EATONTON — Most everyone enjoys a good oxymoron — jumbo shrimp, civil war, family vacation ... or Greater Cleveland! Most oxymorons tend to be clever and funny, even if they are not always completely accurate. They can also help tell a story.
Kristine Anderson’s novel, “Crooked Truth,” is such a title. And it perfectly captures the twists and turns of her book’s plot with its surprise ending.
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