First Lie Wins

Professional con woman Evie Porter has been given a new name and location by her boss, the mysterious Mr. Smith. Once she’s learned everything about her surroundings, she’ll track down her mark, Ryan Sumner. This is all familiar territory; what Evie doesn’t expect, however, is that someone with her real name—the one that she’s kept secret from everyone except Mr. Smith—will arrive in town. Having kept this identity pristine, as it’s her only route to someday returning to a clean life, Evie will do anything to maintain her future. She can’t make any mistakes this time; good thing she loves a challenge. Elston’s adult debut (after the YA novel 10 Truths and a Dare) is a fast-paced, twist-filled thriller that will keep listeners guessing until the very end. Saskia Maarleveld narrates Evie as she jumps between identities, past and present, and fights for her true identity with both cunning and vulnerability. Maarleveld’s ability to capture the nuances of Evie’s personality helps listeners see that, despite her shadowy jobs, Evie might not be all bad after all.