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Rachel Ekstrom, my super-agent, who is there whenever I need her.

Alex Logan, who gave Zoe and me a two-book chance. I will always be grateful.

Julie Paulauski, who put her heart and soul into spreading the good word about my books.

Wunderkind (Tanya and Elena—wonder-twins activate!—and the whole team), who were both savvy and sweet in promoting Zoe in
Little Black Lies
and beyond.

All the folks at Grand Central, who made a newbie author feel like a best seller!

All my agent sibs (yes, that's you Sarah Henning, Amy Reichert, and Sarah [Br and Ju]) and all the other writer-reader-Twitter peeps who supported me.

All my friends (FB, roommate, and other!) who shared their kind words about my book and badgered their bookstores to carry Zoe.

My parents, who traveled in minus-nine-degree weather to my book launch and gave me another warmer one in Florida. Who have my back, always.

Margie Long, for loving my kids and helping us always.

Charlotte and Owen, for being my sun, moon, and stars.

And finally, Pat, for hanging out with me on this crazy and wonderful journey.

Sandra Block graduated from college at Harvard, then returned to her native land of Buffalo, New York, for medical training and never left. She is a practicing neurologist and proud Sabres fan and lives at home with her family and Delilah, her impetuous yellow Lab. She has been published in both medical and poetry journals.
The Girl Without a Name
is her second novel.

Little Black Lies

“A psychological suspense story smartly narrated…Zoe has a quick wit that emerges in wickedly unexpected ways.”

—
New York Times Book Review

“The suspense keeps building throughout until the shocking ending. This is a riveting debut from a promising new author.”

—
Booklist

“Heartbreakingly vulnerable and laugh-out-loud funny…I am a forever-fan of the Zoe Goldman series and will read anything Sandra Block writes. You should too.”

—Lisa Scottoline,
New York Times
bestselling author


Little Black Lies
is a darkly intriguing mystery with a feisty young doctor as its protagonist. Sandra Block pulls you in deep and doesn't let go.”

—Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award–winning author


Little Black Lies
is a daring, original debut that explores the dark side of memory. In Zoe, Block has created a character who is complicated, smart, and sympathetic. I can't wait to see what Block has in store for Zoe next.”

—Heather Gudenkauf,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Taut writing. Great protagonist. Believable plot. As well as an ending you didn't see coming.”

—BookLoons.com

“Sandra Block's compelling debut is the epitome of the psychological thriller, as the author delves deep into the inner makeup and subconscious of her heroine while maintaining an exciting plot. [It] also works as a heartfelt story about families and how secrets can both pull people apart or keep them safe.”

—
Sun-Sentinel

“Block is a clever writer with an inventive plot.”

—
Toronto Star


Little Black Lies
is a real treat for fans of intricate suspense novels with plenty of twists.”

—Mysteriousbookreviews.com

 

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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Copyright © 2015 by Sandra Block
Excerpt from
Little Black Lies
© 2015 by Sandra Block
Reading Group Guide © 2015 by Sandra Block
Cover design by Elizabeth Connor
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