The Language of Lies

Kirsty King

How can you tell if someone is lying to you? Is it possible to separate the truth from lies in what people say? And when should you trust what you hear? Everyone lies. We lie to our family, friends, colleagues and strangers. But some lies are extremely damaging. They can destroy relationships, ruin lives and create distrust and discord. These lies need to be detected. And they can be, if we know how to listen out for them. Forensic linguist Dr Kirsty King knows that, as convincing as some liars might be, their lies can be exposed by paying close attention to the language they use.

Author(s): King, Kirsty
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 05/03/2026
Pagination: 320 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Cornerstone Press
Published By: Cornerstone Press
Book Classification: Historical & comparative linguistics|Criminal or forensic psychology|Soft skills & dealing with other people
Dimensions: 216x134x17
Weight: 241
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529959642