Everything Is True—Except the Killing

Everything Is True—Except the Killing

Published: August 5, 2026

Duration: 21:43

Everything Is True—Except the Killing

How Michael Lucker turned twelve years of illness into the thriller, Rule One

On From Fact to Fiction: Thrilling Book Reviews, we unpack the truth behind my favorite specialty thrillers.

In this episode, I talk with screenwriter and debut novelist Michael Lucker about Rule One, a suspense thriller rooted in his own long and frustrating medical mystery.

Ever been to a doctor who didn’t listen? Who didn’t care? Who didn’t help?

Ever wish you could change places with them—to have them...