An Unbalanced Force

Valerie Sherrard author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cormorant Books,Canada

Published:9th Nov '24

£8.99

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How far will you go to uncover a family secret?

Ethan’s father has been lying about taking “business trips,” using them as cover for a clandestine — and potentially illegal — operation. To catch a liar, Ethan must become a liar, but what if the truth can throw his whole life off balance?

To catch a liar, he must become a liar.

Ethan Granger has no idea what his father does for work, just that it’s lucrative enough to make his family rich, and it often requires him to go out of town.

But when Ethan catches his dad in a lie, it raises unsettling questions he can’t ignore. Before long, Ethan’s investigation into this seemingly small fib uncovers a whole clandestine — and potentially criminal — operation.

Hiring a private eye, sneaking into his dad’s office, tailing him on his “business trips” — Ethan uses every deceitful trick his father taught him against those closest to him, but just how far will he go to expose the lies?

And what if the truth throws his whole world off balance?

“[The] first-person narration will ensnare readers immediately, sustaining their interest as this compact, strongly paced story navigates red herrings and subplots. … A fast-paced page-turner that explores moral gray areas.”

* Kirkus Reviews *
“The novel hooks you early on and you’re not likely to put it down. You really care where it’s leading and how Ethan is going to handle the dilemma. And by the time you’re past the halfway mark, the emotionally-wrought scenes are true heart-stabbers, very skillfully written. … It’s simply a great read, with the moral angst of Ethan’s situation a strong pull throughout.” -- Pam Withers * YA Dude Books *
“Sherrard's An Unbalanced Force is a fast moving, action-packed, suspense-filled thriller, with enough twists and turns that will engage a reader from the first page and perhaps have them question their own integrity and moral fibre alongside Ethan Granger! FIVE STARS!” -- Karen Upper * Goodreads *
“Sherrard keeps her readers on the edge of their seats ... Highly Recommended.” -- Ann Ketcheson * CM Revie

ISBN: 9781770867642

Dimensions: 203mm x 137mm x 13mm

Weight: 200g

200 pages