Poisoned Dreams

In A. W. Gray's gripping nonfiction debut, the shocking murder of Nancy Dillard Lyon in 1991 reveals a tangled web of family betrayal and criminal justice. After her death from arsenic poisoning, her husband Richard is arrested and convicted, largely due to her brother's suspicions of infidelity. Gray's investigation delves into the controversial evidence surrounding the case, prompting readers to question whether true justice was achieved. This true-crime account intricately explores themes of sex, deception, and the complexities of human relationships.