Under the cover of a murder mystery, this novel is a beautiful work of fantasy with a nod to the supernatural. Also thrown into the mix is a clever study of the devastating effect lies can have along with the rocky relationship between science and religion over time. Faith is a sharp, angry young girl who is keen to undercover the circumstances of her father’s death. A renowned natural scientist, he had discovered a very curious phenomenon – The Lie Tree. In order to unearth the truth, Faith must weave a web of lies, but spreading lies can be a risky business … Lots of interesting female characters people this wicked, eerie, refreshing story (F HAR)