THIS IS WHY WE LIED is typical of Karin Slaughter in one way: it grabbed me from page 1 and held on until the end. But it is atypical because the story is a whodunnit that takes place in two days, all on the grounds of a secluded family-owned cabin retreat.

This is the honeymoon Will has planned for him and Sara. But, of course, all goes awry beginning with their first dinner with the family and other guests. That's when the tension begins. Soon after one of them is murdered, and all of them, plus the staff, look suspicious.

There are lots of twists and turns, and you, too, will become suspicious of everyone. With every twist and turn you'll have to reevaluate. You'll be guessing throughout. Even if you think you have it figured out, there's always more to the story, more to be considered.

I've read all of Karin Slaughters books, and this is her first locked-room mystery that I can recall I think you'll love it as much as I did..