How to Spot Lies Like the FBI

Former FBI agent Mark Bouton chaired a panel I was on at Mayhem in the Midlands, and while we were chatting he mentioned his forthcoming book How to Spot Lies Like the FBI. In real life, I'm no good at spotting lies. Inspired by TV shows like Lie to Me, I've read up a little on the subject, enough to realize why I'm no good: I don't pay enough attention to physiology. Like many a man too in love with the sound of his own voice, I'm always plotting my next reply.

So when Mark's book arrived from Amazon, I jumped right in. The technique is all there, spiced up with anecdotes from his career in the FBI. Great stuff. And for slow learners like me, there's a bit of a cheat sheet in back to bring you up to speed. So be forewarned! The next person who tries to pull the wool over my eyes might just be caught in the act.