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#1 Amazon Charts bestselling author Elle Marr turns the tables on the classic male serial killer narrative in this taut psychological thriller, set in the art world, that is filled with shocking family secrets and twists at every turn.

“Elle Marr always brings the goods when it comes to family drama and trauma, and she cranks it up to eleven in THE LIE SHE WEARS. She weaves a diabolical tapestry of lies, mystery, and murder from the first letter Pearl receives from her recently deceased mother to the jaw-dropping conclusion. So, make sure your schedule is cleared, because once the twists start coming, you won’t be doing anything else.” —Tony Wirt, bestselling author of Pike Island

“THE LIE SHE WEARS, weaves a chilling tale of murder, obsession, resilience, and the importance of family ties. Elle Marr explores the emotional depths of her complex and compelling characters and what motivates them, good or bad. You’ll leave Marr’s next bestseller feeling both gutted and entirely satisfied.”—Yasmin Angoe, bestselling author of Her Name is Knight and Not What She Seems

“Elle Marr returns with another trademark psychological family thriller. Twisty and heartfelt, THE LIE SHE WEARS keeps readers guessing until the end.” —Tori Eldridge, bestselling author of Kaua‘i Storm

Over the course of the past five years, Elle Marr has skyrocketed to the top of the charts with her signature take on the psychological suspense genre. Marr has stunned critics and readers alike with her deft character development featuring Asian-American protagonists, exceptionally eerie details, and astonishing plot twists. She now returns with her most sensational novel yet, THE LIE SHE WEARS (Thomas & Mercer; November 18, 2025).

Fans of Ashley Flower’s The Missing Half, Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In, Alafair Burke’s The Note, and Frieda McFadden’s The Tenant will be enthralled by this white-knuckled thriller about a museum curator who inherits her mother’s deadly secrets.

Pearl Davis always had a strained relationship with her mother, Sally. Growing up, she rarely felt her mother’s love. So many things about her mother’s behavior never added up. But when Sally dies unexpectedly, she leaves Pearl a letter from the grave…confessing to murder.

Suddenly, Pearl has even more questions than she has answers. She suspects the letter is just a sign of her mother’s diminished state of mind―until she finds human remains in Sally’s garden. With the help of a friend, Pearl begins searching for the truth of her mother’s actions―and as she does, more cryptic notes emerge. But these letters aren’t just clues behind a confession. They’re a warning. Sally was terrified of something.

When more remains are discovered, it’s clear whatever secrets Sally died with are now Pearl’s to bear. And as darkness closes in, Pearl fears that her mother’s past could be the death of her.

This intricately woven tale is told alternately between the present and the past, with each chapter adding another layer of intrigue and terror. If you enjoy thrillers packed with nail-biting psychological suspense, breathtaking twists, and unforgettable characters, you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough to discover the surprising conclusion of THE LIE SHE WEARS.

We hope you will join us in the festivities we have planned to celebrate the release of THE LIE SHE WEARS! Follow along with this stellar list of social media influencers as they share reviews, excerpts, Q&As, and lots of giveaways!

Tuesday, Nov. 18 – STACY 40 PAGES

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Wednesday, Nov. 19 – THRILLERS WINE AND CHILL

Thursday, Nov. 20 – EVIE BOOKISH

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Friday, Nov. 21 – ANDREA C. LOWRY READS

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