The Painted Lies [English, Middle]

By Aristtara Sayed

A prodigy shaped by trauma.

A murder that is anything but simple.

Karissa Jones, in her CT3 year, is assigned a case that could make or shatter her career. The suspect, Denzel Cooper, has never confessed, never explained and never shown who he truly is. Every word, every silence, hides something deeper.

As Karissa digs in, the case twists in ways no evidence can predict

And nothing about Denzel is what it seems.

Some truths aren't revealed.....they're painted.

Can Karissa solve the mystery before it's too late? Or will the dark secrets destroy everything on the canvas?

Perfect for fans of crime, suspense and slow-burn romance - recommended for readers 13 and up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English, Middle
• ISBN: 9355924941
• ISBN13: 9789355924940
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Labyrinth Ridge House
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary