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In Judith Van Gieson's mystery novel, The Lies That Bind, lawyer Neil Hamel defends Martha Conover, an elderly woman accused of murdering a young Latina named Justine Virga with her car. Martha, who has no memory of the incident, seeks Neil's help to prove her innocence. As Neil delves into the case, she uncovers a complex web of family secrets, lies, and connections to drug cartels, all surrounding Martha's illegitimate son, Michael, who died years earlier. The investigation reveals a tangled history that challenges initial assumptions and connects deep-rooted family tensions to the present crime. The book includes topics of violence, trauma, and discrimination.