A Life On The Run

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STN LIES A Life On The Run (NAPSA)—Astirring debut novel set between two World Wars takes readers on a wild adventure across continents as one man seeks to hide from his past. In the process, he loses who he is and lives a life on the run, filled with silentlies. Inspired by events in the author’s family history, this fasci- nating historical drama, set mainly from World War I up to World WarII, is about a young Hungarian who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a counterfeit scheme that results in a murder anda lifetime of running from the truth, the law and the underworld. “Silent Lies” by M. L. Malcolm (Longstreet Press, $24.95) takes the reader through Budapest during World War I, when young Leo comes back disillusioned by the war. Leo tries to use his talent with languages to reinvent himself, but ends up inadvertently getting caught up in an international scandal. He flees to Shanghai to try to make a newlife for himself and the womanheloves. When the Japanese invade in 1937, he has to confront his past and try to protect his family from the consequences of his manysilentlies. This exciting novel about a man caught up in a riptide of events beyond his control, graphically illustrates what we’re willing to do for love and the desperate risks we take to cover up our mis- takes and ensure our own sur- vival, even when the chosen road may lead to mayhem. — M.L. MALCOLM, a nae SILENT LilES—A sweeping, passionate story about one man’s choices long ago that will resonate with readers today. Critics report that the book burns with fascinating details about life among the rich and scandalous during the period between the two World Wars. The Jewish Post says, “Silent Lies’ is Pure Magic.” According to London’s Monthly Herald, the book is “Mesmerizing...A total literary triumph.” “Silent Lies” is “Dangerously captivating...One of the 10 best novels of the year,” says World Art Celebrities Journal. “Silent Lies” is available at bookstores or on www.silentlies. com.