# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Attorney Ben Crump in person for the "Worse Than A Lie" book signing in conversation with Ian K. Smith —real talk, real stories!About this EventJoin us for a powerful and timely evening with Attorney Ben Crump, in conversation with Ian K. Smith, celebrating the release of Crump’s gripping new thriller, Worse Than A Lie, on Friday, February 20th from 6–8PM.This event is hosted by Da Book Joint inside Pen & Paper and, due to anticipated attendance, may be tentatively moved to Hyde Park High School’s auditorium, located just down the street, to accommodate additional guests. All registered attendees will be notified in advance should the venue change.Worse Than A Lie is the first novel in a riveting new thriller series from one of the nation’s most influential civil rights attorneys. Set against the backdrop of November 4, 2008—the night America elected its first Black president, the story opens with a brutal act of violence that raises urgent questions about truth, justice, and power.Fifty-three-year-old Hollis Montrose, a Black former police officer from the Chicago suburbs, is gunned down in cold blood—shot ten times by four white men who once would have been his colleagues. Though he miraculously survives, the Chicago Police Department quickly shapes a narrative that works against him, resulting in a wrongful Pr*son sentence and unreasonable bail.Enter Beau Lee Cooper, a determined attorney who has spent his life preparing to fight injustice. When Beau Lee takes on Hollis’s case, he begins uncovering troubling truths that suggest Hollis may have been targeted—and that powerful forces are working to keep the truth buried. As the stakes rise, one innocent man’s life hangs in the balance.During this special event, Ben Crump and Ian K. Smith will discuss the novel, its themes, and the intersection of fiction, law, and real-world struggles for justice. A book signing will follow the conversation.Ticket Information:This is a ticketed event. Purchase of Worse Than A Lie is required for entry. Books will be available for purchase through Da Book Joint.About the Author:Attorney Ben Crump is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost civil rights and personal injury attorneys. He has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential People, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and was the 2014 NNPA Newsmaker of the Year. Often referred to as Black America’s Attorney General, Crump is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law and has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of marginalized communities and advancing social justice.In Conversation With:Ian K. Smith is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous nonfiction titles, including Shred, The Clean 20, and Blast the Sugar Out!. His fiction includes the award-winning The Blackbird Papers, The Ancient Nine, and the first five novels in the Ashe Cayne series.? Friday, February 20th⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM? Hosted by Da Book Joint inside Pen & Paper? Possible alternate venue: Hyde Park High School Auditorium (attendees will be notified if location changes)  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/14a3e420-f65a-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w740-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 36.69, max: 36.69, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Da Book Joint
- **lat**: 41.7695765
- **long**: -87.58666939999999
- **full address**: Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump being held?
  - **A:** Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump?
  - **A:** Tickets for Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump are priced at USD 37 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission with Signed BookUSD 37 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump?
  - **A:** Worse Than A Lie Book Signing with Attorney Ben Crump is organized by Da Book Joint.

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