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.
A Clever Setting for an Unusual Mystery Detective D.D. Warren isn’t sure she made a good decision when she agreed to give a lecture at the Police Academy Writer’s Conference. Her husband, blood splatter expert Alex Wilson, assures her that it’ll be fun and easy. D.D. isn’t so sure. How can she keep a group of mystery writers listening while describing how the police work a case.
Just enough clever enticement to tide you over for the real deal! Mix of crime writers, wit, and a mystery to solve. A special thank you to Penguin/Dutton and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
“Killers can be as creative and clever as they want. We’re always gonna get ‘em in the end.” In Lisa Gardner’s short story, “Three Truths and a Lie,” Detective D. D. Warren of Boston Homicide has agreed to fly to Wisconsin to address approximately one hundred bestselling and aspiring thriller writers about “real-world policing.” D. D. is not looking forward to the experience. Ironically, Lisa Gardner herself would likely be in the audience, along with her fellow luminaries, Karin Slaughter and Kathy Reichs, who are mentioned by name. Warren worries…