Review of Where the Truth Lies (2005) by Anandgyan — 11 Oct 2005

Slick production and many titillating moments, the thriller is astutely rendered, alas the detective seems naive though she delivers.

This review of Where the Truth Lies (2005) was written by Anandgyan on 11 Oct 2005.

Where the Truth Lies has generally received mixed reviews.

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