Lies and Deceit Quotes in The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues)

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

[Alistair] had been spying on Grace for years, learning her purpose. (10.38)

If Alistair really knew Grace's purpose, we think he wouldn't be so terrible at figuring out the clues. This sounds like another lie to us, to try to get people to think he knows more than he actually does.

Quote #8

"Don't you get it? That's just a cover. [...] Paris is a Lucian stronghold." (12.28)

The Maze of Bones teaches us that Paris was built on top of two things: intricate catacombs and dirty lies. The Cahills' influence is everywhere.

Quote #9

"Tell them you can figure out the book!" (14.94)

Are there such things as good lies? Amy has a choice here: lie to the Holts in order to get out of the hole, or be buried alive by cement mixers. She chooses to lie. We think that was the right choice.