[b: Little Lies|21847237|Little Lies|Heather Gudenkauf|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1396682585s/21847237.jpg|40810773] by [a: Heather Gudenkauf|2875124|Heather Gudenkauf|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1383946596p2/2875124.jpg] is a very good book. I am a greedy reader and although the story did not leave me hanging; finishing the book was like taking a weekend trip that you wish was a week long vacation - it was over too quickly.

Heather Gudenkauf is an excellent writer. I enjoy the topics she writes about, even if they make me uncomfortable at times.

"Little Lies" is a page turner that ends with a shocking twist. This author has a new fan.

I found [a: Heather Gudenkauf|2875124|Heather Gudenkauf|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1383946596p2/2875124.jpg] after reading an ARC Kindle edition of [b: Missing Pieces|25785334|Missing Pieces|Heather Gudenkauf|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1444135108s/25785334.jpg|45636096] Wow! Excellent writing and I still think about the characters and the story. ( )

This was the only thing written by Heather Gudenkauf that I had left to read. I’m a big fan of hers, but felt let down by her latest book. I needed to check and make sure she was the writer I remembered her as being, and I just got a Kindle which enabled me to finally get a hold of this novella (for 99 cents!), so I gave it a try. Bottom line – Gundenkauf is redeemed.

She does have a way with words. She knows how to develop characters and draw the reader into the story and make them care. This piece felt a little rushed, but, then again, there’s a thin line for novellas, and sometimes it’s hard to make a story fit certain criteria.

Even though I had already read the book that this was a prequel to, I enjoyed this quick little mystery. 4.5 stars! ( )

2 audio discs

a prequel
unabridged, 2 discs simply and effectively presented a decent murder mystery. ( )

Little Mercies was my favourite book of Heather Gudenkauf and while I read this little novella long after Little Mercies, I did enjoy another day in the life of the social worker Ellen that is the main character of Little Mercies. Not a fan of short stories, I am learning to like these quick little novellas that you can read at one sitting. This had a little more crime aspect than her later novel did. ( )

Heather Gudenkauf’s LITTLE LIES is a short novella, a prequel for the upcoming riveting LITTLE MERCIES. A story of a social worker, Ellen—a woman balancing her personal and work life as a mother of three, with a husband, and a complex career.

Having read an ARC of LITTLE MERCIES (a 5-star winner), prior to LITTLE LIES, immediately purchased the novella, as was so intrigued with the main character, Ellen, and wanted to learn more about her background.

LITTLE LIES introduces Ellen, as she is called to assist with an investigation. A child has lost his mother in a brutal murder. The body was found beneath a park statue which is similar to a murder thirteen years ago—with a little boy left behind.

Full of suspense, each can be standalone reads; however, highly recommend reading both books, as you will not be disappointed.

I love novels featuring social workers, as they are so undervalued, with huge responsibilities— making for an emotional, and gripping novel. Well done!

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