entwined with the criminal fraternity, I was able to put this aside and enjoy the twists and turns along the way until the highly unexpected ending. It was fast paced and whilst none of the characters were particularly likeable, which to me doesn’t matter if it’s in keeping with the story, they were well developed and used language appropriate to the environments they were in. Would I recommend this book? Absolutely! Sit back, enjoy the ride and I guarantee that if this is your first encounter with Andrew Barrett you’ll soon be looking out for his other work.
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  • jas
    4.0 out of 5 stars which wipes one of the gangsters off the streets for good. The police have lots of questions
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2018
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    Becky Rose, a sweary librarian is married to Chris, who works in the police intelligence unit, tracking criminals. Sick of their pedestrian life, at Chris’ suggestion, they decide to escape the rat race by selling intelligence on informant’s names to a big time criminal. The story opens with Becky Rose stumbling upon her husband’s body – struck down in their home, the criminals still there. Becky runs for her life and manages to escape, thanks for the timely car accident, which wipes one of the gangsters off the streets for good.

    The police have lots of questions, her best friend, Sienna, has lots of questions – but also some answers.

    The story is fast paced and the writing is nice and tight (though sometimes it does wax a bit lyrical), which means that although there is plenty of different action it never gets confusing.

    My only disappointment was that the characters and their relationships weren't always consistent - when Becky described her relationship with her husband, at times it was a perfect marriage to a perfect man who she loved deeply, at other times, she talks about how she thought he was going to leave her, and recounts quite a conflicted relationship.

    Thankfully the action and plot pull you through the story so fast, there isn't time to ponder on the lives and loves of the characters for too long.
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  • Crazy Granny
    5.0 out of 5 stars EXCEPTIONAL, and honestly THE BEST CRIME THRILLER I HAVE READ THIS YEAR - 2017 - POSSIBLY EVER! All Andrew's books are great.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2017
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    Having received and read 'The End Of Lies' from the Author, as a pre-release gift, I was so impressed that I have ordered it as Christmas gifts for my friends. I have to say that I was wowed by the intensity and gripped from the very beginning. Andrew Barrett's best ever book so far! He has now set the bar - Jeffrey Deaver beware - Andy is moving in fast! Gritty, thrilling, edge of the seat, whirlwind of twists and turns, frighteningly believable characters - it's all there and I challenge anyone to guess what happens before the very end. It grabs you from the first sentence and leads you through twists and turns, with Becky as the focal character. There is love, an enduring friendship, betrayal, motive, malice, cruelty, murder, a very kind Taxi driver and a totally unexpected ending. This book has it all, in spades. Andy, has exceeded all expectations in this fabulous stand-alone story.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND this unique and amazing book by the Author of superb crime novels such as 'The Third Rule' and the novella 'The Note', to name just a couple. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    EXCEPTIONAL, and honestly THE BEST CRIME THRILLER I HAVE READ THIS YEAR - 2017 - POSSIBLY EVER! All Andrew's books are great.

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2017
    Having received and read 'The End Of Lies' from the Author, as a pre-release gift, I was so impressed that I have ordered it as Christmas gifts for my friends. I have to say that I was wowed by the intensity and gripped from the very beginning. Andrew Barrett's best ever book so far! He has now set the bar - Jeffrey Deaver beware - Andy is moving in fast! Gritty, thrilling, edge of the seat, whirlwind of twists and turns, frighteningly believable characters - it's all there and I challenge anyone to guess what happens before the very end. It grabs you from the first sentence and leads you through twists and turns, with Becky as the focal character. There is love, an enduring friendship, betrayal, motive, malice, cruelty, murder, a very kind Taxi driver and a totally unexpected ending. This book has it all, in spades. Andy, has exceeded all expectations in this fabulous stand-alone story.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND this unique and amazing book by the Author of superb crime novels such as 'The Third Rule' and the novella 'The Note', to name just a couple. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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  • Godiva 2000
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just not for me I'm afraid.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2017
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    I am normally a huge fan of Andrew Barrett's work, but this book rather left me bemused, I know that it is a standalone book that doesn't fit into his normal CSI stories and is therefore a bit of a gamble on his part. Unfortunately, for me it didn't really pay off, and I think that there are two main reasons for this: the first is the main character, Becky who got more and more unlikeable as the story progressed, until I really didn't care what happened to her; the second is the sheer implausibility of the story, I know it's fiction and I accept that a certain suspension of disbelief is often necessary in thrillers (I do read a lot of them), but this just went off the scale for being unbelievable.
    Did the book live up to the blurb of being a 'gripping thriller you won't want to put down'? not really, I did consider giving up several times, but as I am on Mr Barrett's advance reader team, I felt that I had to finish it.
    So, sorry Andrew but I'm afraid that this one just wasn't for me, back to the CSI stories please!
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  • Tina Mari
    5.0 out of 5 stars TRUTH CAN BE DECEIVING
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2017
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    Wow! Absolutely amazing! Thrillers are my preferred choice for pleasure reading. I have read hundreds of them but never had one do a complete u-turn so quickly and so smoothly. The end of Becky's story changes everything you thought, believed, and felt all through the book. All of a sudden in a few short chapters, The End of Lies becomes a completely different story! It blew me away. If for no other reason, read the book. I promise, you will be shocked.

    The End of Lies is a British crime thriller written in the first person with the main character, Becky, being the narrator. Becky is an innocent, naive librarian whose life has been turned upside down by betrayal and murder. After the murder of her husband Chris, who worked for the National Crime Agency, Becky sets out to avenge her husband's death and must fight the evil forces of organized crime to do so. As she fights to continue to survive she teams up with her best friend Sienna, who helps her fight this noble battle only to be betrayed again.

    The End of Lies is a perfectly woven tale of love, revenge, crime, terror, corruption, greed and violent murder. As usual, Andy's characters jump off the page in brilliant technicolor. Their fully developed personalities are so realistic you will love and hate them as you come to know them. Your heart will warm for Becky. Savage, the mob boss, will make you shudder at the very mention of his name. His second in command, Streaky, will nauseate you with disgust. The bloody crime scenes will make you cringe in horror.

    The End if Lies is Andrew Barrett's first book with his new publisher, Bloodhound Books. The book is action packed and the excitement heightens to new levels with each page. It is one of those rare books that you truly don't want to put down. I gave this book five stars for its intricate, complex story, Andy's masterful writing technique, and for its shock value. The End of Lies is a must read.

    Bravo Andy and thank you Bloodhound.

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  • Walter Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Because I am a librarian and I hate cliches
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 December 2017
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    I have read all of the Eddie Collins and Roger Conniston stories by Andrew Barrett, and thoroughly enjoyed them all. This one, (minus Eddie and Roger) ventures into previously unexplored territory, and, as the author states, regarding his writing, there is no formula or typical approach to the plotting. It is about real people caught up in messy situations, and doing their best to get through them. The End of Lies, unsurprisingly, is a tale fraught with suspicion, terror, betrayal, violence, and the totally unexpected, and it was a treat to read. (My pre-ordered copy of The End of Lies arrived into my Kindle yesterday; I finished it this afternoon.)
    The lead character, Becky, is battered physically and emotionally as the pages are turned. The criminals are convincingly evil and heartless. The police / authorities have motivations that will give you the creeps. Everyone is touched by greed. And bundles of money, (two million pounds at one point) up the consequences for characters making the least mistakes.
    If you like Andrew Barrett, I highly recommend the work of Will Patching for more superior writing in a similar genre.
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  • shelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars
    Reviewed in Australia on 22 January 2018
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    A gripping novel that left me with whiplash. So many twists and turns!

    Becky arrives home from work to find her husband dead on the floor and men ransacking her home. She knows what they are looking for, it is a list of informants working with police to provide information about a local gangster. She knows this because she and her husband have formulated a plan to skip the country and their boring lives by selling this list to the gangster they're informing on.
    Now the gangster wants that list, and the money he's paid as a deposit for it. With the help of her best friend, Becky must find both before the hourglass runs out.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing!
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2018
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    Wow! Totally didn't guess who killed Chris. This entire thriller kept me guessing. Was it Savage? His goons? How could Sienna do such things, being a long time 'friend' of Becky's?! A few typos but not too distracting from the storyline. Still, the ending left me wondering what really happened. Am I just not following it?
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in Australia on 1 December 2018
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    If you like a twist in a murder mystery you'll like this because there's more than one. I strongly recommend it.
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