The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer

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.

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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.

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