Congrats Maren
on the release of
Behind the Lies!
Behind the Lies by Maren Cooper
Domestic Thriller, 248 pages
Published November 14, 2023 by She Writes Press
Will Franklin—former academic geek, now recognized as a rare talent in the “fake it ’til you make it” biotech industry—is in the wings for his dream job as next CEO of a global powerhouse. Or so he thinks, until his boss, Chet, calls him into his office and angrily tells him he is going to be fired. Chet hints at impropriety, but won’t say more—and before Will can press him he falls so ill that he’s put on ventilator care.
Now, instead of losing his job, Will finds himself in the position of supporting Chet’s family through the hell of a dire illness. Just as suddenly, he finds his leadership ability tested by a crippling cyberattack that threatens the entire industry and leaves him with little time to untangle the mystery of whatever it is that Chet uncovered before he got sick.
Can Will clear his name before the ax falls—or his marriage collapses—due to his lapse in judgment? And does Bella, a young and beautiful rising star making waves with her own start-up company, have anything to do with this mess?
My thoughts about Behind the Lies ~~
(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)
First lines—"The cryptic message from Chet pulled Will out of the office in the middle of a workday,, no questions asked. Chet was probably the only person who could get away with that these days, but he had a power over Will no one else did."
This book drew me in from the very first page. This is a story of powerful people doing all the things in the corporate world—cyberattacks, deceit, secrets, betrayal—as well as being a story full of caring people wanting to take care of others and do the right thing—emotional support, family, love, forgiveness. So... it was all over the place, but in a good way.
I usually stay away from cyber anything, and books set in the business world but I'm glad I took a chance on Behind the Lies. Along with having a beautiful cover, which initially drew me in, it is a story with interesting characters, as well as being well written with a fascinating storyline. I truly enjoyed this story and will be watching for other books by this author in the future.
I received a copy of Behind the Lies from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Advance reviews
“Deftly builds on intrigue and anticipation, the reader anxiously awaits on tenterhooks for the other shoe to drop as unflagging tension mounts in this high-caliber, captivating page-turner.”—Laurie Buchanan, award-winning author of the Sean McPherson novels
"In Behind the Lies, Maren Cooper has woven an intriguing biotech industry thriller involving corporate espionage, marital indiscretions, SEC investigations, and the power of family redemption. In classic fashion, Cooper’s page turner reveals who did what to whom, and for what purposes. But of course, all is not what it seems. If you want a mystery that delivers plenty of surprises, read this book."—Cary J. Griffith, author of the Sam Rivers mystery series
“Maren Cooper combines a smooth blend of mystery and intrigue with a healthy dose of family drama in this absorbing thriller that may remind readers of hit corporate TV shows like Mad Men or Suits. I found myself thoroughly invested in Will and Charlotte's relationship, especially after a couple of reveals. Behind the Lies is an enthralling corporate drama novel."—Pikasho Deka, for Readers’ Favorite
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About the author
Maren Cooper grew up in the Midwest and now resides in Minnesota. She currently serves as a volunteer for various non-profits after a long career as a health care leader. A life-long reader, once she discovered the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, she began taking classes and slowly unearthed the aspiring writer beneath. Her debut novel, A Better Next, was published in 2019 by She Writes Press, Finding Grace in July of 2022 and Behind the Lies in November, 2023.
She writes best on the North Shore of Lake Superior where she retreats frequently to hike, needlepoint and watch the deer devour her hostas. ~ Author's website
Connect with Marne
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Thank you Susan! Happy Thanksgiving :) marencooper.com
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