Simply LiesSimply Lies
What it's about
Mickey Gibson, a single mother and former detective who now tracks wealthy tax cheats remotely, gets a call from a colleague, and is drawn into a cat-and-mouse game with a dangerous con artist.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
Long Road to Mercy
The HousemaidGood to know
It's a cat-and-mouse thriller.
By the numbers
- Readers2 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller40 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #609 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #480 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2992 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is Simply Lies worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,992 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Simply Lies about?
Mickey Gibson, a single mother and former detective who now tracks wealthy tax cheats remotely, gets a call from a colleague, and is drawn into a cat-and-mouse game with a dangerous con artist.
How long does it take to read Simply Lies?
About 12 hours (475 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Simply Lies?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci or The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.