We Were Liars is a psychological thriller—an original and deeply charged story that captures family relationships and conveys how a horrific choice changes lives forever. New York Times bestselling author John Green describes We Were Liars as “thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart . . . utterly unforgettable.”

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

We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.

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