From childhood, little David Crowe saw different sides of his father's character. A reckless, brave and determined worker who boasts of military exploits and ancestry dating back to the Navajo Indians - and a hot-tempered ex-con who drove his wife into deep depression. And over time, everything only gets worse: constant moving, living in poverty in the most seedy corners of America, bullying by peers... and participation in his father’s criminal affairs. Despite a difficult childhood in a poor Indian reservation, David managed to get an education and find a prestigious job. But when he found the strength to put an end to the past, his confrontation with his father reached a new level - when everything is at stake: hard-won well-being, success, freedom and even life... Will David be able to refuse complicity in crimes, outwitting his father - a violent psychopath who terrorized an entire family for years? Cinematic and heartfelt, The Pale Lie is a dramatic saga of fortitude, growing up, hatred and forgiveness. David Crowe's story shows that no matter how difficult and dark your childhood may be, hope rises from the ashes. Read the true story of a difficult childhood and survival with an abusive father, an Amazon bestseller and winner of numerous international literary awards at liters.

A heartbreaking story... A true and hopeful tale of how parental abuse can cast a shadow over the rest of your lifePublishers Weekly

David Crowe's story is as gripping as a movie... A stunning story that is both poignant and inspiring.Kirkus Review