The First Lie

About the Book

From The First Lie:

Aunt Dorothy stared at me a moment, then shook her head. "I don't know what you've been told, Carrie," she said slowly, "but you were never adopted."
My mouth dropped open.
She leaned forward and took my hand. "I was at the hospital with your mother when you were born."

Why would her mother lie about something so important? What was she hiding?
That’s what Carrie Engel desperately wants to find out. But as she gets closer to the truth, she uncovers even more shocking family secrets—secrets that someone is determined to keep hidden at all costs.
Even murder.


“Hooks you from the start and propels you along to a stunning conclusion. You won’t want to put it down!”
--Susan Krones, Host of Bookends on KPFZ radio

“The First Lie is incredibly plotted and beautifully paced—a real page turner and a definite choice for my book club!”
--Virginia DeVries, Mendocino College English Instructor

“Charming small-town folks and crisp, picturesque settings cannot conceal the treachery that unfolds in this fast-paced story with more twists and turns than an icy mountain road. What a treat for mystery lovers!”
--Sue A. Lehman, author of A Rat Among Us

About the Author

Linda Guebert lives in Lake County, California, where she teaches college ESL classes, is active in community theater, and hosts a weekly radio program of American roots music. As co-author of a Canadian language arts series, she wrote several children’s books, including Chakapesh Snares the Sun and The Hungry Little Bear. Her latest book is a mystery titled The First Lie (also available from Xlibris). She is currently at work on an African travel journal and a time travel novel. Contact her at lguebert@mchsi.com.