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A thread of violence : a story of truth, invention, and murder / by O'Connell, Mark,1979-author.;
"From the award-winning author comes a gripping account of one of the most scandalous murders in modern Irish history, at once a propulsive work of true crime and an act of literary subversion. Malcolm MacArthur was a well-known Dublin socialite and heir. Suave and urbane, he passed his days mingling with artists and aristocrats, reading philosophy, living a life of the mind. But by 1982, his inheritance had dwindled to almost nothing, a desperate threat to his lifestyle. MacArthur hastily conceived a plan: He would commit bank robbery, of the kind that had become frightfully common in Dublin at the time. But his plan spun swiftly out of control, and he needlessly killed two innocent people. The ensuing manhunt, arrest, and conviction amounted to one of the most infamous political scandals in modern Irish history, contributing to the eventual collapse of a government. Wellcome and Rooney Prize-winning author Mark O'Connell spent countless hours in conversation with MacArthur-interviews that veered from confession to evasion. Through their tense exchanges and O'Connell's independent reporting, a pair of narratives unspools: a riveting account of MacArthur's crimes and a study of the hazy line between truth and invention. We come to see not only the enormity of the murders but the damage that's inflicted when a life is rendered into story. At once propulsive and searching, A Thread of Violence is a hard look at a brutal act, its subterranean origins, and the long shadow it casts. It offers a haunting and insightful examination of the lies we tell ourselves-and the lengths we'll go to preserve them"--
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; MacArthur, Malcolm.; Murderers; Thieves; Violence;
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The dry / by Harper, Jane(Jane Elizabeth),author.;
"A small town hides big secrets in The Dry, an atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke's steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the crime. But now more than one person knows they didn't tell the truth back then, and Luke is dead. Amid the worst drought in a century, Falk and the local detective question what really happened to Luke. As Falk reluctantly investigates to see if there's more to Luke's death than there seems to be, long-buried mysteries resurface, as do the lies that have haunted them. And Falk will find that small towns have always hidden big secrets."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Best friends; Homecoming; Homicide investigation; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood;
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Letters from Alice : a tale of hardship and hope, a search for the truth / by Banfield, Petrina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."It is a stormy evening in 1920s London. When newly qualified almoner Alice Hudson stepped into the home of Charlotte, a terrified teenager who has just given birth out of wedlock, she did not expect to make a pact that will change her life forever. Sworn to secrecy, Alice is determined to keep bewildered Charlotte and her newborn baby safe. But when a threatening note appears, she realises that Charlotte may need more protection than she first thought."--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: True crime stories.; Biographies.; Redbourne, Charlotte.; Sexually abused children; Teenage mothers; Incest;
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Indefensible : the missing truth about Steven Avery, Teresa Halbach, and Making a Murderer / by Griesbach, Michael,author.;
Subjects: Avery, Steven; Halbach, Teresa; Trials (Murder); Murder; Judicial error;
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A Sicilian affair / by Lewis, Susan,1956-author.;
A fresh start where no-one knows her name is exactly what Catie is looking for from her Sicilian escape. When Catie meets handsome Giancarlo, she has stumbled across a love that could last forever ... If only she can admit the truth about her past. But the scars of betrayal from her broken marriage and fragile family are only part of the story. Some secrets are too devastating to share.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Betrayal; English; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood; Women ex-convicts;
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We were liars / by Lockhart, E.;
Each summer the wealthy, seemingly perfect Sinclair family meets on their private island. Cadence, Johnny, Mirren, and Gat are a unit, especially during "summer 15," marking their fifteenth year on Beechwood-- the summer that Cady and Gat fall in love. Cady became involved in a mysterious accident, in which she sustained a blow to the head, and now suffers from debilitating migraines and memory loss. When she returns to Beechwood during summer 17 issues of guilt and blame, love and truth all come into play.Also: First Ember edition. (Ember, 2018)(250, 28 pages)20140619 ba / 20180703 ba 020, 593
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Rich families; Friendship; Amnesia; Islands; Summer; Truthfulness and falsehood; Secrecy;
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The believing brain : from ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracies--how we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths / by Shermer, Michael.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Mr. D'Arpino's dilemma -- Dr. Collins's conversion -- A skeptic's journey -- Patternicity -- Agenticity -- The believing neuron -- Belief in the afterlife -- Belief in god -- Belief in aliens -- Belief in conspiracies -- Politics of belief -- Confirmations of belief -- Geographies of belief -- Cosmologies of belief -- Epilogue: the truth is out there.
Subjects: Belief and doubt.; Cognitive neuroscience.; Knowledge, Theory of.;
© c2011., Times Books,
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Adnan's story : the search for truth and justice after Serial / by Chaudry, Rabia,author.;
Subjects: Syed, Adnan, 1981-; Murderers; Murder; Judicial error; Criminal justice, Administration of;
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The survivors / by Harper, Jane(Jane Elizabeth),author.;
"Coming home dredges up deeply buried secrets ... Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Community life; Community life; Country life; Families; Homecoming; Life change events; Missing persons; Murder; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood;
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How to be love(d) : simple truths for going easier on yourself, embracing imperfection & loving your way to a better life / by Singh, Kanwer,1981-author.;
Love is simple, but not easy. In 'How to Be Love(d)', explore the truth that you are the love you've been looking for with insightful stories and playful meditations from influencer, rapper, artist, and author, Humble the Poet. Humble the Poet lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Happiness.; Self-realization.; Success.;
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