The Book of Lies

by Brad Meltzer

In 1932, Mitchell Siegel was killed by three gunshots to his chest. While mourning, his son dreamed of a bulletproof man and created the world's greatest hero: Superman. And like Cain's murder weapon, the gun used in this unsolved murder has never been found. Today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cal Harper comes face-to-face with his family's greatest secret: his long-lost father, who's been shot with a gun that traces back to Mitchell Siegel's 1932 murder. But before Cal can ask a single question, he and his father are attacked by a ruthless killer tattooed with the ancient markings of Cain.--From publisher description.

• ISBN10: 044657788X
• ISBN13: 9780446577885
• Publish Date: 2 September 2008 (first published 1 January 2008)
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Grand Central Publishing
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

Simple yet enjoyable. The short chapters beg you to sit for "just one more", and the characters were convincing despite them being a little bland. They did hold a sense of mystery though, and the plot was interesting and thought provoking. It's not one of Brad Meltzer's best work, but it is one for a quick and easy read with a taste of adventure.