The Passenger
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"A sharp, clever, and utterly compelling thriller about a woman running from the mistakes and misfortunes of her past. Terrific." (Chris Pavone, author of The Accident)
With heart-stopping escapes and devious deceptions, The Passenger is an amazing psychological thriller about defining yourself while you pursue your path to survival. One thing is certain: the ride will leave you breathless.
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How to Start a Fire
"Bestselling author Lutz hits a home run in this glorious exploration of friendship. . . ." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
A wild, sad, funny story of twenty years in the friendship of three very different women. Thrown together in college, they grow to adulthood united and divided by secrets, lies, and a single night that shaped all of them. find out more
The Latest in the Spellman Series
Spellman Six: The Next Generation
“Edgar-nominated Lutz is in fine form, delivering another killer whodunit packed with plot twists and wit.” (Booklist, starred review)
The latest installment of the New York Times bestselling Spellman mysteries, a "series that keeps getting better and better" (Publishers Weekly), finds private investigator Izzy Spellman on the verge of losing everything. find out more
“An absorbing tale that will satisfy Spellman fans as well as women’s fiction readers who like a good ensemble story.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
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“Whipsmart and cunning, deeply funny and profoundly moving, Lisa Lutz’s How to Start A Fire is a knockout.”
—Megan Abbott, author of The Fever
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“A memorable and ultimately uplifting saga of three strong, unique women.”
—BookPage
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“Bestselling author Lutz hits a home run in this glorious exploration of friendship.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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“Happily, TRAIL OF THE SPELLMANS continues the legacy of the previous four installments of the series—fresh, lively and consistently humorous.”
—Donna Volkenannt, Book Reporter
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“Lie back and enjoy this tale of intergenerational gumshoe mayhem.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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“Narrator Izzy's biting wit—mixed with a refreshing dose of humility and sadness—easily carries the story.”
—Publisher's Weekly
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“Fans of THE SPELLMAN FILES will laugh just as loudly at the comic antics chronicled in this sparkling sequel.”
—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred review
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“Once again, Lutz treats readers to a madcap roller-coaster ride.”
—Shelley Mosley, Library Journal Reviews
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“A fresh story that works real issues through an offbeat premise.”
—Kirkus, Starred review
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“Like little sister Rae’s beloved sugary confections, THE SPELLMAN FILES goes down easy. ”
—Cynthia Houng, KQED Arts & Culture
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“Lutz magically pulls a rabbit out of her hat at almost every turn.”
—Frank Bascombe, Aint It Cool News
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Until today, Lisa’s first thriller, The Passenger, was one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. Now the buzz has become a roar. read more
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How to Start a Fire is now on sale everywhere, more than nine years after the first chapter was written. read more
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Lisa's latest educational venture is now online! read more
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Being loosely categorized as a crime novelist, I am inevitably asked on many occasions to cite my literary inspirations or list my five or ten favorite novelists or novels. . . . read more
