Never Lie

Discuss the significance of the book’s title, Never Lie, especially as juxtaposed with the book’s opening line: “Everybody lies” (5). Consider the many lies told by the various main characters, their motivations for those lies, and the effects that ensue, in your discussion.

Like many mystery-thrillers, Never Lie includes red herrings (false clues) to mislead the reader. Pick some of these clues and follow their trajectory throughout the book, examining how they build suspense and add to a surprise revelation.

Adrienne is a victim in the book, as she is murdered by Tricia. However, Adrienne herself is not an innocent victim—she is guilty of her own crimes, including the killing of Edward Jamison. Why might the author choose to make Adrienne an imperfect victim? How does this relate to the theme of The False Nature of Stereotypical Gender Roles?