What if the truth shatters everything you thought you knew?
Aaron Callahan never knew his half-sister Lydia until her Book of Life revealed the secrets she left behind. What begins as a search for answers quickly unravels into something darker: family lies buried for decades, betrayals no one dared confront, and memories so fractured they threaten Aaron’s own grip on reality.
With his wedding approaching, the past he’s tried to outrun closes in. Each discovery pulls him deeper into Lydia’s haunted world, forcing him to question not only his family but his sanity. The closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous the journey becomes, and the more he risks losing everything he loves.
A Life Full of Lies can be read as a standalone literary thriller about family betrayal, hidden trauma, and the devastating cost of uncovering long-buried truths. New readers will discover the full scope of what drove Lydia alongside Aaron as he uncovers his sister's hidden past.
For readers who loved Sharp Objects, We Were the Mulvaneys, and The Poisonwood Bible.
Genres & Tropes
Literary Thriller
Dual timelines/time jumps; character-driven; unreliable narrator; mental health issues; stalker; missing person; grief/loss of a parent; domestic abuse; implied childhood SA; drugs; secret past; alcoholism
Additional Information
Pages: 394
Published: October 7, 2025 (2nd Edition); January 2, 2024 (1st Edition, as Book of Life: Lydia)
Publisher: Crow & Compass Publishing
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Language: English
Ebook File Size: 2.0 MB
ASIN: B0FV11PJNM
ISBN-13: 979-8267911450