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Quick Comparison: Books Like First Lie Wins
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Closest match |
| Simply Lies | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to First Lie Wins?
The most similar books to First Lie Wins are Want to Know a Secret, Simply Lies, The Housemaid.
What should I read after First Lie Wins?
After finishing First Lie Wins, readers most commonly pick up Want to Know a Secret next.
Who writes books like Ashley Elston?
Authors similar to Ashley Elston include Riley Sager, Ruth Ware.
What genre is First Lie Wins?
First Lie Wins is a Thriller novel by Ashley Elston. It features elements of Identity, Unreliable Narrator, Cat and Mouse.
How long is First Lie Wins?
First Lie Wins varies in length depending on edition.
Does First Lie Wins have romance/spice?
First Lie Wins has a spice level of 3/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About First Lie Wins
Evie Porter lives her life assuming different identities for various cons, but when she's assigned to infiltrate a small Louisiana town and target Ryan Sumner, she discovers someone else is playing her own game. As Evie navigates genuine feelings for Ryan while uncovering who's manipulating her missions, she must determine who she can trust in a world where everyone might be lying. Elston delivers a twisty psychological thriller about identity and deception that keeps readers guessing about truth and motivation while exploring themes of authenticity and the possibility of real connection in a life built on lies. Perfect for psychological thriller fans who enjoy unreliable narrators, identity deception plots, and romance suspense that combines genuine emotion with dangerous games of manipulation.