The Book of Lies

In this captivating mystery by bestselling author Brad Meltzer, readers are taken on a journey that intertwines a legendary biblical murder with real-world secrets spanning over a century. The story begins with Cal Harper's shocking discovery of his long-lost father, shot with a gun linked to the unsolved murder of Mitchell Siegel in 1932—the same event that inspired the creation of Superman. As the duo is pursued by a deadly assassin marked by the ancient symbols of Cain, they uncover a thrilling connection between history's most infamous crime and the birth of a beloved superhero. This gripping tale explores the intersection of heroism and villainy, revealing an enthralling hunt for the world's first murder weapon.