One family. One summer. One act that can never be forgiven. The #1 New York Times bestseller from the critically acclaimed E. Lockhart.

A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.

We Were Liars is a thrilling, gut-wrenching suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.


Read it.

And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

For anyone who enjoys emotional mysteries, unreliable narrators, ulterior / misunderstood motives, or dirty family secrets. 

See what reviewers are saying about We Were Liars:

"Thrilling, beautiful and blisteringly smart - utterly unforgettable." JOHN GREEN

"We Were Liars is heartbreaking, witty, beautiful and disturbing." JUSTINE LARBALESTIER

"A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real." SCOTT WESTERFELD

"Good lord, this book." VICTORIA SCHWAB

"The suspense is painted on rather thickly, which is not to say that readers will not form an accurate theory early on. But the journey remains worth it whether you've Sherlock Holmes'd this one or not." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

"We Were Liars is one of the BEST books I've read in a LONG time. I want you to believe me when I say THIS IS A BOOK YOU NEED TO READ." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars