Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Summary
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In "Listen for the Lie," a true crime podcast reopens old wounds when Lucy investigates her best friend's murder. This GMA Book Club pick and Audie Award winner captivated 340,000+ Goodreads readers with its darkly witty tone and unforgettable characters. What truth lurks beneath small-town secrets?
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When Truth Becomes a Murder Mystery
In the quiet Texas town of Plumpton, some secrets refuse to stay buried. Five years ago, Lucy Chase's best friend Savannah "Savvy" Harper was found murdered in an old barn. Lucy was discovered at dawn, trembling and disoriented, her clothes and hands covered in Savvy's blood - with absolutely no memory of the previous eight hours. Though never formally charged, the court of public opinion delivered its verdict: guilty. Unable to bear the weight of suspicion, Lucy fled to Los Angeles, methodically constructing a new life with a mundane investment job and an emotionally distant boyfriend. She even writes romance novels under a pseudonym - stories where justice prevails, unlike her own life. But when true crime podcaster Ben Owens launches "Listen for the Lie," a twelve-part series investigating Savvy's unsolved murder, Lucy's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. "Listen for the Lie" becomes the narrative framework through which the mystery unfolds. Ben Owens, with his charming smile and probing questions, structures each episode to reveal new layers of the case. The evidence seems damning: Lucy was covered in Savvy's blood, had Savvy's skin under her fingernails, and left bruises on Savvy's arm. People witnessed them fighting at a wedding before Savvy ended up dead. As the podcast gains millions of downloads, Ben interviews various Plumpton residents, each offering different perspectives. What makes the podcast particularly compelling is how it examines the way true crime media shapes public perception. As Lucy notes, "The truth is whatever you say it is."
A Marriage Built on Quicksand and Dark Secrets Between Friends
The Fragility of Memory and Truth
The Voices in Lucy's Head
The Unexpected Resolution
Finding Peace After Trauma
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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