Two Truths and a Lie

Nell doubts her ability to be an actor and prefers working backstage. She and her acting troupe are stranded in a creepy motel during a blizzard, where they meet a group of strangers from another high school who insist on playing the game Two Truths and a Lie. Nell draws a slip of paper with a mysterious message that turns the night into a matter of life and death, as guests go missing and a murderer is hiding among them. Nell must act like her life depends on it, as the truth is never quite what it seems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Nell's lifelong dream has always been to become an actor, but she constantly questions her own abilities. Despite her involvement in her school's theatre program, she finds herself more drawn to the backstage aspects of production. On their way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands their acting troupe in a mysterious and eerie motel. Unbeknownst to them, this unexpected detour will lead them to encounter a group of strangers from another high school, including the enigmatic and captivating Knox. Knox proposes they play the game "Two Truths and a Lie," a harmless pastime that quickly turns into a life-threatening situation.

As Nell takes her turn, she draws a slip of paper with a chilling message: "I like to watch people die. I've lost count of how many people I've killed." The group is thrown into a state of panic as they realize that a murderer is among them, ready to strike again. With guests going missing and the atmosphere tense, the truth becomes obscured, making it impossible to discern who is trustworthy and who is hiding a dark secret.

In this room filled with liars and performers, Nell must act with utmost caution, as her life is now in danger. She must use her acting skills and intuition to outwit the murderer and uncover the truth before it's too late. The stakes have never been higher, and Nell knows that she must rely on her instincts to survive.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316323444