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A STORY WORTH A CLOSER LOOK

First Lie Wins

by Ashley Elston

Evie Porter's life is an assignment. Her employer gave her the identity and target, but her feelings for Ryan Sumner complicate the job.

Psychological thriller

Marvin Smit · Owner & editor

Updated · Our approach

BEFORE YOU START

The premise

Mr. Smith sends Evie into a new town under an assumed name. She is meant to get close to Ryan, yet imagines a future with him. Her past makes mistakes dangerous.

Why the setup appeals

An identity with a purpose
Her name and relationship are parts of a job. Consider where the role ends and the person begins.
An employer she cannot identify
Evie follows instructions from someone whose real identity she does not know.

IS IT YOUR NEXT READ?

A good match for your shelf?

Try this if you want deception built into the main character's work.

Something to keep in mind

You begin inside the deception, following someone maintaining a false identity.

Book information

Read more about the story from its publisher or author.

A good book is worth sharing.

NOT QUITE THE RIGHT FIT?

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