The setting of this book is definitely something that I loved- The evil house and lots of secrets. A story line with a secret is something that always intrigues a reader. I was eager to know what happened to Tom and what's the reason for his disappearance.

I a lover of character-driven stories and I feel that this book didn't do justice to the characters. I struggled to feel anything for the characters and throughout the story I didn't actually cared for them. I didn't feel connected. The readers who prefer strong story over characters are definitely in for a treat. It is a dark read full of twists and turns and it keeps the readers interested till the end.

I liked how the author closed it all together in the end. It isn't a typical happy ending but rather the one which felt realistic.

However, I really feel that this book was too long? It should have been wrapped in less than 400 pages. As said earlier, the story was really interesting. But the execution could have been better.

I could not get far into this novel. I am going to give up now. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

I cannot begin to tell you how intriguing this story is. The author draws you in right from the start keeping your attention until the end.

We follow a story about the disappearance of Tom who appeared to have the perfect relationship with Roz or so she thought! It all starts over a photo being taken which lead to him vanishing without a trace. Oh my days…. can you imagine that?! Talk about over reacting. I couldn't help but feel for Roz.

Starting off from Roz’s point of view then it moves on to Tom straight away I was hooked and wanted to know why the sudden disappearance, I mean it's only a photo. But has the story unfolds we learn more about Tom and he certainly isn't the person Roz thought he was. The hunt for him leads us to Vixenhead, Tom’s childhood home which is one very dark and disturbing house. Can Roz find Tom before it’s to late or will the evil within Vixenhead Claim her too...

I had plenty of OMG moments where I found myself saying NO WAY! You can feel the tension and emotion with the characters though the author's brilliant writing skills.

House of Lies is full of mystery and suspense and jam packed with twists and turns or should I say shocking turns, which kept me on the edge of my seat.

This is one very entertaining psychological thriller but it also has the crime element in it which I loved. Which I highly recommend giving it 4.5 stars.

I would like to thank Harper Collins for a copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review

When Roz Outlaw's partner Tom disappears she is confused and devastated, I mean it isn't like she even has a photo of the guy as he just hated his picture taken and as he didn't have any living relatives she couldn't even ask them if they knew anything. There was only one thing that she could relie on and that was her skills as a journalist to rattle some very uncooperative policemen and a woman's name on a FB page before Tom closed it down when she had come home early.
Roz is some gutsy lady that just doesn't back down, I really liked her as the more the powers that be tell her to leave it alone the more determined she is to find out where Tom is. This story just didn't go where I first thought it was going, it was far more exciting. There are many brick walls but Roz is like a sledge-hammer, relentless and just refuses to stop asking questions. The more she finds out the less she knows of the man she has lived with for years.
This then branches into Tom's story and bloody hell I would be still running if it was me. There are some really tough chapters to read. Vixenhead is one scary place.
This is a super story that goes from intriguing to a pretty fast paced read that had me shouting instructions to Roz, this woman does you no good if you have a heart condition! I was like 'No, don't knock, God damn it woman you just knocked, now run!'
This book is just full of surprise after surprise, characters changed and emotions did flips it was just one massive full on satisfying and entertaining book.

This was a great book which I finished really quickly. Well written, and a great plot!!

A really good well written story. I hope to see more from this author

I was not able to continue reading the book, because I could not connect with the characters or the plot

Roz has noticed a change in her partner Tom, he’s distracted, always looking over his shoulder. Then he disappears.Police don’t take his disappearance seriously, leaving the search up to Roz. To find him, she begins digging into her past only to learn that she never knew Tom at all. Does she really love this man? How can she is she doesn’t know who he is? Roz believes the answers she’s seeking will be found in Tom’s childhood home, Vixenhead. People say a house can’t be evil, but is that really true? Can a house absorb the terrible things that have gone on inside its walls? Roz believes she may yet be able to save Tom, but only if Vixenhead doesn’t claim her too. A creepy Gothic to read under the covers with a good cup of tea