Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Daniel Springfield, New Holland Publishers, $29.99.
Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy said, “The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic”.
In an ingenious line of approach, The Seven Lies wanders deep into the leaden world of dishonesty, double-dealing and avarice. It is historical fiction, which sets out to expose the truth behind the most astonishing events in modern American history — including JFK’s assassination, the tragic events of 9/11 and the mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe.
Australian author and researcher Daniel Springfield brings into question the facts surrounding seven tragic events over the past six decades — events linked — the truth ultimately covered up.
It follows the research and writing team of American journalist CJ Stroheim and his Australian lawyer-wife, Emma, in their quest to uncover the seven lies. It was CJ’s father, Dr. Max Stroheim, who had spent three secretive decades with the National Security Agency. Unlocking codes and puzzles left by his late father, CJ and Emma discover shocking secrets … leading to the ultimate revelations.
Springfield has been fascinated with these subjects he’d researched for more than 20 years. He’s analytical, meticulous and meets the challenge of presenting the information in an entertaining and action-packed format by creating the lead characters. Learning the truth and presenting it logically is the embodiment of The Seven Lies.
Springfield spins a narrative of conspiracy and anticipation in events where the truth was manipulated and the facts suppressed. It’s a journey of possibilities that may or may not have a depth of truth in recent history, leaving many questions unanswered. It’s an enlivening narrative that’s also ground breaking.
