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The Book of Lies | 
 enlarge | Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 3042
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 044657788X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446577885
ASIN: 044657788X
Publication Date: September 2, 2008
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Product Description
Brad Meltzer--author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Fate--returns with his most thrilling and emotionally powerful novel to date.
In Chapter Four of the Bible, Cain kills Abel. It is the world's most famous murder. But the Bible is silent about one key detail: the weapon Cain used to kill his brother. That weapon is still lost to history.
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.
Until now.
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 anicent markings of Cain. And so begins the chase for the world's first murder weapon.
What does Cain, history's greatest villain, have to do with Superman, the world's greatest hero? And what do two murders, committed thousands of years apart, have in common? This is the mystery at the heart of Brad Meltzer's riveting and utterly intriguing new thriller
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 Book of Lies???? October 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
At first I was hesitant about the topic, even though it intrigued me. The idea of a link, in history (death of the dad of superman's creator and Cain and Able) sparked my curiosity. I loved the parallel that Brad used in his writing and even though this is my first novel, from Brad Meltzer, I found his use of music (which I also purchased) as a mood altering device to enhance the books energy was fantastic, but I would have liked more of a structured use of the music. Anyway, I look toward to more soundtracks in the future of novels. I recommend this book to other readers, who are searching something different, but at the same time don't expect a Dan Brown type of novel. I don't think Brad Meltzer ever tried to sell the novel as an eye opening "Da Vinci Code". I read some reviews saying they were disappointed in "Lies" not being the new "Code". However, I think Brad explains that the book was an opportunity to look at two stories that have historically been a mystery. He tries to take the mysteries and write a good story behind what if there was something more to than meets the eye. Book of Lies ?????? Greg
Superman holds the truth in Brad Meltzer's "The Book of Lies" September 2, 2008
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
Brad Meltzer deftly weaves a story of suspense and intrigue as he connects the dots between the Biblical murder of Abel by Cain and the unsolved homicide of Mitchell Siegel, father of the creator of Superman. Meltzer never lets his audience down in this clever, intriguing new thriller, The Book of Lies. . .or should it be called The Book of Truth?
Great Book! September 3, 2008
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
Meltzer's feel for character and emotion are what make this nail biting thrill-ride worth every moment. Once you pick it up you won't want to put it down. Great concept and story made all the better by a tight plot, human characters and overall great writing.
Surpising page turner! October 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this book after hearing an interview with the author on our local radio station. I was skeptical, but the general plot intrigued me. I'm not particularly fond of fiction and mystery type novels are a genera that I have mixed feelings about.
However, I was completely immersed in The Book of Lies from start to finish. Every waking moment I had that wasn't devoted to something else my nose was buried deep in this book. I commend the author for such an amazingly well told story, well developed characters, and a very entertaining ride.
More of Brad's excellent story telling September 3, 2008
18 out of 27 found this review helpful
Having read all of Mr. Meltzer's other novels and most of his comic books, I was thoroughly looking forward to his new book, which aims to connect Cain's murder of Abel with the creation of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. I wasn't disappointed at all. If you're a fan of Superman, if you're a fan of a good mystery/thriller, if you're a biblical scholar, then you'll likely enjoy this book. And then, hopefully, you'll want to get involved in the action and help save the house where Superman was created.
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