Gregg Hurwitz has a remarkable habit of outdoing himself with each book he writes. Tell No Lies is his 13th novel, and the traditionally unlucky number has no effect on that string of excellence.
"Everyone's got a con, a pinch of deceit, a green light at the end of the dock. And a dream, however grand or modest." Daniel Brasher's dreams have always been contrary to what his wealthy mother wants for him, but his life with his wife, Cris, makes him happy. Daniel works as a counselor for ex-cons but is leaving to open a private practice. During his final days, he finds an envelope containing a threatening note meant for someone else. When the intended recipient turns up dead and more notes follow, including one addressed to Daniel, he finds his happy life has transformed into a terrifying nightmare. If he doesn't discover the transgression that put him on the killer's hit list, he may never wake up from the nightmare.
This ambitious thriller includes many of Hurwitz's trademarks--humor, social issues and rapid pacing--but strong psychological elements and sense of place take it beyond anything he's done before. He weaves the city of San Francisco into the novel in a way that creates parallels between city and story, while Daniel's profession puts everything through a psychological magnifying glass, prompting readers to examine themselves as well.
Hurwitz is blazing a trail for future crime writers. Tell No Lies is his brightest fire yet. --Jen Forbus of Jen's Book Thoughts