Firstly, a disclaimer, I've not read a book by Fiona before so Detective Saul Anguish is a new character for me. I wasn't sure what to make of his idiosyncrasies and foibles but guess that makes him a person of interest. The ending of the book is certainly an interesting one for future novels.
This is a powerful novel of sisterhood and family relationships. A fine line between love and hate. The impact a tragedy can have on all members of the family.
3 sisters, differing ages, Jen the steady one, Winter the actress and Alyssa, the youngest and a new mum herself. All ready to celebrate Jens wedding when a tragic accident occurs and sides are taken. A family divided by the incident abd struck down with grief.
3 interwoven stories within the novel but all intricately linked.
It's a great read and perfect for book club discussions

I love anything Fiona Cummins writes especially if it's a Saul Anguish book. A really emotional read about sisterly bonds and family loyalties, although the main plot line is a very sad one. Not so much about the creepy collecting side to Saul this time (which I preferred) but there is a lot of introspection from him, about Blue.
The twist at the end is a killer!

Winter Kellaway - formerly known as Deborah - is a world-renowned actress, rich, famous and beautiful. Younger sister Jen is a mother of two (I can't remember whether she has a job as well) and youngest sister Alyssa is a new mother to baby Claudia. When Winter decides to stage an elaborate party at her home to celebrate Jen's wedding, it ends in a heartbreaking tragedy which will tear the family apart.

This was such a great read. It didn't seem like there was much if any mystery, and felt for a while like more of a family drama (which it also is), but headed in an unexpected direction, with a cracking courtroom drama and some completely unanticipated twists.

I'm not overly interested in the recurring characters of DC Saul Anguish (yes really, and anguished he usually is) and forensic linguist Clover March (whose name sounds like a combination of What Katy Did and Little Women), even if her blue hair is the colour of a summer sky, as we're told at least three times. A fair bit of the story hinges on their backstory and a murder they committed, and although I've read the previous books I couldn't really remember what happened. Although I do feel for Clover, ultimately I'm just not invested in their characters - they're both a bit weird. (Saul collects mementos from crime scenes. That's weird person behaviour.)

Honestly I'd rather do without these two and the confusingness of trying to remember what the heck happened previously. The story stands up very well without them in it, and I was much more interested in Willow, Jen and Alyssa. Five stars for their story, which is excellent, unexpected and powerful.

This was a great read! I have always enjoyed books by Fiona Cummins but I felt that this is her best yet.
Right up to the end I was trying to figure out where the story was leading and totally loved the plot twists throughout!

The ending was absolutely brilliant and everything was very well tied up with lots of emotions thrown in.

Whist I’ve read all the books involving Saul Anguish and love how his story is unfolding, I do believe this can easily be read as a stand alone.

Can’t wait for the next instalment.

This one started off a bit slow for me, but once it got going I was completely hooked. It’s a dark, tense family thriller with plenty of twists and a really satisfying ending. I enjoyed it more than I expected and would definitely read more by Fiona Cummins.

A heart breaking story on so many levels with so much going on. This is a difficult read but brilliant none the less.

I am always excited to see a new Fiona Cummins pop up. She has amazing talent for gripping a reader and never letting go till the last page.

While the continuing character of Saul is really only on the fringes of this story, I am looking forward to where it goes from here. Aside from that, the main story of family secrets, lies and betrayals is cleverly resolved and totally addictive!

#SomeOfUsAreLiars #NetGalley
When Jen Miller entrusts her youngest child to the care of her beloved sisters, she has no idea of the devastating tragedy that is about to unfold.
To celebrate her sister's wedding, global superstar Winter Kellaway throws the party of the decade at her luxurious beachside estate. The decorations are flawless. The champagne is on ice. The guests have arrived. But one misstep will have heartbreaking consequences that will rock this close-knit family to their core. With her life in pieces, how can Jen ever begin to forgive? Saul Anguish, a brilliant but tormented young detective, is called in to investigate and uncovers a long-buried and shocking family secret. As the trail takes a dramatic turn, they must now all face the truth that you can never truly leave the past behind .
I loved it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for giving me an advance copy.

A family drama with lots of twists and family lies.
Jean is on her wedding day when her sister's arrive with her two children in a boat and a tragic accident happens and her small son falls overboard out of the arms of her sister, the wedding is cancelled and the sisters are torn apart.
A bit of a slow burner with a great twist at the end.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC and I give my honest review.

I love Fiona Barton's writing and her stories and this one was no exception. The story is full of twists and turns with likeable and not so likeable characters. It is good to see the progression of the character of Saul Anguish and to find out more about his own story. Would recommend.

“A four-foot box, a foot for every year.”

Wow. This book. I had a feeling Some of Us Are Liars was going to be something special from the moment I read that opening quote. Fiona Cummins’ writing is incredibly good. She doesn’t just tell a story – she breathes life into it with the kind of observational detail that makes you pause and re-read a sentence just to appreciate how perfectly it’s phrased. An absolute masterclass in show, don’t tell.

The timelines do bounce back and forth, and I found myself flipping pages to keep the track, but honestly, that’s a small price to pay for such a layered and emotionally raw story. The characters are beautifully flawed, deeply human and relatable, and the weight of grief and guilt is explored in ways that made my heart ache. Full of tension, there were moments when I literally held my breath.

And let’s just take a moment to appreciate the twists. So many. So jaw-dropping. Completely left me reeling, as did the ending.
This was my first time reading this author but it won’t be my last. I was ready to add her entire back catalogue to my TBR list by about chapter 4. I was hooked, shocked, heartbroken and completely in awe of the way this story unfolded.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. An easy 5 stars from this reader who doesn’t give them lightly.

Some Of Us Are Liars is a compelling read, that moves across several timelines and PoV to tell the story of a truly tragic event that has torn a family apart.
We have the Kellaway family with Jen's wedding and her sister's Winter (a world famous actress) and youngest sister, Alyssa. Each sibling had their own issue and emotional baggage leading upto the wedding. And there is also the detective Saul - a well-known figure to Fiona Cummins fans.
I can instantly engaged in the storyline of the Kellaways and it took me a little longer to understand the role of Saul in the story. But, I soon came to see his importance and the twists were fantastic, with a truly breathtaking ending.

I absolutely loved this book by Fiona Cummins. Told across multiple timelines and from several points of view, this book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and kept me hooked. Secrets, lies, complicated family dynamics, jealousy, suspense…this book has all of them and is really well written!! I highly recommend it 👏🏼❤️

Another excellent book from Fiona Cummings. A very enjoyable read and so interesting how the various characters interlinked. Definitely to be recommended.

As always, Fiona Cummins has produced a clever thriller with what appears to be a straightforward event turns to tragedy with huge consequences. What should be a wonderful family wedding of Jen Miller results in a death - with sister pitted against sister. Of course, these are no ordinary sisters, one happens to be a major celebrity acotr/model Winter Kellaway.
Saul, our favourite detective is also back and his relationship with Blue seems to be going somewhere but at a very slow pace.
The two strands are brought together with an intriguing story of a family tragedy. The stories are carefully and cleverly woven together and the ending is extremely satisfying.
Fiona Cummins never disappoints...

A really gripping family thriller, 4 stars.
I presume that the leading detective Saul Anguish has his own series or at least another book with more backstory - that said Some of Us Are Liars worked just fine as a standalone book. Saul's addition to the plot and his own story arc seemed unnecessary.
Overall the main family drama is incredibly pacey, with intriguing characters and lots of twists.

Fiona Cummins has created here an excellent, twisting, thought provoking novel.

You get drawn in through the pages slowly thinking you know what is happening what did happen and what is going to happen but you are wrong.

The twists are brilliantly thought through with an honesty that makes you think this scenario actually happened and you are reading a documentary on an actual crime.

The twist at the end begs for a follow through for the detectives.

Read it you will love it.

This is a book you have to keep reading to keep up with all the twists and turns, emotions galore, some truly awful characters and heartbreaking moments.
I don’t think I’ve read a book with so many interlinked stories that shock you as they are revealed. The final shock makes me hungry for the next book…. There will be one wont there?! Strongly recommended!

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Overall this is a a good, solid read. It had the usual twists and turns and is well written. It kept me engaged but I wasn't wowed by it. Still enjoyed it and I would recommend it.

This book follows the story of the three Kellaway sisters after a heartbreaking tragedy. Interwoven with the past, the story is a little slow to begin with, but gathers pace in the second half.
The story of Saul and Blue continues from the earlier book, though in a much less prevalent way.
An enjoyable read that I flew through in a few days.