The Lie

by Michael Weaver

The U.S. president has decided to turn an international conference on human rights into the scene of his greatest triumph--but instead is taken hostage by a group prepared to kill for world peace. Paul Waters, an intelligence agent assigned to protect the president, joins forces with his lover, Kate Dinneson, to foil the plans of the extremist group and rescue American's leader. But can they stop the fanatics in time? And did the president plan his own kidnapping?

Genres: Thriller, Fiction

467 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Laurie Stoll · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story filled with mystery and suspense. This story has more twists and turns than a Twizzler.

[Jreader · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had gotten a bunch of books at a charity sale this February. I opened this with anticipation during the weekend. Brand new book, 1997, never opened. Got to page 5--oh, this is a sequel to his Deceptions, which I could not read. So, this is joining that first book at our Goodwill.

This is a specific genre within thrillers--I just could not get into it. Superfluous violence which detracts from the author's writing talent.

I did not read this one, it was discarded. Compare it to Andrea Bocelli doing Waylon Jennings covers at a strip club near Ft. Gordon in the 1970s.

And this' with the knowledge that it is really hard to write books that are readable and people want to invest their time in reading. Weaver had that talent. Perhaps he was following his own path and sticking to a style that meant a lot to him rather than looking for profit.

[Bob Box · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in 1998. The President is taken hostage by a group that is prepared to kill for world peace.

[Patrick Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page turned

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of a slow read for me but ending up to be a very good story.

[Phanindra Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book has immense suspense with very good twists and turns in the plot. Absolutely loved the way Mr. Weaver brought the characters to my imaginary world. The script made me so glued to the book that I couldn't leave it in the initial week's time. Would've completed it soon had I not lost my first copy, unfortunately :(

It is one of those books that one can enjoy if he/she is a mystery lover.

[Gilbert G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too predictable ! Enjoyable none the less. It moved along well and I found the characters believable.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

International intrigue; bombings; love story; pretty good.

[RaTino Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Alter Ego, "Nik Virrelli" came from this book. Chapter 3.