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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
You'll Never Suspect "Where The Truth Lies", 15 Nov 2005
You'll Never Suspect "Where The Truth Lies", November 4, 2005
"Boys are capital fellows in their own way, among their mates; but they are unwholesome companions for grown people." Charles Lamb. Wow, Rupert Holmes, winner of Edgar, Tony and Grammy awards has written a page-turner of a book. At once a mystery, thriller, narration of a young writer who is able to navigate the twisted turns of darkness and humour with the same irresistible charm. K.O'Connor is a spirited journalist who is investigating the mysterious death of a young woman years ago. This woman was intertwined in the lives of Vince Collins and Lanny Morris, a very popular comedy duo in the 1970's. Collins and Morris bear a very remarkable resemblance to Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. And, as you read, you can see their faces in your mind's eye. Of course, Dean Martin, paorbably did not bear the same proclivities that Vince Collins seemed to have. K. O'Connor is the type of young woman who is very sure of herself. She is beautiful enough and smart enough to out-trick the best of them, and she does, frequently. I liked her character, immensely. She is brash and forthright, at times. She is set to work on the biography of Vince Collins. What she does not know, are all of the intricacies of the relationship between Vince Collins and Lanny Morris and Lanny's man-helper, Reuben.
This book is full of characters that have fully realized their potential, but have become ruthless in their need to survive. The "mob" is in full mode and part of the violence we think is always there just below the surface. This book is full of sexual innuendo and full sexual expression. Several trips to Disneyland, and we feel like we have been there many times and understand the layout as well as the Disneyland charm and rides. Drug use bounds, lies and deceit abound, truth is in the eye of the beholder. The intricate plot changes and moves, and we are left with indecision, what is happening exactly? Who dun' it? And, best of all, the writing is superb. This is a book that is hard to put down. I loved, K'O'Connor, a very smart, woman that I can identify with. Highly recommended. prisrob
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