Bad Liar: A Novel By Tami Hoag

In The Bad Liar, Tami Hoag returns with a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of small-town life, where the shadows of the past loom large. When a body is discovered at the end of a desolate country road, sheriff’s detective Nick Fourcade finds himself thrust into a chilling murder investigation. The victim’s face and hands are obliterated by a shotgun blast, and Nick’s only lead points to the sudden disappearance of Marc Mercier, a hometown hero who vanished during a weekend hunting trip.

Simultaneously, detective Annie Broussard is re-entering the force after a brutal attack, determined to help B’Lynn Fontenot, a mother desperate to find her son, Robbie. A recovering drug addict, Robbie has been missing for eight days, but the local police dismiss his disappearance as unremarkable. Moved by B’Lynn’s pleas, Annie takes on the case, knowing it could ignite a conflict with the city police who refuse to intervene.

As Nick digs deeper into Marc’s disappearance and Annie investigates Robbie’s case, they uncover a web of secrets that intertwines both investigations. Old grudges, broken loyalties, and hidden truths converge in the Louisiana swamp, where danger lurks at every turn. With her trademark emotional depth and suspense, Hoag crafts a tale that explores the impact of the past on the present, questioning whether anyone can truly escape their history. The Bad Liar promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.