The Basics

Title: State of Lies by Siri Mitchell Genre: Suspense/Political Thriller Release Date: August 13, 2019 My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars From the Back Cover: Georgie Brennan may be a world-class quantum physicist, but she grapples with life as a single mother after her husband is killed. When she receives a message from beyond the grave, it leads her to question the details of her husband’s death. As she follows the clues he left behind, her discoveries increasingly implicate those closest to her. When her father is nominated as the new United States Secretary of Defense, she must uncover the truth before his confirmation hearing—even as the same people who killed her husband are now after her. Nothing is at is seems. Lies are truth; enemies are friends. Even her child is at risk. As every possibility but one disappears, Georgie may find herself to be the antithesis of everything she’s thought herself to be.

My Thoughts

I haven’t read any of Siri Mitchell’s other books, but I’m so glad I read this one! The details and intricacy of the plot are incredible, and the author draws you deeper into the questions and intrigue in a way that makes you feel totally invested in the story. Each page seems to bring a new revelation or clue that makes it hard to put the book down! Georgie is a strong character – she’s a quantum physicist, and she is on a quest to find truth, both at her job and in her search for answers about her husband’s death. This book is marketed as Christian fiction, but there wasn’t as much of a faith element as I was expecting. It was still a clean read, without language or excessive violence. I think this book would appeal to a wide audience, from Christian fiction readers to fans of secular thrillers. It’s part suspense, part political thriller, and totally engaging, with a shocking conclusion – don’t miss it! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.