Author: Jack Heath
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
In this pulse-pounding tech-thriller, Jack Heath creates a world where everyone knows when you lie—and telling the truth doesn’t always set you free.
Jarli likes to think he’s an honest guy. He’s a big believer in telling the truth, no matter what. So he develops The Truth App, a mobile application that listens in on your conversations and can tell when someone’s lying. Then his app goes viral and, suddenly, Jarli is an internet sensation.
But, soon enough, Jarli realizes that being famous can be dangerous—especially when you’ve just exposed everyone’s deepest, darkest secrets. Now his entire town is out to get him: kids at school, teachers, the police, even his own family.
Also, an underground network of criminals has just added Jarli to their hit list. Sometimes, exposing the truth comes with a price…
This novel loses no time plunging into a high-speed, high-tension chase. It’s a nail-biting drama that rarely lets up. If you like high-tech and you’re into thrillers, this one’s for you. It’s well-told and an easy read. The main character Jarli is well drawn, and you’re right there with him, pulse beating wildly. But the two other featured characters (one who gets her own point of view in occasional chapters) are strong, brave girls. This novel moves. And if you like this Australian author, he’s got more than 25 other thrillers to his name.
-P.W.
