A mother and father search for the truth behind their daughterâs disappearance in this stunning psychological suspense novel that takes Nordic noir to a level that is âemotional, painful, and utterly memorableâ (Alex Marwood, Edgar Awardâwinning author of The Poison Garden).
Cal and Elsa have the perfect relationship; theyâre still deeply in love after fifteen years of marriage, they have three incredible children, and most importantly, they never lie to each other. But when their oldest daughter disappears in a summer camp shooting outside Oslo, Norway, Cal and Elsaâs lives are changed forever.
Cal believes his family is strong enough to weather this blow and hold out hope for Liciaâs return, but as they all deal with the tragedy in different ways, doubts begin to creep in. Their younger daughter, Vee, is definitely hiding something from her parents. And Elsa would never lie to Cal, but is she telling him the whole truth? As the reality of what happened at the camp comes to light, each family memberâs morals will be tested. In the end, will their love for one another be enough to hold them together?
In Love and Other Lies, Ben Macpherson weaves a complex tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice that will leave readers questioning everything they thought they knew about family and faith. With stunning prose and an unpredictable plot, this is a book that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.
