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Deception Wears Many Faces: A chilling novel of psychological suspense Kindle Edition

by Maggie James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 891 ratings
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How far would you go to protect your sister?

Lyddie Hunter is devastated when her sister attempts suicide after falling victim to a ruthless con artist. Driven by her own history of failed relationships, Lyddie vows revenge on the man who broke Ellie’s heart.

After assuming a false identity she hunts down Steven Simmons, a guy she knows to be cold, calculating and cruel. But deception lurks around every corner, and Lyddie's actions unleash a train of events that puts her life, and Ellie's, in grave danger.

Can Lyddie unravel the complex web of lies ensnaring them? Or will she and her sister pay the ultimate price?

A tense novel of psychological suspense, Deception Wears Many Faces weaves lies with self-deceit and maybe even murder…

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    May 1, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RF11J71
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orelia Publishing (May 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 891 ratings

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Maggie James

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Maggie James is a British author who lives near Newcastle. She writes psychological suspense novels.

Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!

Sign up for Maggie's Special Readers' Group for the chance to win one of her signed paperbacks! Copy and paste this link into your browser: http://eepurl.com/bzW8ZP

Find out more about Maggie, including how to get her free novella Blackwater Lake, at https://www.maggiejamesfiction.com.

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Customers find the plot interesting and suspenseful with unexpected twists. They describe the book as a quick, engaging read with a surprising ending.

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Customers enjoy the interesting plot twists. They describe the book as a fast-paced psychological thriller that keeps them on edge and guessing until the end. The story is described as suspenseful and well-written, with a startling conclusion.

"...But the story of the characters unfolding is the best." Read more

"...Very easy to read and a great storyline. I will read more from her no doubt about it." Read more

"I really liked the plot and the characters. It was a great suspenseful read and kept you on the edge...." Read more

"...James has a talent for taking ordinary characters and thrusting them into extraordinary circumstances, subjecting them to dilemmas and challenges..." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the writing style and the straightforward explanation of the storyline.

"A perfect example of the operation of an online scammer. Loved the writing style and easy to understand the manipulation of trusting individuals...." Read more

"This is the first booK I have read from this author...and it was fantastic. Very easy to read and a great storyline...." Read more

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  • Deborah Poyner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cliffhanger of betrayal!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
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    A perfect example of the operation of an online scammer. Loved the writing style and easy to understand the manipulation of trusting individuals. But the story of the characters unfolding is the best.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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    This is the first booK I have read from this author...and it was fantastic. Very easy to read and a great storyline. I will read more from her no doubt about it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    I really liked the plot and the characters. It was a great suspenseful read and kept you on the edge. For me the constant use of the "f" bomb was unnecessary and distracting and for that reason I am only giving it 3 stars.
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  • Jerry Byrum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gold-Standard Psychological Thriller!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
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    Another breathless read by Maggie James! Prepare for an "all-nighter" before you turn the first page. James has a talent for taking ordinary characters and thrusting them into extraordinary circumstances, subjecting them to dilemmas and challenges that have no limits. Her plots are tangles of twists and turns that leave readers in knots with frayed nerves. James is masterful at immersing families and close friends in the full blown drama of deception. A stunning read!
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  • D. Shore
    4.0 out of 5 stars A book with several unexpected twists.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
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    The plot was interesting with twists you don’t see coming. Some of the phrases were a little hard to follow, but all in all an enjoyable book.
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced psychological thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book and could not read fast enough, as the pace picked up. I was really bowled along by the story, and taken by surprise at the end. It is certainly a lesson on being very careful of exposing personal details on the internet. Not is all it seems and there are many con-men and women out there!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow...just wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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    Amazing. Another winner from Ms. James. I read a lot of psychological thrillers and this one still surprised me with its plot twists. I was sad when I got to the end because the book was so good!
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  • Elizabeth Gesselman
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little wordy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    Good story but it was a bit wordy at times. Felt like it was dragged out at the end. Interesting concept.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deception wears many faces....so true. Be prepared.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2018
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    Excellent story. So many twists and turns. Always had another twist even when the plot was fully understood. I''d recommend this book to anyone wanting a thrilling read. Well written and will keep you up reading all night. Looking forward to another by the same author.
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  • Squeaky Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps the reader guessing from start to finish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018
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    Ex-pat artist Lyddie comes home to her native Bristol after her younger sister attempts suicide. But Ellie’s state of mind turns out to be the result of a con-man who has stolen both her savings and her confidence. Vowing revenge, Lyddie determines to track down the villain and bring him to justice, setting herself up with a new identity to lure the smooth-tongued trickster into her trap. But working out who the bad guy is turns out to be more difficult than she’d thought, and Lyddie soon discovers she’s weaving her own web of deceit.

    Maggie James has done it again – she’s taken a straightforward plot and fashioned it into twisty-turny thing that keeps the reader guessing from start to finish. There’s a wonderful undercurrent of uncertainty that runs throughout the book, leaving a trail of clues and blind alleys that could stop Poirot in his tracks. What I also loved was the way the author doesn’t just tell a story but explores the dark nature and psychological traits of her characters, creating a believable and, at times, scarily real suspense that will appeal to anyone who loves a nice murderous plot.
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  • Telena
    5.0 out of 5 stars A twister
    Reviewed in Australia on March 11, 2019
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    I loved how descriptive the writer is and how easy it is to envision the characters as I’m reading. I also like how the story shifts between somewhat of a romance novel to a thriller.
    An exciting sequence of events that keeps you hooked all the way through, great read.
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  • Addicted to books
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2019
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    This book has been on my 'to read' list for a while so I was very pleased to finally find time to read it.

    Liddie is a successful person. She aced her exams and qualified as an accountant. Inheritance from her father and some successful investments mean she has managed to move to Spain and make a living from her love: painting.

    Ellie by contrast has always struggled academically but helped by her older sister she struggled on until a tragic accident damaged her brain. Damage to her temporal lobe meant she would always struggle to make logical decisions and their father asked Liddie to look after her younger sister.

    Add a controlling mother into the mix and we have 2 very different siblings one has everything and the younger living in her shadow. It is a recipe for sibling rivalry.

    Liddie is happily living the dream in Spain when a phone call changes everything. Ellie has again tried to commit suicide and is asking for her sister. From there everything spirals downwards out of control. There is romance, fraud, lies and fragmented relationships all entangled in a twisty turny thriller.

    This was a very good read, unfortunately, I worked out the fraudster early on in the book (although I did question myself once or twice) and that lost it a few points.
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  • trish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on August 10, 2018
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    Coukd not put it down. Read it in one day. The story line was so believable it was almost like you qere reading a real life story
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