With one miscalculated act, the life of Terrell Matheus is changed forever. The Lie by O.H. Bennett delves into family and race relations in this gritty, coming-of-age novel set in Evansville, Indiana, in the mid-1970s. Following one teenage boy’s attempt to cover up the truth about his unspeakable accident, the story reflects on redemption and honesty in the context of family.







