Two Truths and a Lie Spiral-Bound | 2022-05-24

April Henry

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Amazon Editor's Choice for Best Young Adult
Teen Vogue 15 Best New Thriller & Mystery Books for Summer
Featured in Crime Reads
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection

"An atmospheric and entertaining thriller perfect for snowy night chills." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Suspense, intrigue, and isolation converge in this perfect storm of a thriller." -- Mindy McGinnis, author ofThe Female of the Species

"A grisly, fast-paced, suspenseful tale of a murder and mystery that is great for fans of noir thrillers who do not mind a little gore." -- School Library Journal

In this chilling mystery from a New York Times bestselling author, a storm strands a group of teens in a creepy motel--leaving them trapped with a killer.

Nell has always wanted to be an actor, but she doubts her ability. As a member of her school's theater program, she prefers working backstage. On the way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands her acting troupe in a creepy motel. Soon they meet a group of strangers from another high school--including the mysterious and handsome Knox, who insists they play the game Two Truths and a Lie. When it's Nell's turn, she draws a slip of paper written in unfamiliar handwriting:

I like to watch people die.
I've lost count of how many people I've killed.


Suddenly, a night of harmless fun turns into a matter of life and death. As guests start to go missing, it becomes clear that a murderer is hiding in their midst ready to strike again. In a room full of liars and performers, the truth is never quite what it seems. Nell is going to have to act like her life depends on it--because it does.

Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Original Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 0316323330
Item Weight: 0.9 lbs
Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.0 x 8.6 inches
Customer Reviews: 3 out of 5 stars 1,001 to 10,000 ratings
Praise for Two Truths and a Lie:
Amazon Editor's Choice for Best Young Adult

Teen Vogue 15 Best New Thriller & Mystery Books for Summer 2022
She Reads: Best YA Thrillers Coming in 2022
YALSA Top 10 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

Featured in Crime Reads
Featured in the Big Thrill
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection


"Suspense, intrigue, and isolation converge in this perfect storm of a thriller."--Mindy McGinnis, author of The Female of the Species

April Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and over fifteen novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen; Girl Forgotten, which was an Edgar Award winner, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, and a Tome Student Literacy Society It List Selection; Two Truths and a Lie, which was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers; and The Girl I Used to Be, which was nominated for an Edgar Award and won the Anthony Award for Best YA Mystery. She lives in Oregon and invites you to visit her at aprilhenry.com.