Hall exhibits a mastery of slowly building pressure-cooker tension until it explodes. A less accomplished writer might not have been able to be as convincing with occasional situational constructs that stretch credulity, but Hall pulls all of it off with aplomb. She remains a writer to watch. Publishers Weekly
Whats most special about the book is the array of complex charactersThe dialogue is sharp, observant, and emotional without ever straying into sentimentality, and the mystery of who is targeting the Gibson family manages to stay compelling despite many twists and turnsThis captivating domestic thriller will keep you on your toes. Kirkus Reviews
Halls knack for creating driven, relatably vulnerable heroines like Yara is the key to this latest success. Booklist
Hall conveys the racist atmosphere of a small town and writes knowingly of extreme family dysfunction Library Journal
We Lie Here is [ Rachel Howzell Halls] strongest to date. The Boston Globe
Hall has long forged a singular path as a crime writer, blending an increasingly assured mastery of the genre with an abiding interest in lives too often relegated to the margins. Watching her peel back the layers of Palmdale to expose its diverse residents and problems feels particularly gratifying. Stellar. Los Angeles Times
Clever, tightly plottedHalls knack for making each character believable again shines in We Lie Here. The Gibson familys myriad personalities never stray from realism as Halls sharp plotting keeps the storys twists evolving. Sun Sentinel
What makes We Lie Here so frightening is the suggestion that your own family might not be who they claim to be. Rachel Howzell Hall plots this idea perfectly Bookreporter
Rachel Howzell Hall has a genuine flair for crafting memorable characters and writing the kind of narrative driven style that quickly engages her reader's attention and holds it fast from beginning to end. We Lie Here: A Thriller is a ripping good read Midwest Book Review
We Lie Here is another fast and surprisingly funny thriller from Rachel Howzell Hall. I was on the edge of my seat through all the revelations, twists, and turns in a fast-paced third act. Get this book and relax with the knowledge that you are in the hands of a fantastic crime novelist. Adrian McKinty, Edgar Awardwinning author of the Sean Duffy series
In We Lie Here, Rachel Howzell Hall gives us a tight, lean, eye-level look at the Gibson familyflawed, normal, abnormal, and each affected by a deadly secret left buried for yearswhile weaving a page-turning tapestry of dread, cold-blooded murder, and nail-biting tension. What a ride. What a wonderful writer. More, please. Tracy Clark, author of the Chicago Mystery series
Rachel Howzell Hall continues to shatter the boundaries of crime fiction through the sheer force of her indomitable talent. S. A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland
We Lie Here is definitive proof that its impossible to be disappointed by Rachel Howzell Hall, who just gets better and better with each book. She has tools and tricks to spare as she pulls you to the edge of your seat with her razor-sharp plotting and keen eye for the darker side of human behavior thats too easily obscured by the California sunshine. Ivy Pochoda, author of These Women, a New York Times Best Thriller of 2020
Loaded with surprises and shocking secrets, and propelled by Rachel Howzell Halls magnificent prose, We Lie Here is a captivating thriller that I couldnt put down. Its very clear to me that Hall is one of the best crime writers working today, and she keeps getting better. We Lie Here is a cant-miss book. Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Blackout
Rachel Howzell Hall continues to prove why shes one of crime fictions leading writers. We Lie Here is a psychological-suspense fans dream with both a heroine youll want to root for and a story youll want to keep reading late into the night. A must read! Kellye Garrett, Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Awardwinning author of Like a Sister
