This Is a Lie
Coming June 9th
Penn, once a brilliant PhD candidate in Applied Language Studies, traded her dissertation for a “perfect” life as a suburban wife and social media-savvy mother. But after a brutal betrayal by her husband, friends, and even her own teenage daughter, Penn is left with nothing but the wreckage of her curated identity.
Driven by a desperate need for something she can rely on; Penn returns to her abandoned grad school project. With the help of a former crush and a healthy dose of cutting-edge AI, she creates Aletheia: the perfect virtual friend.
Aletheia is programmed with one core directive: The Truth. She can detect lies with 100% accuracy and provides the unwavering support Penn’s real-world “friends” never did…
Praise for THIS IS A LIE
“An inspired, razor-sharp genre debut that announces the arrival of a sensational new voice. Not to be missed!”
—Author Matthew FitzSimmons
—Author Matthew FitzSimmons
“Cleo Ballard’s THIS IS A LIE is a terrifyingly brilliant read! Don’t miss this smart, edgy thriller!”
—Author Debra Webb
—Author Debra Webb
“A domestic drama that is both propulsive and unsettling. A must-read for fans of smart, thought-provoking suspense!”
—Author Danielle Girard
—Author Danielle Girard
“A twist-filled cautionary tale that explores the potentially terrifying future we might already be living.”
—Author Catherine Mack
—Author Catherine Mack
“THIS IS A LIE, Cleo Ballard’s brilliant and chilling novel, is your worst nightmare come true. I read this in one breathless sitting!”
—Author Mary Dixie Carter
—Author Mary Dixie Carter
“Unputdownable. My highest recommendation. THIS IS A LIE is horrifyingly timely and not to be missed.”
—Author Laurie Forest
—Author Laurie Forest
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