“This was a little bit Gatsby, a little bit The Girl on the Train, and I loved every minute of it. Throughout the absolutely propulsive storyline, I found myself resisting the urge to devour the book in one sitting. Every single character, from the mysterious, simmering Tristan to the smart-mouthed, charismatic Reese, and Pearl, with her quiet bravery and grit, is written with precision and complexity, while the coastal Maine setting is a character in itself, vividly evoked and lovingly portrayed.”
—Jessie Ann Foley, author of Neighborhood Girls and Michael L. Printz Honor Book The Carnival at Bray
“Gillian French combines class struggles, family drama, and, of course, murder, like an alchemist, creating something greater than its parts. This book lingers in the best way possible.”
—Lamar Giles, Edgar Award finalist and author of Fake ID and Endangered
“French describes in unflinching, haunting prose the social inequities and rugged, often treacherous landscape that define the ‘real’ Maine. An excellent teen mystery that reveals far more than ‘whodunnit.’”
—Maria Padian, author of Wrecked
“With haunting, gorgeous prose, The Lies They Tell is a masterful mystery that will transport you to the dark coast of Maine, where big secrets lurk in small towns. Privileged summer families, murder, intoxicating boys, and a fierce heroine converge in this novel perfect for fans of We Were Liars and One of Us Is Lying.”
—Shannon M. Parker, author of The Girl Who Fell and Rattled Bones
“Gorgeously written, chilling, and twisty, The Lies They Tell kept me guessing until the very end. Small-town mystery at its best.”
—Carlie Sorosiak, author of If Birds Fly Back and Wild Blue Wonder
“The Lies They Tell kept me guessing until the final pages. Readers will root for Pearl as she navigates an undercurrent of darkness and deception to solve a mystery and save her father’s reputation. A strong heroine, a satisfying conclusion—this is one of the best YA novels I’ve read all year.”
—Paula Stokes, author of Liars, Inc.