The Big Lie (Weatherby Mysteries) [Paperback]

J. M. T. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Weatherby Mysteries | Publication Date: January 1, 1994

First in a new series featuring L.A. private investigator Artie Weatherby. A mysterious woman walks into Artie's office with an offer too good to refuse: solve a ten-year-old murder case in exchange for $5,000. But as he delves into the evidence, Artie soon finds himself--and his client--enmeshed in the rituals of a sinister New Age cult.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Jan Dennis Books; First Edition edition (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840763573
• ISBN-13: 978-0840763570
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,266,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Lie, March 21, 2003

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"bardleader" (Grand Valley, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Lie (Weatherby Mysteries) (Paperback)

I am a fan of mystery and suspense novels. This book fits both categories. It is well written with a likable protagonist in private investigator Artie Weatherby. He is asked to investigate a murder by the victim...
This book goes in depth behind the scenes concerning the New Age movement and its more sinister elements and beliefs. It is a real eye-opener and keeps your attention from start to finish. It is the third book in a series about Artie Weatherby; the others being "Weatherby" and "Weatherby: On A Dead Man's Chest". They are both good, but "The Big Lie" is the best of the three. Unfortunately, this author is deceased, so there will be no more books in this series. However, she did write some other fiction series under the name of Janice Miller. They are good as well (P.I. Alexis Albright).
I highly recomend this book to anyone who likes mysteries or suspense.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, Challenging Mystery Keeps You Riveted, May 28, 2001

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B.C. Scribe "trekviewer" (Brooklyn Center, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Lie (Weatherby Mysteries) (Paperback)

As one other reviewer stated the plot synopsis on the back of the book got my attention and never lost it. Clever, well researched mystery unravels into a serpentine plot involving L.A.'s elite and ultra-rich, East coast mobsters, a former hitman now operating a skid row mission, a woman who's griefing husband affirms she's dead - but has suddenly appeared and asked the novel's protagonist to solve her murder........and it all hinges on the members of a secret fraternity of a New Age cult.

This novel is very pointed about the nature of New Age cults and is definitely not sympathetic, pulling no punches about its subject matter. The only liability that I can note is that the author provides no foreword, afterword or even a summary about her research - even a footnote or two would've lent more credibility to the investigative documents and books her main character uses in solving the mystery. Still a very worthwhile book and far more compelling than most above average Mystery novels you are likely to consider reading.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars riveting and enjoyable!, June 6, 2001

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lusty22 "avid reader" (VT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Lie (Weatherby Mysteries) (Paperback)

This book is quite suspenseful and Artie Weatherby is a likeable protaganist. I read through the book quickly as it is a great mystery. It says it is the first in the series, but I just picked up another book by the name of "Weatherby" and it introduces Artie Weatherby for the first time so I guess this is actually the second about this private eye! I ordered a book titled "Weatherby, On A Dead Man's Chest" also about this guy, Artie, which I am looking forward to reading. ....