Brie wanted to start over.
But not like this.
Drowning in debt and desperate to escape her controlling boyfriend,
Brie MacKenzie jumps at a summer job at Pine Ridge Homestead.
The remote property offers a fresh start.
And the owners, Grace and Bradley, seem like the perfect couple.
They’re not.
Locked doors.
Veiled threats.
And rumors of a young woman who vanished from the property years ago—and was never seen again. When Brie uncovers the couple’s dark secret, she understands they have brought her here to be a pawn in their twisted games.
As wildfires close in and cut off all escape, Brie realizes she has fled one trap to find herself caught up in something far more terrifying.
Because in this deadly game, only one thing is certain—the pawn will be sacrificed.
All Her Lies by Matt McGregor is published by Inkubator Books on 12 April 2026 and you can find out more about the book on Amazon, Goodreads and Storygraph
I am sharing my review today as part of the Virtual Book Tour hosted by Zooloo’s Book Tours which takes place 12 -18 April 2026. Check the Book Tour Schedule and follow along with us to see what other readers have to say about this new release.
Thank you to the author Matt McGregor, publisher Inkubator Books and, of course the lovely Zoé at Zooloo’s Book Tours for having me on this book tour and for providing a digital edition to read and review.
Matt McGregor
Matt McGregor is a writer of psychological thrillers from New Zealand. Before becoming a writer, Matt taught English (briefly), ran a nonprofit, worked with maps, and led a marketing team for a tech startup. Now, he mostly spends his time inventing surprising ways to murder his characters, which is totally fine and nothing for you to worry about. When he’s not writing in the third person, he likes to explore the local wilderness, swim in the sea, and play with his exhaustingly energetic young children.
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My Review
An Intriguing and Atmospheric Thriller That Keeps You Guessing
All Her Lies had a really intriguing premise, and I was immediately on edge with the isolated setting and the underlying sense of unease that runs throughout the story. The atmosphere is one of the book’s strongest elements, and it was easy to picture the environment and the tension building within it.
There are plenty of twists woven through the narrative, which kept the story moving at a good pace and added to the overall sense of unpredictability. It’s the kind of book that keeps you curious about what might happen next. While the writing style was clear and easy to follow, I didn’t always feel fully immersed in the story, which meant some of the more intense moments didn’t land quite as strongly for me.
Some of the twists leaned more into “wait, what?” territory and didn’t always feel fully convincing. The pacing could feel a little uneven at times, particularly where developments moved quite quickly. That said, the core idea is a strong one, and I can definitely see the appeal for readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers with lots of dramatic turns. Overall, an atmospheric and engaging read with a compelling premise, even if it didn’t fully come together for me.
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