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The King of Lies
The King of Lies
Author: John Hart
Jackson Workman Pickens—known to most as “Work”—mindlessly holds together his disintegrating life: a failing law practice left to him when his father, Ezra, mysteriously disappeared, a distant wife who shares their loveless marriage, and an estranged sister who bore the brunt of their childhood trauma. — And then Ezra̵...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312363758
ISBN-10: 0312363753
Publication Date: 4/3/2007
Pages: 400
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3.8 stars, based on 181 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Excellent writing for a first book! I enjoyed the development of the characters and the plot with a summer-in-the-south mood and atmosphere. Reminiscent of Turow. Great ending! I never saw it coming, but as a rule I don't figure out the end of books anyway. Dwells a little bit too much on the main character's introspection, but overall, a book I would recommend.
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The first novel from John Hart was nominated for an Edgar award. It is a suspenseful murder mystery with unpredictable twists and turns. The protagonist (and narrator) is somewhat unlikeable, but overall the book is very entertaining.
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An excellent first book by John Hart. Very intriguing with many twists and turns. You won't want to miss this one!

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This book was great - my second book from John Hart. Good story, kept you guessing, lots of twists and turns -excellent!
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A slow start, but once it got going, WOW! It really gets cracking!
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I loved it. Well written, entertaining, very early Grishamlike southern lawyer mystery. If you are looking for a new author, give John Hart a try--you won't be disappointed.

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