A Truth and A Lie: Love made her loyal, fear made her a liar.

by M.R. Blaser

Revenge is an Alaskan it's bitter and ruthless. But what does that matter? So long as they pay for what they did.

Willa has spent her life tucked away in rural Alaska, raised on a secluded, tightly guarded commune. Life is quiet - boring, even - until her older sister, Sora, vanishes without a trace. As Willa searches for answers, she unravels disturbing secrets about the only home she's ever known.

On the sandy shores of St. Croix, Dani keeps busy by bartending at one of the island's most popular restaurants. She has isolated herself since she arrived a few months ago. No one knows the real reason why she is here. The truth? She's here to destroy the people who took everything away from her.

Willa and Dani’s lives are forever intertwined in this twisty novel that will make you question everything you think you know about family, loyalty, and the lies we tell to protect the ones we love.

355 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2026

Reviews

[Joshua Loftin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked from beginning to end. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down, and the ending honestly left me speechless. I definitely recommend giving it a read!
I’d love to see this book turned into a movie someday!

[Dana Godfrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! incredible writing!

I love that it took me so long to realize what the ending would be. I typically get it within the first chapter maybe two I was halfway through the book before I started to really get a good idea.

Characters were well fleshed, and…. I can’t tell you anymore without spoilers. Read it, you’ll have a hard time putting it down!

[Shannon Smothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and didn’t want to put it down! If it weren’t for having to go to work I wouldn’t have. Lots of twists and turns and it definitely kept me guessing.

[Abby Moton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely phenomenal. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story took unexpected turns that pulled me even deeper into its captivating worlds. The author’s attention to detail is truly remarkable, creating such vivid imagery and emotion that it feels less like reading a book and more like living the journey alongside Willa and Dani.

The storytelling is immersive, beautifully crafted, and impossible to predict. I brought this book with me to the beach, and I found myself pacing along the shoreline for hours, completely unable to put it down. It’s the kind of story that enthralls you until the very last page.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an unforgettable read. It is more than a novel—it is a work of art.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

These characters pulled me in right away and kept me hooked as their narratives wove together and culminated in a fabulously clever ending. The mark of a compelling story is its ability to pull you back into its world even after you’ve finished the book. A Truth and a Lie is still doing this days after I’ve finished it! I can’t wait for more from this author!

[Kelsey Oakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I immediately was pulled in to Willa and Dani’s lives. I read this book in 2 sittings because it is THAT good and THAT hard to put down. You must read this book!!