The Truth Is in the Detours

In this sharp-witted and poignant novel, two former friends with a complicated history are thrown together on an unexpected road trip, where old lies unravel and new truths emerge with every mile marker. Ophelia Dahl has just buried her beloved father when she finds among his personal effects a blindsiding document. The mother Ophelia thought died thirty years ago isnt dead after allshe abandoned her. But how could she, and where is she now? With some neighborly help, Ophelias going to find out. Beau Augustin is an acclaimed author and Ophelias childhood bestie turned teenage nemesis, still chafing after all these years. As luck would have it, Beaus current projectfamily deceptionsis set to take him across the West Coast. Ophelia has a brilliant idea: Beaus book. Her life. Win-win. In a Subaru filled with baggage, they hit the road. Despite detours, dead ends, and old grudges, Ophelia is desperate to unravel a lifetime of lies. And Beaus research is a little more personal than hes letting on. Mile by mile, theyre getting closer to their truthsand to each otherthan they ever thought possible.