Books like Baby, Would I Lie by Donald E. Westlake
A woman journalist, Donald E. Westlake’s typical Westlake heroine, is sent to Branson, Missouri, to cover the murder trial of a renowned country singer. The trial is a spectacle, as the accused is a celebrated figure, and the surrounding town is filled with a colorful cast of characters. The journalist, driven by the promise of a juicy scoop, quickly falls into a whirlwind of intrigue, involving herself in the lives of the suspects, including the singer's estranged daughter, a charming but troubled musician, and a series of suspects with motives that seem to be too good to be true. The journalist's mission to expose the truth becomes mired in a complex web of lies, as she is forced to confront her own doubts and the ethics of her profession.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Donald E. Westlake
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