Former CIA officers Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero—the authors of Spy the Lie—here offer proven techniques not only for recognizing deception but also for getting the truth, even from accomplished liars. With anecdotes from their career experiences and step-by-step instructions, they show how to get anybody to give an honest answer, whether it's speaking with your teenager about that dent in the car, your spouse about a deleted browser history, or your business partner about a discrepancy in the books.

"Ever wanted to know the best way of extracting a confession? This unexpectedly fascinating book shows just how to do it."—Daily Mail (London)