Description
The voice in her head says he's guilty. She knows he's innocent. Devon Burges is in the throes of a high-risk birth when she learns of her dear friend's murder. The police quickly name another friend as the chief suspect, but Devon doesn't buy it-and despite her difficult recovery, she decides to investigate. Haunted by postpartum problems that manifest as a cruel voice in her head, Devon is barely getting by. Yet her instincts are still sharp, and she's bent on proving her friend's innocence. But as Devon digs into the evidence, the voice in her head grows more insistent, the danger more intense. Each layer is darker, more disturbing, and she's not sure she-or her baby-can survive what lies at the truth.
About the Author
Vanessa Lillie is originally from Miami, Oklahoma, where she spent a lot of time investigating local ghost stories at the public library. After college, she worked in Washington, DC, until moving to Providence, Rhode Island, which she calls home with her husband and dinosaur-aficionado son. Smitten with the smallest state, she enjoys organizing book events and literary happenings around town.
Reviews
"[An] impressive debut...This superb psychological thriller is hard to put down." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fast paced and psychologically complex, this debut mystery has plenty of twists and turns that will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, and Megan Abbott." -Library Journal (starred review) "Haunting and gripping...[Little Voices] grabs you from the first chapter and takes you on a twisting, turning journey with a surprise ending that will leave you stunned and wanting more." -The Miami News-Record "With her debut novel Little Voices, Vanessa Lillie has arrived on the American literary scene with a flash of brilliance. Aficionados of mystery, thriller and horror will savor this intricately plotted page-turner that builds to a stunning denouement...[a] treasure of a book...Lovers of good fiction in general also will appreciate Little Voices-Rhode Islanders especially." -Providence Journal "Little Voices checks all of the boxes of a great thriller, and then some." -Real Simple "An unsettling mystery with an unreliable narrator who will keep you guessing the whole way through. Little Voices is as haunting as it is gripping." -Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish "Intricate, unpredictable, and deliciously addictive." -Minka Kent, bestselling author of The Memory Watcher and The Thinnest Air "Little Voices grabs you from the first chapter and doesn't let go until one shocking final twist. Vanessa Lillie is an author to watch, taking us deep into the world-and mind-of former prosecutor turned struggling new mom Devon Burges as she battles old politics, new money, big fish, and, worst of all, that little voice in her head to help solve the murder of her close friend. Psychological suspense at its best." -Kellye Garrett, Anthony, Agatha, and Lefty award-winning author of Hollywood Homicide "From the opening chapter to the last line of the book, Vanessa Lillie takes you on a ride you won't be prepared for, but at the same time, won't want to end. Twists, turns, suspects, and small-town motives are around every corner with an ending that will blow you away. One of the best books I've read this year." -Matthew Farrell, bestselling author of What Have You Done "Vanessa Lillie's Little Voices is my favorite kind of mystery: densely plotted, character rich, and full of sharp and perceptive writing. This is a stunning debut with a gut punch of a twist. You'll be reading all night long." -Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts "Little Voices is an utterly original debut novel with a twist so unexpected I jumped from the last page right back to the first to start reading again." -Victoria Helen Stone, bestselling author of Jane Doe "Hypnotic and harrowing, Little Voices is psychological suspense at its best. The twisted path of wrongdoing that winds through the novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, but it's the little voices the narrator hears in her head that will haunt you. Vanessa Lillie's exceptional debut took my breath away." -Hilary Davidson, bestselling author of One Small Sacrifice "Nothing not to love about this awesome, intriguing, exceptionally well-crafted, politico-financial murder thriller, that is not only a page-turner, but a model of how a woman can go through physical and mental wood-chippers, time and time again, and still be the strongest person in the room. Read it." -Shannon Kirk, international bestselling author of Method 15/33, In the Vines, and Gretchen "I love this book. Complex plot. Sharp narration. Wonderfully deep characters and setting. So, so good!" -Wendy Walker, international-bestselling author of The Night Before and All Is Not Forgotten "It's not easy to hit me with a twist I don't see coming, but Vanessa Lillie did just that in her smashing debut, Little Voices-a murder mystery, political thriller, and psychological suspense wrapped into one sensational story. Lillie doesn't shy away from big topics-postpartum depression and money laundering and child abuse-deftly weaving the layers into a twisty and surprising plot. A clever and addictive read from a bright new talent." -Kimberly Belle, bestselling author of The Marriage Lie and Dear Wife "Little Voices is an engrossing, wholly satisfying thriller, complete with complex, morally ambiguous characters, an intricate plot, and clever twists-including one final twist so shocking that I gasped aloud." -Kathleen Barber, author of Are You Sleeping Praise for For the Best "Vanessa Lillie's For the Best is an unrelentingly sharp thriller that kept me guessing almost as quickly as I turned pages. Lillie has done something truly incredible in For the Best: as much a twisty who- and why-dunnit, the novel is also a pointed meditation on the power of restorative justice, privilege, and second chances. I couldn't put the book down, but the questions it raises will stay with me for a long, long time. Lillie's twisty, tense sophomore novel will keep you guessing until the very end." -Halley Sutton, author of The Lady Upstairs "Propulsive and crisp writing, I couldn't put it down!" -Kaira Rouda, international and USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Favorite Daughter "A fascinating look at the power of restorative justice, For the Best is Vanessa Lillie at her finest. With damaged characters and a dark undercurrent, the plot unravels a myriad of devastating secrets in the wake of an alcohol-soaked night that left a man dead and a woman accused of his murder. Mesmerizing and thought-provoking, For the Best smolders with a brooding, slow-burn tension you simply won't want to miss." -Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author of The Night Olivia Fell and Behind Every Lie
Book Information
ISBN 9781542092265
Author Vanessa Lillie
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Thomas & Mercer
Publisher Amazon Publishing
About the Author
Vanessa Lillie is originally from Miami, Oklahoma, where she spent a lot of time investigating local ghost stories at the public library. After college, she worked in Washington, DC, until moving to Providence, Rhode Island, which she calls home with her husband and dinosaur-aficionado son. Smitten with the smallest state, she enjoys organizing book events and literary happenings around town.
Reviews
"[An] impressive debut...This superb psychological thriller is hard to put down." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fast paced and psychologically complex, this debut mystery has plenty of twists and turns that will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, and Megan Abbott." -Library Journal (starred review) "Haunting and gripping...[Little Voices] grabs you from the first chapter and takes you on a twisting, turning journey with a surprise ending that will leave you stunned and wanting more." -The Miami News-Record "With her debut novel Little Voices, Vanessa Lillie has arrived on the American literary scene with a flash of brilliance. Aficionados of mystery, thriller and horror will savor this intricately plotted page-turner that builds to a stunning denouement...[a] treasure of a book...Lovers of good fiction in general also will appreciate Little Voices-Rhode Islanders especially." -Providence Journal "Little Voices checks all of the boxes of a great thriller, and then some." -Real Simple "An unsettling mystery with an unreliable narrator who will keep you guessing the whole way through. Little Voices is as haunting as it is gripping." -Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish "Intricate, unpredictable, and deliciously addictive." -Minka Kent, bestselling author of The Memory Watcher and The Thinnest Air "Little Voices grabs you from the first chapter and doesn't let go until one shocking final twist. Vanessa Lillie is an author to watch, taking us deep into the world-and mind-of former prosecutor turned struggling new mom Devon Burges as she battles old politics, new money, big fish, and, worst of all, that little voice in her head to help solve the murder of her close friend. Psychological suspense at its best." -Kellye Garrett, Anthony, Agatha, and Lefty award-winning author of Hollywood Homicide "From the opening chapter to the last line of the book, Vanessa Lillie takes you on a ride you won't be prepared for, but at the same time, won't want to end. Twists, turns, suspects, and small-town motives are around every corner with an ending that will blow you away. One of the best books I've read this year." -Matthew Farrell, bestselling author of What Have You Done "Vanessa Lillie's Little Voices is my favorite kind of mystery: densely plotted, character rich, and full of sharp and perceptive writing. This is a stunning debut with a gut punch of a twist. You'll be reading all night long." -Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts "Little Voices is an utterly original debut novel with a twist so unexpected I jumped from the last page right back to the first to start reading again." -Victoria Helen Stone, bestselling author of Jane Doe "Hypnotic and harrowing, Little Voices is psychological suspense at its best. The twisted path of wrongdoing that winds through the novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, but it's the little voices the narrator hears in her head that will haunt you. Vanessa Lillie's exceptional debut took my breath away." -Hilary Davidson, bestselling author of One Small Sacrifice "Nothing not to love about this awesome, intriguing, exceptionally well-crafted, politico-financial murder thriller, that is not only a page-turner, but a model of how a woman can go through physical and mental wood-chippers, time and time again, and still be the strongest person in the room. Read it." -Shannon Kirk, international bestselling author of Method 15/33, In the Vines, and Gretchen "I love this book. Complex plot. Sharp narration. Wonderfully deep characters and setting. So, so good!" -Wendy Walker, international-bestselling author of The Night Before and All Is Not Forgotten "It's not easy to hit me with a twist I don't see coming, but Vanessa Lillie did just that in her smashing debut, Little Voices-a murder mystery, political thriller, and psychological suspense wrapped into one sensational story. Lillie doesn't shy away from big topics-postpartum depression and money laundering and child abuse-deftly weaving the layers into a twisty and surprising plot. A clever and addictive read from a bright new talent." -Kimberly Belle, bestselling author of The Marriage Lie and Dear Wife "Little Voices is an engrossing, wholly satisfying thriller, complete with complex, morally ambiguous characters, an intricate plot, and clever twists-including one final twist so shocking that I gasped aloud." -Kathleen Barber, author of Are You Sleeping Praise for For the Best "Vanessa Lillie's For the Best is an unrelentingly sharp thriller that kept me guessing almost as quickly as I turned pages. Lillie has done something truly incredible in For the Best: as much a twisty who- and why-dunnit, the novel is also a pointed meditation on the power of restorative justice, privilege, and second chances. I couldn't put the book down, but the questions it raises will stay with me for a long, long time. Lillie's twisty, tense sophomore novel will keep you guessing until the very end." -Halley Sutton, author of The Lady Upstairs "Propulsive and crisp writing, I couldn't put it down!" -Kaira Rouda, international and USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Favorite Daughter "A fascinating look at the power of restorative justice, For the Best is Vanessa Lillie at her finest. With damaged characters and a dark undercurrent, the plot unravels a myriad of devastating secrets in the wake of an alcohol-soaked night that left a man dead and a woman accused of his murder. Mesmerizing and thought-provoking, For the Best smolders with a brooding, slow-burn tension you simply won't want to miss." -Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author of The Night Olivia Fell and Behind Every Lie
Book Information
ISBN 9781542092265
Author Vanessa Lillie
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Thomas & Mercer
Publisher Amazon Publishing
