Divisible Man - The Third Lie

by Howard Seaborne

Caught up in a series of hideous headline-generating crimes, Will Stewart confronts the question of whether to reveal himself or allow innocent lives to be lost. An old enemy surfaces. A vile night stalker poses a threat. And helping Andy in a race to determine the fate of a missing Essex police officer while testing the side effects of "the other thing" pushes Will to the edge... Until he's accused of a crime he DID commit. The stakes go even higher when Andy uncovers the real reason behind a celebrity athlete's assault on an underaged girl. And Will discovers that the limits of his ability can lead to complete disaster. Essex County is ground zero for the news story of the decade as the DIVISIBLE MAN cast of characters face off against outside forces in a page-turning race from a billionaire's secure lair to the top of New York society in DIVISIBLE THE THIRD LIE. “Seaborne shows himself to be a reliably splendid storyteller in this latest outing. The plot is intricate and could have been confusing in lesser hands, but the author manages it well, keeping readers oriented amid unexpected developments. He captures a particular cultural zeitgeist by using bitcoin and the dark web as story elements, and he offers original characters that call to mind real-life figures, such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Donald Trump. His crisp writing about complex scenes and concepts is another strong suit, as when he describes Lewko’s laboratory, “a set director’s dream for a science fiction picture” where “sequential lights glowed in the floor, throbbing like weird luminescent water flowers sunk in an acrylic pond.” The fantasy of self-powered flight remains absolutely compelling, each installment bringing new revelations regarding its possibilities and origins. As a former charter pilot, Seaborne conveys Will’s delight not only in “the other thing,” but also in airplanes and the world of flight—an engaging subculture that he ably brings to life for the reader. Will is heroic and daring, as one would expect, but he’s also funny, compassionate, and affectionate. While embracing a troubled woman, for example, he reflects on his own “It wasn’t attraction, but it was love….The kind that hides beneath the skin of humanity and peeks out when tragedy reminds us that everyone around us reflects the face we see in the mirror.” - Kirkus Reviews“A gripping, timely, and twisty thriller.” - Kirkus Reviews Author Howard Seaborne writes, flies airplanes and helicopters, and takes you higher than ever in the sixth DIVISIBLE MAN novel. The DIVISIBLE MAN Series in DIVISIBILE MAN is the origin story of Will Stewart and his ability to vanish. DIVISIBLE THE SIXTH PAWN is the second pulse-pounding thrill ride in the series. DIVISIBLE THE SECOND GHOST goes to heart-stopping heights in high-rise Chicago. DIVISIBLE THE SEVENTH STAR confronts the high cost of conspiracy believers. DIVISIBLE TEN MAN CREW uncovers a long-forgotten Cold War mystery. DIVISIBLE THE THIRD LIE tests Andy Stewart’s deductive powers and Will’s fortitude when his ability teeters on the verge of being revealed to potentially dangerous forces.

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2020

About the author

Howard Seaborne began writing novels at age ten and flying airplanes at age sixteen. He is a former flight instructor and charter pilot. Today he flies a Beechcraft Bonanza and a Rotorway experimental helicopter that he built in his garage. He lives with his wife and writes and flies during all four seasons in Wisconsin.

Reviews

[wally · Rating 4 out of 5]

finished 30th august 2025 good read four stars i really liked it kindle library loaner and i think this is the 5th divisible man story i've read all recent one occasionally finds a gem hidden on the beach and this will be the 3rd review...since 2020 was it? said it before readers are missing out. great story. i'm not sure i'm following them in sequence...in fact...if this is supposed to be next...wait now...it isn't but the next two were unavailable at the digital library. put a hold on one. anyway. not the end of the world if you don't read in sequence. you'll live through it.

think of the divisible man as a kind of superhero, one who can become invisible and take flight move through the air...and he has learned how to generate direction and drive. has these acronym names that his wife will not use she's a no-nonsense now-detective with essex...essex...is that right? county wisconsin. so imagine the ability to become invisible and move around...after a fashion. anyway, entertaining stories. i recommend them but nobody listens to me so there you go. what can you do?

[John Dorcey · Rating 5 out of 5]

More flying, great story. Loved it!

[Jkane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment, this one with a big teaser for the next novel!