"Just wow!!" - J. Wallace
"This isn’t a quiet little family drama. It grows into something broader, stranger, and more adventurous..." - The Literary Titan
SAN FRANCISCO book festival
General Fiction - Honorable Mention
"An ambitious historical thriller with brains, heart, and plenty of surprises" - BookView Review
"... a minefield of plot twists."
- US Review of Books
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'WORLD HISTORY'
BEST BOOK
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ADULT FICTION
"A powerful and captivating novel." - Reader's Choice Book Awards
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"A smart, sophisticated mystery with genuine heart" - The Prairies Book Review
"A must-read..."
- The Prairies Book Review
"Plot twists that I did not see coming. Was such a clever way to intertwine a story about adoption with historical fiction, mystery, and spy thriller."
- J. Wallace -
"The novel’s greatest asset is Treyton himself. Cynical, observant, and frequently funny, he narrates with the confidence of a man who believes every lie can be exposed—until he discovers he has been living inside one. His dry commentary and classroom-honed talent for reading people give the investigation both personality and momentum. Kiehr wisely allows the mystery to unfold through a chain of tangible discoveries, making each revelation feel earned rather than contrived."
- The Literary Titan -
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"I'm reading it a second time... the languaging is outstanding."
- F. Burke -
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The TellTale Lie
"The author skilfully connects real-world events with Treyton’s quest, balancing historical detail with a journey of personal discovery. The blend of mystery, suspense, humor, and heartfelt moments makes the story both entertaining and thought-provoking."
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- Reader's Choice Book Awards -
"Author Kiehr incorporates factual events into his narrative, such as the violent civil unrest in Paris in 1968, the First World War, and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, while offering prose that often comes across as elegant. Moreover, he displays an enviable grasp and portrayal of the history, politics, geography, and cultures of the times and places he has recruited for his tale."
- US Review of Books -
"At its heart, the novel explores identity, belonging, and the stories families choose to tell. The result is an intelligent, character-driven thriller that combines historical scope with emotional authenticity. A must-read for lovers of sweeping historical intrigue, archaeological mysteries, and intelligent thrillers."
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"What I liked most about the book is how personal the mystery feels. Trey is not a smooth hero. He’s prickly, funny, wounded, and often difficult, which makes him feel alive on the page. His voice carries the story with a dry bite that can be entertaining one moment and quietly painful the next."
- BookView Review -
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