The King of Lies
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The King of Lies
John Hart
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 031234161X
Release Date: 2006-05-16

Book Description

John Hart creates a literary thriller that is as suspenseful as it is poignant, a riveting murder mystery layered beneath the southern drawl of a humble North Carolina lawyer. When Work Pickens finds his father murdered, the investigation pushes a repressed family history to the surface and he sees his own carefully constructed facade begin to crack. Works troubled sister, her combative girlfriend, his gold digging socialite wife, and an unrequited lifelong love join a cast of small town characters that create no shortage of drama in this extraordinary, fast-paced suspense novel. Harts mastery of prose and plot belies his newcomer status as he explores the true heart of a man. An illuminating anatomy of a murder and the ripple effect it produces within a family and a community, The King of Lies is a stunning debut.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best I've read this year!.......2007-10-09

When someone said you can't put this one down, they were absolutely right. Hart has won a place on my "keep 'cause your gonna want to re-read this one in your old age" shelf. Wow - great characters, so well described, that you willingly walk in their shoes and feel their pain. The story line was original and felt fresh. How many books have you picked up lately, and it's the same old, same old? King of Lies was a breath of clear, fresh air, - or maybe I should say humid, soggy, boggy air - I do love those Carolina settings. Hart is a master of the descriptive phrase "the decision stole into me like a thief" - "the physical slap of harsh words" - if you're like me, you'll wish for a yellow marker to preserve them. This review will be short, as I must go out and get Hart's new book, Down River - I can't wait to get back to the Carolinas! Time well spent - bravo, John Hart.

5 out of 5 stars The King of Lies.......2007-08-23

The author wrote a remarkable book, full of mystery, heartfelt emotion, and suspense.

Written in a first person perspective, the book so powerfully drew me into Work's world that I felt I was leaving a friend when I stopped reading, and couldn't wait to pick up the book again to reconnect with him.

Congratulations to John Hart for well deserved success with his first book! I look forward with great anticipation to the release of his next book, Down River, on October 2nd.

5 out of 5 stars I admit it: I'm jaded. I did not expect this book to capture me like it did.......2007-08-16

Two late nights, and I was done. Not just another thriller, not like the others.

Hart's quiet, tortured protagonist Jackson Workman Pickens--known to all as Work--lives in the wake of his attorney father Ezra whose mysterious disappearance inhabits every crevice of his troubled life. Mix in a depressed, damaged sister, an ungrateful trophy wife, and the ruin of an inherited legal practice, and you have quite the mess when Ezra turns up murdered and Work is the prime suspect. The characters might seem like the ones we've read about before, but Hart is careful to give each a depth and "realness" that takes them beyond the stock thriller cast.

Hart, as North Carolina lawyer-turned-novelist knows trouble, and reading this double-quick, stylized novel shows off not only his sharp skills in storytelling but also an uncanny ability to grab a reader by the throat and not let go until the final page. A first novel that recalls early Grisham--when his stories were visceral--Hart makes the violence done to his father personal ("I saw a porcelain stretch of jawbone and remembered whiskers there..."), but Hart complicates things by Work's dispassionate reaction: "this was the most human my father had ever appeared to me."

As the title promises, lies abound everywhere, leaving the reader to wonder how the truth will out. (Unlike a few other prescient readers, I didn't figure out the end until I was there.) Hart, whose prose style makes me think of recent Dennis Lehane, allows the red herrings to perch on every well-tuned character's shoulder, and still delivers the ending that satisfies but never manipulates.

I await novel number two and expect that Hart is going to take us to the next level. Long live the literary thriller.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Debut Novel.......2007-08-12

Hart captures the essence of small town life in this multi-layered story. The main character, 'Work', finds himself caught in a web of greed, power, and deceit after the murder of his father. The small town setting, and Works' reaction to the events around him, carry a ring of authenticity.

While the unveiling of the murderer is not a shock, it provides the most satisfying of the possible conclusions. Most of the other characters, while certainly flawed, just would not have fit the murderer role as well.

What makes this book deserve 5 stars is Hart's tight control on the plot, and his commitment to keeping the story true to its setting . Almost every scene and every conversation added meaning to the storyline. The only complaint I have was mentioned by another reviewer. The hit and run plotline towards the end seems a little forced. The same result could have been achieved with a more plausible approach.

5 out of 5 stars Review of the King of Lies .......2007-08-02

John Hart, The King of Lies
St. Martin's 2006, 371pp

This is an absolutely terrific first novel which has me looking forward eagerly to Down River, his upcoming second novel.

The King of Lies begins with a dramatic start in looking at the complexity of life, the ability to live a lifetime of lies, and how small surrenders lead to a lifetime of pain.

The novel's believability captures the complexity of family maneuvers, passions, and uncertainties and combines tragedy with mystery to keep you awake late into the night turning the pages.

I found the ending totally unexpected but totally believable. That is a rare combination.

Finally, on almost every page, I found myself learning from the shrewd observations and insights of a man who clearly loves life, loves the South and loves his family.
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Book Description

The Goblin King has kept a watchful eye on Toby: His minions secretly guiding and protecting the child... Legions of goblins work behind the scenes to ensure that Toby has whatever his heart desires... Preparing him for the day when he will return to the Labyrinth and take his rightful place beside Jareth as the heir to the Goblin Kingdom... That day has come......but no one has told Toby.

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5 out of 5 stars Yes!!.......2007-10-04

I devoured this as soon as I got. Sarah looks really weird though...It feels like it ended all too soon and hopefully I can get the second one. Great Read!!

5 out of 5 stars Thoughts from a lover of stories.......2007-10-03

I enjoy reading reviews on Amazon and find myself most intrigued by those books and movies with a mixed response. This one in particular caught my eye. I went to Border's, sat in the corner and read it (as I usually do with graphic novels) and immediately bought it for my personal library knowing that I'll certainly read it again. Let me tell you why.

I am firmly against what you might call "story purism". Some people will get hung up on the idea that a story must be kept exactly as it is, like a butterfly pinned in a display case. But stories, I believe, are meant to be screwed with, to be reinterpreted, rewritten, rethought. No two storytellers are exactly alike, because no two people see anything in exactly the same way, and if a story is allowed to evolve and grow with each passing generation, then it is able to become immortal. A space-age Cinderella is still Cinderella, no matter how many androids or laser blasters end up in the tale. Immortal stories are mutable stories.

Most of the people who didn't like this story seem to have gone into it with a very specific idea of what a "Labyrinth" sequel "should be". There's nothing specifically wrong with this, but it does prevent you from objectively viewing what could turn out to be a good story.

No one is Jim Hensen but Jim Hensen, and I didn't expect this book to feel like Jim Hensen. However, I was surprised that it DOES feel like the Labyrinth universe, if you could call it that. And it's actually a very smartly written story. I couldn't find a single thing in it that other reviewers didn't like that couldn't have been explained away by some kind of foreshadowing or plot device worked in my Mr. Lie. (I will admit that I didn't like the "I won't peek" line either. It made me feel awkward. But . . .)

First of all, fans who are adamant that a "Labyrinth" sequel MUST involve Sarah and lots of Sarah and Jareth "getting it on" will be sorely disappointed. But there are little hints that indicate Jareth IS still in love with Sarah, and the subtlety of it makes it feel more genuine. Sarah isn't around much (and, come on, it's only the first book of three. I'd be very surprised if she didn't show up later, if only to show Hoggle and the others that she still cares for them, which I believe she does), but the little bit we do see of her indicates that she's now an adult as opposed to the teenager she was in the movie. She seems to still believe in fantasy but has had to grow up and face real life (as everyone eventually does). It's refreshing to see this development in her. It gives her the potential for greater things. (P.S Sarah isn't brushing Toby off when she tells him to do things for himself. If you read back you can see she's responding to Toby's wish that everyone would leave him alone that Jareth grants in a fit of indignation.)

Why does Jareth pick Toby? Who knows? But it doesn't seem to be random. If anything, it seems that Jareth is facing some kind of outside threat (in the form of the woman called the Queen of Cups) and is executing some kind of plot to beat her to the punch by abdicating and appointing an heir of his choice. This sounds exactly like something the Jareth I know would do. Maybe he just picked Toby because he happened to be conveniently available (and maybe magically touched in some way by his experience as a baby). Once again, it's only the first book. Don't jump to conclusions. We haven't heard the whole story yet.

You won't like this story if you have preconcieved notions. If you do, then you probably won't be happy with ANYTHING that doesn't fit those notions. But this is Mr. Lie's interpretation, and storytellers should be true to themselves if they're not going to write crap. I don't see this as a fanfiction. The man has experience and a clear love of the original story. Those who would see it as a fanfiction (throwing the term around like an insult) are those same territorial fans who see anyone else's views as concretely wrong.

It's a good story and you feel like the world of the Labyrinth has been deepened, allowing you to see more facets of the jewel. Let the story stand for itself, not for Jim Hensen's vision or your own. It is it's own interpretation and should be approached as such. If you do, then it becomes a fun way to see the continued story. I always believed there was more when I saw Jareth in his owl form fly off at the end of the movie. Now someone has risen to the challenge, and done a fair job of it. It's a clever and sensible way to continue the story, and that's why I don't think it feels "fanfiction-y". I think you should give it the benefit of the doubt. I did, and I loved it.

One final note. I'm not a manga reader. I like my Japanese-style stories on the screen as opposed to the page. I'm not qualified to address those who claim this is "bad manga". Personally, I like all kinds of comic styles and wasn't put off by the art. I think it would've been fine in any style.

5 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed it.......2007-08-19

There have been a lot of negative comments about this "manga" (and I use that word loosely). My husband and I just got it and read it together, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was a fine continuation of the film's storyline. Let me explain why I gave it 5 stars.

One, I loved the artwork for both the cover and the story. It was a somewhat "girlie" style as mangas go, but there were a lot of nice, subtle details in the drawings which gave the look of the book some nice texture. It looked and felt like a comic book version of the movie with the human characters drawn in an anime style, which is what it was supposed to be. Best of all Jareth always looks very slick, and has quite a presence on every page he's on just as he did in the movie.

Two, I enjoyed the story. I was actually glad to see Sarah as a supporting character with the focus on a teenage Toby instead. For me, a focus on the continued adventures of Sarah and Jareth's flirtations with her would have been the sappy fan fiction way to go. In this story Jareth's love for Sarah is still felt, but is much more subdued and subtle. Blink and you might miss it, but it's there and, in my opinion, so much more powerful because of that.

Finally the dialogue was top notch. I laughed quite a few times, particularly at the Hana character, and enjoyed the banter between Jareth and Toby. In my mind I could hear the characters saying the lines as they would if this were a sequel to the movie.

I also have to point out that some of the things others have said about this book are outright false. It's never stated that Sarah doesn't believe in magic or fantasy anymore; only that she gave up theater because she "couldn't live in a fairy tale forever". The gang from the movie later laments that Sarah apparently forgot about them, but that just means she's lost track of old friends as time has gone on. Hey, happens to all of us. Anyways, I sense there's going to be more of Sarah in the next volumes... I mean, where do you think Jareth is heading off to in the end, hmm?

On the downside, I didn't care for Moppet (obligatory Toby love interest alert!), and the evil math teacher in the beginning was awfully cliche, but the strengths of this story far outweighed those weaknesses. Very much looking forward to the next one.

5 out of 5 stars Labyrinth.......2007-08-02

I love Labyrinth and I always wonder what happen after that. I always wonder if Goblin King find other love or try to get her again. This story is for Toby not the Princess anymore. Toby enter Labyrinth once again not as baby but in youth. He is named as Goblin King's Heir! Read this story is very interesting!

1 out of 5 stars Typical Americanized Garbage.......2007-07-20

Don't let the cover art fool you, the comic itself is awful and the entire thing reads like a bad fan fiction.

Any child with a How to Draw Manga book could have illustrated this.
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    The Wart King: The Truth About Love & Lies
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    Release Date: 2004-05-25

    Book Description

    A startling look inside one of the most fascinating cases of last year––the murder of Terry King, the conviction of his 12 and 13–year old sons, and the pedophile who was accused of being an accessory.

    On November 26, 2001, Terry King was found dead in his recliner in his home in Pensacola, Florida. Though a fire had been set in an attempt to cover up the scene, the evidence was indisputable––he had been beaten to death with a baseball bat. Days later, King's two young sons, 12 and 13 and not even five feet tall each, were found hiding out in the mobile home of their close friend, Rick Chavis, a convicted pedophile who had recently become very close to 12–year old Alex. In parallel statements, Alex and Derek confessed to murdering their father, and soon, they became the two youngest people ever to stand on trial for murder in the state of Florida.

    But in a startling twist, the prosecution decided to do the unprecedented––try the boys for murder in one trial and Rick Chavis for murder in another, despite the boys' confessions. And in a case that gripped the state of Florida and hit headlines across the nation, convictions came down and were soon overturned. But in the end, the case became a series of missed opportunities, stunning reversals, and one of the most riveting true crime stories of the last decade.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars WOW, I couldn't put it down.......2005-07-14

    This book was very interesting, it sucked me in from the beginning. After reading the book and watching the documentary on A&E about the King brothers I'd have to say that I still don't think they did it. I think it was all Rick Chaves. I don't think the kids were in the right state of mind either. They were brain washed into thinking they're father (terry) didn't love them and was abusing them. I also dont think it was fair that Rick got off as lightly as he did. I know that were his sentence he wont be getting out anyway, but still I think there was enough evidence to convict him for murder.

    1 out of 5 stars these 2 lil punks deserve death!.......2005-01-21

    NO WAY WAS JUSTICE DONE! THEY KILLED THEIR OWN FATHER BECAUSE THEY WANTED TOO.. NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS ABOUT IT!SAD THING IS I WORK IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM AND WITH THESE KIDS, AND ONE DAY THEY WILL BE SET FREE TO KILL AGAIN! THEY CAN NOT BE REFORMED!

    ENOUGH SAID....

    5 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down.......2004-08-13

    For three days every time I had a free moment i was reading this book trying to understand just how our justice sytem has sustained for so long when everything that is wrong with it is exposed through the Terry King murder trial. I remember hearing about this case on the news a few years ago and all I ever really got from the media was how distirubed these children must have been to have committed these crimes and what was wrong with the children in the world these days. Little did I know that all the faults in this case were do to people simply not doing their job and just trying to put this case to an end and get a convition the easiest way possible. But even though most of the media just portrayed these kids as uncaring terrible children, Mollye, a news reporter genuinely wanted to find the truth..........something my be our justice system should have been interested in as well. VERY VERY VERY good and thought-provoking book!

    5 out of 5 stars A Wake Up Call to America's Juvenile Injustice System.......2004-07-06

    A Perversion of Justice hit the nail on the head. Great work Mollye and Kathryn! The book explains through a child's eye the horrors of today's juvenile injustice system. I hope the book is bought by every American family and read by every parent. The tough on juvenile crime political bandwagon parading in this country has been misinterpreted by parents who really have no concept of what they are voting for when they elect politicians with this stance.

    This book is a definite wake up call. Parents only find out the terrible reality when their own child gets caught up in the barbed web of the system, and they learn the hard way that their children really aren't under their protection. When prosecutors are given the right to prosecute any age child as an adult, as is the case in Florida, in essence, no child is safe and all children belong to the state instead of their parents.

    Ever since a "tough-on-juvenile-crime" political response to a media-hyped juvenile crime wave in the early 90s, the United States Juvenile Justice System has increasingly become a nightmare for America's children. Children caught up in the justice system are no longer recognized as children, yet aren't afforded the rights granted adults. Florida leads the nation in belief that children should be locked away for life.

    Society should never respond to children who have committed crimes as though they are somehow equal to adults, fully formed in conscience and fully aware of their actions. Placing children in adult jails is a sign of failure, not a solution. In many instances, such terrible behavior points to societies own negligence in raising children with a respect for life, providing a nurturing and loving environment, or addressing serious mental or emotional illnesses.

    Scientific studies have proven that the adolescent brain is not fully formed. Therefore, children should not be held equally culpable as adults. The Legislature needs to come out of the dark ages and listen to experts on child psychiatry and scientific data on human growth and development.

    The draconian laws of the past two decades need to be re-evaluated and changed. An easy first step to juvenile justice reform in Florida would be for the Legislature to remove juveniles tried as adults from mandatory sentencing schemes and restore to juvenile judges discretion of deciding whether a child is to be tried in juvenile or adult court, instead of letting prosecutors decide.

    There should be defined lines of age distinction drawn between child and adult. If visual difference isn't enough to convince, logic and common sense should recognize that children aren't allowed to drive, sign contracts or vote among other things, because society doesn't believe they are mentally mature enough to do these things competently. Therefore, why is it that if a child commits a crime they are suddenly classified by the courts as an adult?

    Any competent adult should know better.

    Children are this county's most precious commodity, because they are our future. If a society is judged by how well it treats its most vulnerable, the past two decades of America's juvenile justice system will be recorded as barbaric.

    Read this book and you will want to change the juvenile justice system. Laws can be changed, one vote at a time.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.......2004-07-06

    Leaving me shocked, disturbed, enraged and at times in tears over the brutal way Alex and Derek were treated, I really think we should all applaud the step Kathryn Medico and Mollye Barrows have taken in writing this book. There is no doubt in my mind that a Perversion of Justice occurred from the very beginning and I am personally horrified that we live in a society where a prosecutor can take a man to trial for murder and not even try to get a conviction and I'm further horrified that a young child can be forced to testify in open court and in handcuffs at the murder trial of a man accused of molesting him.

    Regardless of who committed this crime, the fact is that the system failed these young boys miserably and it's only time someone take responsibility for fixing this broken system and Mollye and Kathryn's book is a good first start.

    I strongly recommend anyone who cares about justice in America to read this book.
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    5 out of 5 stars You can't put this book down.......2007-09-22

    The story was so very sad and was told in detail with so much suspense you could not put this book down. I do wonder the real reason the other poster bad rated it. Could be the murderer's new wife in Mexico who knows. As a long time true crime book reader this is one to get.

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    5 out of 5 stars A tormented King.......2005-08-08

    I definitely started reading this book as non believer. How would you ever expect to sympathise with Henry VII? He who desroyed the plantagenets and an upstart with no right to the throne of England? And yet, as I read, Jean Plaidy wove a tale that might suggest the reasons for the man he was. Firmly believing he could set England straight - a thrifty king who made England rich, the book brings out the reasons for all his decisions. Uneasy lies the head is an apt title for this book, for he was uneasy about how he claimed the throne. All the blood that flowed between him and the legacy haunting him to the very end. His tormented soul is a mirror to read in this book.

    5 out of 5 stars Was Henry VII a child killer or a good king?.......2003-11-25

    The answer is both. In this Jean Plaidy book, Henry VII is portrayed as a man bent on doing what is best for his country. That may include usurping a crown, killing innocent men and children, and being on the miserly side. Although from that description you may take an immediate dislike to him, beware. Jean Plaidy has a way of changing your mind. She even made me feel more understanding of Philip II of Spain in The Spanish Bridegroom!

    At first, I thought this book might be on the boring side. I quickly changed my mind. When has Jean Plaidy ever let me down? Also, this gives back some dignity to Richard III, after it was wrenched from the Tudor propagandist, William Shakespeare.
    Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A masterly tale of Restoration England...
    Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord
    Victoria Holt , Philippa Carr , and Eleanor Hibbert
    Manufacturer: Putnam Pub Group (T)
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

    ContemporaryContemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
    ASIN: 0399111379

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A masterly tale of Restoration England..........2001-05-31

    "Here lies our sovereign lord the king, whose word no man relies on, he never said a foolish thing, and never did a wise one"

    That apt limerick (by one of King Charles' courtiers) provides the beginning to this third instalment of Jean Plaidy's Restoration and Charles II trilogy. In this book, Plaidy goes on to interweave the story of Nell Gwyn (one of Charles' favourite mistresses), and the King himself. The plot covers much of the (later) dramatic events that shaped Restoration England, from the bawdy houses to the playhouses, revealing King Charles II as a man dominated entirely by his love of peace (on the home front and abroad) and his fears for the succession after his death. Plaidy also shines the spotlight on Nell Gwyn, one of the most popular actresses of the Restoration era, and one of the king's favoured sleeping partners. She was beautiful, witty and a great actress, managing to learn her parts, despite not knowing how to read. This book gets into the heart of its characters, recreating events with a great deal of verve and imagination, and is certainly recommended for all lovers of historical fiction. And the Merry Monarch's response to the above riposte?. "The matter is easily resolved, my words are my own, the action's my ministry's."
    Bed of Lies
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Good book
    • Scrumptious, simply scrumptious
    Bed of Lies
    Dean King
    Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    GeneralGeneral | Contemporary | Romance | Subjects | Books
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    ASIN: 0971975140
    Release Date: 2007-06-18

    Book Description

    Quiet and unassuming Nina Manchester avoided a hectic life style at all cost. Then he happen. She had her life just the way she wanted it. Designed to fit her and her children and mno one else. So why then did he fit so well? He was a dream come true, but could he be trusted? After all anyone who visited the Dream Maker had to be corrupt, didn't they?

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Good book.......2007-09-14

    This book was really good. It held my attention so much that I didn't want to put it down. There were a few errors but nothing major that would prevent me from understanding or even ejoying the story. As far as the other reviews I didnt find them helpful. I would have missed out on a great book if I would have listened to them.

    4 out of 5 stars Scrumptious, simply scrumptious.......2007-07-02

    This was a wonderful book. For a big book it took all four days to read. i was on edge from beginning to end. I can't wait to read her other book.
    The History of Slaving - The Big Lie
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      The History of Slaving - The Big Lie
      Karen Peebles
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: B000VUM5O8

      Product Description

      Our country's history of slaving is something you will not find in our children's history books. It is a hidden tapestry of lies and truths that must be uncovered and laid bare before understanding takes place with what actually happened to the African blacks and what did not. This book will open your eyes and plunge you farther along into African and US history than you ever dared to venture.
      The inscriptions of Sargon II, king of Assyria. Part I: The Annals
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        The inscriptions of Sargon II, king of Assyria. Part I: The Annals

        Manufacturer: Librarie orientaliste P. Geuthner
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Unknown Binding

        Assyria, Babylonia & SumerAssyria, Babylonia & Sumer | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books
        ASIN: B000870I4I

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