Just finished The Fury? Next up read None of This Is True…
Picture this: you've just closed The Fury, still buzzing from that Greek island isolation and the way Elliot's narration twisted your perceptions. None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell picks up that same thread of unreliable storytelling but spins it into a modern, podcast-driven mystery. Here, podcaster Alix Summers meets the enigmatic Josie Fair, who seems like the perfect subject for her show—until Josie's tales of a troubled past start unraveling in ways that echo the celebrity drama and hidden motives in Michaelides' tale.
"This is an addictive page-turner that I couldn't put down. Josie is a train wreck of a character that I couldn't look away from. Her character is one of the reasons I enjoyed this novel."— Meredith (Trying to catch up!) , Goodreads
What makes this a stellar follow-up is how it trades the exotic island vibe for something more everyday yet equally claustrophobic—a suburban London setting where secrets fester behind closed doors. Jewell's knack for building suspense through dialogue and revelations mirrors the twisty plot mechanics that made The Fury such a hit, but it adds a fresh layer of meta-commentary on truth and fame in the digital age.
Both novels share that ensemble feel with family and friends caught in the crossfire, plus enough psychological tension to keep you flipping pages late into the night. Readers who dissected Alex Michaelides' dark secrets over book club wine will find plenty to unpack here, without retreading the same locked-room territory.
"i didn't super love this book when i was reading it - i wasn't rooting for any of the characters. however, now i've finished and processed it all, it was very very clever."— lottiereddit , Reddit
A Modern Thriller for the Digital Age
In a market full of thrillers, this one stands out for its accessibility and binge-worthy pace, much like a true-crime series you can't pause. It's perfect if you're craving more of that 'who can you trust?' energy, delivered with Jewell's signature warmth and wit that makes the chills feel all the more personal.
