The Lie

“The Lie” is a thriller by Hesh Kestin that stells the inner workings of Israel’s security apparatus. The story centers around Dahlia Barr, a left-wing Israeli lawyer known for supporting Palestinians. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is offered a role as the government’s arbiter on the use of harsh interrogation methods. The plot thickens when Dahlia’s son, Ari, a lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces, is kidnapped by Hezbollah.