Sea of Lies from Uncover

Publisher:
CBC

Sea of Lies from Uncover

4.8/5

Critic Rating

A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And...


Critic Reviews

Score: 4.5

Rebecca Lavoie, Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker & Toby Ball • Crime Writers On Feb 27, 2025

"...told masterfully by "Wild Boys" host Sam Mullins. Though the last two episodes are weaker, Lara says it has all the elements of the original great true crime podcasts. Kevin thought the writing went over the top at times, but it made the most out of the plot twists. Rebecca praised the writing as superior..."

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Score: 5

Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter Feb 3, 2025

"It starts with a huge splash (more specifically a dead body in an ocean) and takes you on this zig zagging path that will keep you guessing. The path to the bottom is wild."

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