The Detective's Lie: A Psychological Crime Thriller

By Maxwell A. Stone

The Detective's Lie by Maxwell A. Stone is a gripping crime thriller that explores how a single deception can ripple across years, creating chaos, fear, and deadly consequences.

Detective Elias Ward, once a rising star in the department, carries a secret lie buried deep in his past. When a new murder eerily replicates details from an old case - down to a mysterious pendant - Elias realizes someone knows the truth. Partnered with the sharp and determined Detective Marla Chen, he navigates a web of copycat killings, anonymous threats, and a conspiracy within his own department.

As media pressure mounts and the city grows restless, Elias faces the impossible: stop a killer with inside knowledge while confronting the moral consequences of the lie that started it all. Secrets, betrayal, and obsession collide in a race against time, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation that forces Elias to reckon with the shadow of his past.

Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, The Reversal, and psychological crime thrillers, The Detective's Lie will keep readers on the edge of their seat until the final shocking revelation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FV3N3YLF
• ISBN13: 9798268731026
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"