Case of lies vs The Three Lives of Cate Kay: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Case of lies Case of lies Perri O'Shaughnessy · 2005 ★★★★☆ 3.8 390 pages · ≈ 7 h 13 m · Moderate
“NINA REILLY LAY ON HER STOMACH, her eyes closed, a white washcloth draped over her backside.”

No one writes legal suspense like Perri O'Shaughnessy. Blending powerful human drama with legal thrills, mystery, humor, and unforgettable characters, the New York Times bestselling author has created a uniquely…

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Cover of The Three Lives of Cate Kay The Three Lives of Cate Kay Kate Fagan · 2025 ★★★★☆ 3.9 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Moderate

Who is Cate Kay? Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it's just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely…

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Case of liesThe Three Lives of Cate Kay
Goodreads 3.8 (1443) —
Hardcover 3.0 (1) 3.4 (52)
Apple Books — 4.0 (450)

Reception

Case of liesThe Three Lives of Cate Kay
Ratings 1443 450
Editions 17 5
Want to read 658 —
Reading it now 31 —
Written reviews 92 —
Pages 390 304

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