If you thought The Mindfck Series* couldn’t possibly crank up the tension any higher, All the Lies swoops in like a blade in the dark to prove you wrong. S.T. Abby’s fourth installment is where secrets unravel, blood ties cut deep, and the thin line between love and destruction nearly disintegrates. It’s a novel that forces you to ask: can love really survive the truth, or is honesty the most dangerous weapon of all?
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Plot Summary
Picking up after the chaos of Scarlet Angel, All the Lies wastes no time throwing us back into Lana and Logan’s cat-and-mouse world. At this point, Lana’s carefully constructed facade is cracking. The FBI agent she fell for—the man who swore to protect her—now has every reason to put her behind bars. Why? Because Logan has finally uncovered her truth: the woman he loves is the very serial killer he’s been hunting.
As Logan wrestles with the enormity of his betrayal, Lana faces her own reckoning. She’s spent years carving a bloody path of vengeance against the men who destroyed her childhood, but every kill brings her closer to a dangerous endgame. The novel thrives on this collision course: Logan’s duty versus his desire, Lana’s need for revenge versus her craving for love. And standing in the crossfire are friends, allies, and enemies who refuse to let either of them go down quietly.
In classic Abby fashion, the tension simmers with every chapter until it explodes in revelations that leave both characters—and readers—reeling.
Characters
Lana Myers
If Lana was already a morally gray antiheroine, All the Lies proves she’s the storm no one can contain. She’s brilliant, ruthless, and terrifyingly self-aware. Yet Abby doesn’t let her become a caricature of vengeance—Lana’s humanity constantly bleeds through the cracks. Whether she’s struggling with Logan’s betrayal or questioning her own survival, we’re reminded that beneath the bloodstained armor is a woman scarred but still capable of love. As Lana says:
“The lies we tell ourselves are the hardest ones to keep straight.”
Logan Bennett
Our broody FBI agent is dragged to hell and back in this installment. His loyalty to justice is pitted against his devotion to Lana, and the tug-of-war nearly breaks him. Readers who once saw him as untouchable now get to watch him unravel, torn between handcuffs and heartstrings. Logan’s biggest flaw—his need for control—becomes his Achilles heel when faced with the uncontrollable force of Lana’s truth.
Hadley & Jake
Hadley, Logan’s coworker, brings levity and warmth amid the carnage, though she also plays a role in grounding Logan when his world starts spinning. Jake continues to be Lana's closest ally, but his faith is tested as the pieces of Lana’s puzzle click into place. Both side characters are essential for giving us perspective outside of Lana and Logan’s tempestuous bond.
The Villains
Without spoiling too much, the antagonists in this installment remind us that Lana isn’t the only one with blood on her hands. The network of corruption and cruelty that destroyed her past still casts a long shadow, and Abby ensures we never forget that monsters breed in all shapes.
Writing Style
Abby’s prose in All the Lies is razor-sharp. Chapters are quick and cutting, often ending in revelations or mic-drop moments that demand you turn the page. The book is drenched in suspense but still allows room for intimacy—whether that’s in the form of passionate, steamy encounters or quiet, devastating confessions.
The dialogue is where Abby shines most. Lana’s dry wit is unmatched, and Logan’s intense declarations of both love and fury practically vibrate off the page. A favorite exchange:
Logan: “You lied to me.”
Lana: “I lied to myself first. Does that make it better or worse?”
Tropes
Readers of dark romance and thriller hybrids will eat up the buffet of tropes in All the Lies:
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FBI Agent × Serial Killer Romance – Forbidden love at its darkest.
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Morally Gray Heroine – Lana defines the archetype, unapologetic yet sympathetic.
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Lovers to Enemies (and back?) – The ultimate whiplash of passion and betrayal.
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Revenge Quest – Lana’s entire life has been shaped by vengeance.
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Secrets & Betrayal – The title says it all: every character is hiding something.
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Found Family/Ally Support – Logan’s sister and friends bring balance to the madness.
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Obsession – Love, lust, and justice are all tangled in obsession’s grip.
Trigger Warnings
This is not a book for the faint of heart. Readers should go in prepared for:
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Graphic violence and gore
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Murder (including sexualized violence in backstory)
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Torture references
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PTSD and trauma
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Sexual assault (referenced, not graphically detailed on page in this book, but central to Lana’s backstory)
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Toxic relationships / power imbalances
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Explicit sexual content
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Profanity and dark humor
If you’re looking for a sweet, fluffy romance, this isn’t it. But if you thrive on intensity, moral ambiguity, and pulse-pounding suspense, you’re in the right place.
Final Thoughts
All the Lies cements itself as the turning point in The Mindfck Series*. It’s the book where masks are torn off, truths are spilled like blood, and love is forced to prove whether it can survive reality. Abby balances psychological suspense with raw, smoldering romance, making this installment both devastating and addictive.
The biggest triumph of the novel is how it makes you root for someone society would condemn. Lana isn’t just a character; she’s a manifesto of survival and defiance. Logan, in turn, represents every impossible choice between duty and desire. Together, they’re the embodiment of chaos and devotion—two broken souls who can’t let each other go, even when they probably should.
Is it messy? Absolutely. Morally dubious? Without question. But that’s what makes it so enthralling. All the Lies doesn’t just tell a story—it dares you to confront your own sense of right and wrong.
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) – Dark, twisted, and devastatingly seductive.
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