title: The Great Pretender: A Hector Lassiter novel (Volume 4)
author:  Craig McDonald 
description: Welcome to Hector Lassiter #4 in Betimes Books new chronologically-sequenced release of old and new Hector Lassiter titles. "The Great Pretender" is one of the never-before-seen Lassiters, reuniting author/screenwriter Hector Lassiter with the precocious actor/director/magician Orson Welles.Welles and Hector previously crossed paths in "Head Games" on the set of Welles' noir classic "Touch of Evil," and in "Toros & Torsos," where Welles is glimpsed filming "The Lady From Shanghai."<div><br><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>"The Great Pretender" covers the larger arc of their friendship from a first meeting in Dublin, Ireland, to a trek across Spain and on to New York City where Welles is seen prepping his infamous "War of the Worlds" broadcast. This novel also foreshadows America's entry into World War II, setting the table for Lassiter #5, "Roll the Credits," that opens in occupied Paris. --Craig McDonald</div></div></div>
zlib_text: **ONE TRUE  
  SENTENCE**
  
  
  **A Hector Lassiter novel**
  
  
  **Craig McDonald**
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  _One True Sentence_ was first published in the United States of America by St.
  Martin’s Publishing Group 2011
  
  
  This edition published by agreement with Craig McDonald by Betimes Books 2014
  
  
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  Copyright © 2011, Craig McDonald Craig McDonald has asserted his right under
  the Universal Copyright Convention to be identified as the author of this work
  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied,
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  ISBN 978-0-9926552-8-0
  
  
  _One True Sentence_ is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and
  incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used
  fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual p