This book is the sequel to Lisa Unger's "Beautiful Lies" and I believe that to maximize the enjoyment of the storyline you need to read the books back to back (without a span of several months in between). Sliver picks up where Lies left off and the heroine, Ridley Smith is beset with a whole new set of dilemmas, intrigue, and drama. The story is fast-paced and I really enjoy the author's quirky technique of addressing the reader directly in conversation as she discovers information or reflects on the past or expresses comments that foreshadow the future. Quick and enjoyable for lovers of mystery and thrill. ( )

Although well written and full of intrigue 'Sliver of Truth' doesn't have the edge of your seat, suspense and enthralling drama that 'Beautiful Lies' has. The continuing story of Ridley Jones is one of discovery, the search for truth and the often heart wrenching pain that comes from digging too deep. Unger has a gift for writing, for creating a strong voice and presence of character that makes them come to life on the page. While immersed in this book, and in her last, you loose yourself in the story and in the character's lives. Even though this novel wasn't as suspenseful or intense as the last plot wise, these storyteller's gifts make the book no less an adventure. Whether you've spent time in Ridley's world before or not 'Sliver of Truth' is not to be missed. ( )

Sequel to Beautiful Lies -- Ridley is being used as bait by the FBI, CIA, Mob and other secret operations to lure her biological father out of hiding. No one is whom they seem to be and she discovers that even her adopted father cannot be trusted. Boyfriend Jake has been working undercover all along but she has met Dylan another covert operative. Fast read. ( )

A Literary Thriller, according to the Dutch edition that I read. Thriller, I agree. However, some of the writing I found pretty bad, especially in the beginning. It could well be the translation that is to blame. Later on, I did not notice this anymore.

I really got into the book, and read it within 24 hours. Nothing wrong with the story! The main character is a woman journalist, who finds out that her biological father might still be alive, even though his funeral was some years ago. She's then being chased by the FBI, CIA, criminals. No-one is who he seems (there is a lack of female characters in the book), no-one can be trusted. Interesting: she is being chased by some baddies in New York (I think), then wakes up in a hotel room in London (UK). How did she get there? Slowly her memory comes back (partially).

Unfortunately, the main character, although being female, never showed much femininity, in her thinking or her actions. This made that I never really warmed to her.

[I read the Dutch translation] ( )

I really enjoyed this! Just like Beautiful Lies it was full of twists and turns and surprises. I love that in a novel of suspense! ( )