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Liars' Table
The best lies you tell your friends.
The worst lies you tell yourself.
In country stores and diners, old men gather over breakfast and coffee to swap tall tales. The fish are bigger, danger greater, and adventures wilder in the stories told at a Liars’ Table. No harm in stretching the truth when nothing exciting happens in their small town.
Until someone steals Purvis Webb’s car. Life is hard enough. A wife in a nursing home. An estranged daughter. A grandson he didn’t know existed.
Unable to accept one more indignity, Purvis takes matters into his own hands. His pursuit of the thief leads him to places he never thought he'd go and to decisions he never wanted to have to make.
In this rich, layered story about life spinning out of control, past and present entwine seamlessly with engaging characters. The reader will be eagerly flipping the pages to see what happens next.
The worst lies you tell yourself.
In country stores and diners, old men gather over breakfast and coffee to swap tall tales. The fish are bigger, danger greater, and adventures wilder in the stories told at a Liars’ Table. No harm in stretching the truth when nothing exciting happens in their small town.
Until someone steals Purvis Webb’s car. Life is hard enough. A wife in a nursing home. An estranged daughter. A grandson he didn’t know existed.
Unable to accept one more indignity, Purvis takes matters into his own hands. His pursuit of the thief leads him to places he never thought he'd go and to decisions he never wanted to have to make.
In this rich, layered story about life spinning out of control, past and present entwine seamlessly with engaging characters. The reader will be eagerly flipping the pages to see what happens next.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2021
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About the author
D.K. Wall
6 books43 followersMany years ago, D.K. Wall regaled a group of co-workers with a colorful story. One lady wiped tears of laughter from her eyes. "I wish I had been there."
"But you were."
"Yes, but you remember it better than I do."
That's the art of story telling. Begin with a nugget of truth. Highlight the interesting. Surround with imagery. Weave fact and fiction to create an engaging tale. Remember it better.
D.K. has lived his entire life in the Carolinas—the highest elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, the industrial towns of Gastonia and Hickory, the financial center of Charlotte, and the coastal salt marsh of Murrells Inlet. He’s watched the textile and furniture industries wither and the banking and service industries explode, changing the face of the region.
Married and living in Asheville, surrounded by his family of rescued Siberian Huskies known as The Thundering Herd, D.K. takes the characters and tales of his lifetime of experience and remembers them better for your entertainment.
"But you were."
"Yes, but you remember it better than I do."
That's the art of story telling. Begin with a nugget of truth. Highlight the interesting. Surround with imagery. Weave fact and fiction to create an engaging tale. Remember it better.
D.K. has lived his entire life in the Carolinas—the highest elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, the industrial towns of Gastonia and Hickory, the financial center of Charlotte, and the coastal salt marsh of Murrells Inlet. He’s watched the textile and furniture industries wither and the banking and service industries explode, changing the face of the region.
Married and living in Asheville, surrounded by his family of rescued Siberian Huskies known as The Thundering Herd, D.K. takes the characters and tales of his lifetime of experience and remembers them better for your entertainment.
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November 5, 2021
The story centers around old friends and life in a small town. It appears to be a quiet life, with only a few tall tales of the fish that got away, until Purvis's car is stolen. As Purvis, his grandson and a good friend try to find his stolen car, the secrets of his life come to light. The book has memorable characters, a wonderful depiction of life in a small town, and the friendships that develop. In the end, Purvis solves not only the mystery of the stolen car, but confronts the mystery and secrets of his own life. I thoroughly enjoyed the book!
March 18, 2022
Fun to read. A good break from my usual reading.
October 19, 2021
Disclaimer: I was provided with an advance copy of the book for my honest review.
This book has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, especially the suspenseful climax. A story of family, friends, and what you are willing to risk to save them.
This book has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, especially the suspenseful climax. A story of family, friends, and what you are willing to risk to save them.
October 22, 2021
I have loved all of this author's stories, even the short stories he has posted on his website, but his books are my favorite. They all take place in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina and all feature friendships and the sense of community that is what make small towns so wonderful. I was sort of worried about this book, since most of the characters were old men but, once again, I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. I really liked the main character, Purvis Webb. The relationships that he has with best friend, C.J.; wife, Shelby; and grandson, Wyatt are so touching, yet realistic. And he has a faithful companion; his beautiful, old dog.
The book opens when Purvis notices his car has been stolen. The backstory of his life is revealed bit by bit as he, C.J., and Wyatt search for his car. However, finding the car is only the beginning of the adventure. This is a book pulls you in and you have to keep flipping pages to find out what happens next. I always look forward to the next book by this author and he never disappoints me.
I received a free e-book in exchange for this honest review.
The book opens when Purvis notices his car has been stolen. The backstory of his life is revealed bit by bit as he, C.J., and Wyatt search for his car. However, finding the car is only the beginning of the adventure. This is a book pulls you in and you have to keep flipping pages to find out what happens next. I always look forward to the next book by this author and he never disappoints me.
I received a free e-book in exchange for this honest review.
July 6, 2022
This was a very unique read! It’s not one I would have picked up on my own, but my mom recommended and loved it, so I wanted to give it a try. First, I had to look up what a “liars’ table” is - which was helpful information to have going in.
This was a great story of small-town life and the secrets people keep. It was a character-drive story more than a plot-drive story, but there were enough details for the plot to keep the story moving nicely. The story moves quickly and you want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
At its heart, this a story of redemption and healing. There is tragedy and sadness in this story, but also hope and love. It really was both engaging and beautiful.
It’s a very quick read, and I could have read it in one sitting. I only wish the cover drew me in more!
October 19, 2021
A wonderful story of growing older in a small town, life long friendships, and tall tales of fish caught and those that got away. It is a quiet life, until Purvis's car is stolen. As Purvis, his grandson, and a
good friend go in pursuit of the car, the story and secrets of his life are revealed. The book is both poignant, and high action. D. K. Wall has created realistic, multi dimensional characters I will long remember, and a plot that has many twists and turns, both in the mystery of the car theft, and the story of Purvis himself. One of the characters has Alzheimer's and is written with both compassion, and realism. His portrayal touched me deeply. I just loved this book!
good friend go in pursuit of the car, the story and secrets of his life are revealed. The book is both poignant, and high action. D. K. Wall has created realistic, multi dimensional characters I will long remember, and a plot that has many twists and turns, both in the mystery of the car theft, and the story of Purvis himself. One of the characters has Alzheimer's and is written with both compassion, and realism. His portrayal touched me deeply. I just loved this book!
July 13, 2025
4.5 Stars. The is the second book I read by DK Wall in his "Small Towns/Big Lives" series and I am currently reading a third one. I don't know if there is any order to the books so I read Jaxson with an X first and loved it and gave it 5 stars. I moved right on to this book next and while it was an excellent book, it was hard to live up the exceptional Jaxson with an X. Still 4.5 stars.
What I love about this series is the strong character development. The pace is great and the storylines move along and are not too complex, but it is the characters and their relationships with each that really carry these books. Characters with many different life experiences and circumstances make them so compelling.
No spoilers so I'll just say I highly recommend this book and series!
What I love about this series is the strong character development. The pace is great and the storylines move along and are not too complex, but it is the characters and their relationships with each that really carry these books. Characters with many different life experiences and circumstances make them so compelling.
No spoilers so I'll just say I highly recommend this book and series!
October 21, 2021
A beautifully written tale of love, heartbreak, friendship, intrigue, and suspense all rolled together in a superb storyline that will grip you from the start and hold you til the end. The characters are wholesome, real and engaging. You laugh with them, cheer for them and love with them throughout the story and it’s one of those you never want to end. Liars’ Table is heartwarming - don’t miss out on it!! I promise you’ll love it!! Great job DK!!
July 31, 2022
new to me everyone should read.
There are three books in this Millerton saga. This author and these books were new to me. I thought I was getting something light, funny and an easy read. How wrong I was. All three of these are wonderful. It helps if they are read in order because of recurring characters but it’s not imperative. I loved these novels, the intrigue the harshness and yes, the rooting for certain people. This third was my favorite.
There are three books in this Millerton saga. This author and these books were new to me. I thought I was getting something light, funny and an easy read. How wrong I was. All three of these are wonderful. It helps if they are read in order because of recurring characters but it’s not imperative. I loved these novels, the intrigue the harshness and yes, the rooting for certain people. This third was my favorite.
February 20, 2024
Such a good story!
This story really got to me. Purvis wasn't tall and handsome or some amazing ball player or such but he was the kind of man who would be there when you needed him and stay. Loved this story.
This story really got to me. Purvis wasn't tall and handsome or some amazing ball player or such but he was the kind of man who would be there when you needed him and stay. Loved this story.
November 10, 2021
I did not like the story. Think its more for guys. Plot is sort of unbelievable . Lots of detail about cars.
January 1, 2023
The best lies you tell your friends.
The worst lies you tell yourself.
The worst lies you tell yourself.
April 17, 2023
I loved it. Just loved it. Wall has become a favorite of mine.
July 10, 2024
It was good. The way the author had the main character think and say things seemed typical. BUT he called himself an old man; same age as me.
March 8, 2025
Loved it
Great book. Love all DK Wall books! I've read several, and enjoyed them all! Looking forward to reading more by this writer
Great book. Love all DK Wall books! I've read several, and enjoyed them all! Looking forward to reading more by this writer
July 27, 2025
This book will make you laugh out loud and then cry.
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