- Publisher: AuthorHouse
- Available in: Paperback, Hardcover, E-Book, Kindle, and NOOK Book
- ISBN: 9781728322704
- Published: August 1, 2008
Andie is an up-and-coming investigative journalist working for the only remaining mainstream news organization with widely recognized credibility in the U.S. A terrible tragedy occurs when a friend and colleague is accidentally killed while covering the war in Iraq. Around the same time, Andie begins to receive mysterious calls-addressing her by name, asking for help-from a seemingly trapped person unknown to her. As she begins her research on an assignment to write a front-page, above-the-fold tribute to her colleague, Andie learns that her friend was investigating horrendous and massive war crimes perpetrated by officials within the U.S. administration, which were undoubtedly the cause of the “accidental” death. It is now up to Andie to carry on her colleague’s work by exposing those responsible for the atrocities uncovered. But it’s not going to be easy, even with her newfound alliance with bloggers. As the last reliable media source begins to morph, and her safety is threatened by rogue agents operating under orders from within the White House, Andie is forced to endanger herself and others in a race to prevent catastrophic injury and death. If she does not succeed, there will be global consequences for humanity heretofore unimagined. . . . Deadly Untruths
Praise from Kirkus Reviews (The World’s Toughest Book Critics)
“From the very start, scathing descriptions point to a suspicious character: the megalomaniacal, socially obnoxious vice president intent on creating a new world order in the Middle East. Andie is a woman with a million questions, which the author skillfully compresses into succinct, probing bursts. Her quick, inquisitive mind will appeal to readers, and it won’t be long before they share her zeal to uncover the truth. This battle of good versus evil wrapped in fast-paced prose might find an audience with anti-government conspiracy theorists.”
More praise from readers
“Michael Crichton step aside. There is a new novel writer named P. J. Allen that is now your competition. I’ve enjoyed the Crichton books but now I have a new author to follow. The book was hard to put down. It would make a good movie. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. I’ve started on the next book and it is even better. The book is called The Yeti Quotient again by P. J. Allen. The book makes me want to travel to Nepal. I can imagine being there already.”
“You need to read this interesting yet entertaining book and uncover the deadly untruths. Excellent critique of the administration in Washington and their use/abuse of the media, written with such style it gives even the most cynical reader a chill. The fledgling author P.J. Allen will keep you turning pages late into the night and have you waiting impatiently for her next book.”
“I was pleased and impressed with this novel. Deadly Untruths uses compelling story telling to convey a lot of truths about the state of mainstream media coverage, with its focus on silly distraction as it neglects serious events that are shaping our world and affecting our lives. The story starts out solidly, with characters and action developing in Washington, DC and a war zone, then the pace quickly accelerates as events, characters, and the inevitable tension between hiding and exposing big secrets becomes a life-and-death race to a surprising conclusion. This is a great summer read – and very timely given current events. I’m looking forward to another one by this author.”