Between the Lies

Olivia Morgan was fine. Until the dead guy in the elevator, her married lover's disdain, the loss of her dream job, and an FBI agent who is looking into the past she's worked so hard to hide. All she wanted was the perfect life; the love of a wealthy man, a beautiful place to live, and to be an art teacher. She didn't mind doing what it took to get those things, and for ten years, she had it all - almost. Plus, someone is watching her - someone who knows things and how to get to her without being seen. To prove she's innocent of at least one of the murders she may have committed, Olivia uses her ability to notice what others often miss, and her art to remember and reveal what she knows. Will her sketches save or convict her? What Readers Are Saying DeKok slowly peels away layers of pain, heartache, and deception to reveal the true heartbeats of her characters, making Between the Lies nail-biting suspense with heart and soul. --Author of the bestselling Fredrickson Winery Novels, Barbara Ellen Brink DeKok's new mystery is one of those books that haunted me from page one. Meaning, when I wasn't reading, the story kept drawing me back, making me wish I could set everything else aside and just finish it! I loved that Olivia wasn't the usual stereotypical heroine. In fact, most of us would be appalled at her secret life. Yet, as the story unfolds and her life begins to unravel and secrets come out of the closet (literally), you can't help but wish for her to find her way. The twist and turns of the intricate plot line made for a fascinating story. I'm so thrilled this is book one of a series and look forward to reading more about these colorful characters. I'd rate BETWEEN THE LIES right up there with titles by two of my favorite authors, Chris Fabry and Creston Mapes. Well done, Joy DeKok! Bestselling author, Diane Moody Between the Lies is rich on multiple the intricate plot has enough twists and sudden reveals to please the most demanding mystery fan, the settings ring true, and the characters are lined with a fine and discerning eye. Olivia Morgan is a crackerjack heroine, cursed with a nightmare childhood but charged with a determined grit that will see her through this. Author, John Robinson A note from When I started writing, I didn't have any idea what to call the series. I was leaning toward "The Olivia Morgan Series." Yeah. I know. Between the Lies is a murder mystery with a boatload of suspense. But the series is full of flawed, strong, beautiful, courageous women. Including Olivia Morgan the often unlikeable, messed up, main character. This is the line that I didn't know I was going to write, but that made all the difference. . . "This time when I looked into the mirror, I saw three determined women. The south might be full of steel magnolias, but that night, three northern lights touched the hearts and checkbooks of some of Minnesota's wealthiest citizens." The title came near the end of the book because I guess I wasn't ready for it before then. About Me. . . When I was young, there was a song about school being about reading and writing and arithmetic taught to the tune of the hickory stick. I was sure it was all about the reading and not numbers and sticks. In their place could be the social parts (lunch, field trips, and recess), because those were the three essentials in my opinion. Later, my fingers yearned to press on the keys of a typewriter (I'm that old!). Today, very little has changed. I still love the sound of a pen on paper, the feel and sound my fingers on the keyboard, lunch, and field trips. And just ask me about my Kindle - I have a very long to-be-read list!