3 Truths and a Lie (Detective D. D. Warren, #7.5) by Lisa Gardner Series: Detective D.D. Warren #7.5
Published by Penguin Publishing Group on January 5th 2015
Genres: Fiction, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Pages: 52
Format: eBook, Kindle Book
Source: Amazon Kindle
Boston Detective D.D. Warren faces her most brutal adversaries yet—a class of jaded thriller writers—in New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner’s exclusive e-Book short story
In Lisa Gardner's second short story, after the New York Times bestseller The 7th Month, Detective D.D. Warren takes on her most intimidating assignment yet: a fifty-minute class meant to educate a horde of bloodthirsty thriller writers on the ways of actual police work. Yet sometimes life really does imitate fiction, as D.D. takes the writers through the reality of one of her most twisted cases—a case that involves a seedy motel room, drugs, prostitution . . . and a severed leg. With Gardner’s trademark suspense, sharp observations, and thrilling storytelling, Three Truths and a Lie is a fascinating chapter in D.D.’s storied career. Includes an early look at Lisa Gardner’s next novel of suspense, Find Her, coming February 9, 2016.
I have to admit, this is the first book I read for Lisa Gardner. I arrived at Lisa Gardner pretty late. I know now that I had to start reading her books much earlier. Her book is simply amazing. It’s outstanding how she could pack a fifty pages short story with all the action and suspense of a full length thriller.
D.D. Warren, a Boston detective has to face a class of thriller writers to give them insights into real police work. She doesn’t know how to do it. The best way she thinks is by telling them a real case. There is one condition in this case. The story includes 3 truths and one lie, and they have to find out which is the lie.
A dead man is found in a motel with a missing leg. The leg is found in dry ice in the tub. D.D sets with her team to unfold this case. As she does so she inspects all the people coming in and out of the motel room at that night and whom she knew dealt with the victim.
It was a very gripping short story. I also had the audiobook which is free with the eBook. It was such a satisfying read. I was so focused on the thriller that I almost forgot all about the main question – the 3 truths and the one lie – and was reminded every time a class member speculated a lie. Usually it wasn’t right and D.D would soon tell them why the speculation wasn’t right. At the end. D.D tells them all about the 3 truths and the lie.
I really loved Lisa Gardner’s work. I guess I will be reading all her books from now on. Can’t wait to read her next thriller “Find Her” coming out in February.
About Lisa Gardner
New York Times #1 bestselling crime novelist Lisa Gardner began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has parlayed her interest in police procedure, cutting edge forensics and twisted plots into a streak of thirteen bestselling suspense novels, including her most recent release, Catch Me.
Readers are invited to get in on the fun by entering the annual “Kill a Friend, Maim a Mate” Sweepstakes, where they can nominate the person of their choice to die in Lisa’s latest novel. Every year, one Lucky Stiff is selected for Literary Immortality. It’s cheaper than therapy, and you get a great book besides. For more details, simply visit Lisa’s website.
Lisa lives in New England with her family, as well as two highly spoiled dogs and one extremely neurotic three-legged cat.
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