Bald-Faced Liar by Victoria Helen Stone | GSMC Book Review Podcast

Sarah welcomes bestselling author Victoria Helen Stone for a gripping conversation about her latest psychological suspense novel, Bald-Faced Liar. Known for unforgettable thrillers like Jane Doe and The Hook, Stone once again delivers a tense, character-driven story that keeps readers questioning everything. And everyone.The novel follows Elizabeth May, a traveling nurse who has mastered the art of reinvention. With a new home in Santa Cruz and yet another carefully constructed identity, Elizabeth believes invisibility is her greatest protection. But when someone from her past recognizes her, that fragile sense of safety begins to unravel. As threats escalate, Elizabeth finds herself hunted by a stalker who knows her secrets—and may know her better than she knows herself.In this interview, Victoria Helen Stone discusses the inspiration behind Elizabeth’s character, the psychological toll of living under constant reinvention, and the challenge of writing suspense where trust is a liability. Sarah and Victoria also explore themes of trauma, identity, survival, and the idea that healing can be both terrifying and transformative.Fans of psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, and character-focused mysteries will find plenty to appreciate in this thoughtful and tension-filled conversation. Whether you’re a longtime reader of Victoria Helen Stone or discovering her work for the first time, this episode offers insight into the craft of suspense writing and the emotional truths that fuel it.Listen now to the GSMC Book Review Podcast for engaging author interviews, in-depth discussions, and your next great read.If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. This way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewTiktok: @gsmcbookreviewBluesky: @gsmcbookreview.bsky.socialThreads: @gsmc_bookreviewGSMC Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gsmcpodcastnetwork GSMC Sports Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCSportsNetwork. GSMC Entertainment Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCEntertainmentNetwork GSMC News Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCNEWSNETWORK Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.