Tell No Lies

James, a black militant on the run, hides out in California’s San Joaquin Valley with Carolyn, an old friend from Berkeley, and Mary Lou, a farm worker organizer. The three find themselves caught in a love triangle during the build-up to one of the largest Cesar Chavez marches in history. Tension rises as people from the fields, their leaders and supporters gather from all over the state.

James, a black militant on the run, hides out in California’s San Joaquin Valley with Carolyn, an old friend from Berkeley, and Mary Lou, a farm worker organizer. The three are caught in a love triangle during the build-up to one of the largest Cesar Chavez marches in history. Tension rises as people from the fields, their leaders and supporters gather from all over the state. Both women have to balance romance against political commitment. James is dogged by fear, as the risk of his capture increases. The resolution contains surprises for all three.

Author Barbara Rhine is a lawyer, activist, tennis player and amateur pianist. She lives in Oakland, California. For further information about her and her writings, go to her website: http://www.tellnoliesnovel.com Click on “literature” for her novella The Lowest Form of Animal Life, concerning an FBI snitch placed in the family of a young girl during McCarthyism. Click on “blog” to read her thoughts on books and politics and occasional movies, such as Cesar Chavez, directed by Diego Luna. And you can locate bookstores and libraries that stock Tell No Lies, as well as events and readings concerning the novel.