We Were Liars

A New York Times Bestseller

One of James Patterson’s “Favorite Beach Thrillers” (New York Times)

“Chilling, clever... a novel so intricate and well-told that it will appeal to both older readers and teenagers.” —Wall Street Journal

“A rich, breathtaking summer mystery with a sharp twist that will make you want to talk about the book with a friend or ten.” —Parade

“Thrilling, beautifully written, and brilliantly clever, We Were Liars is absolutely unforgettable.” —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars

“You’ll want to remember the title. Liars tells the story of a girl’s summer that harbors a dark secret and delivers a satisfying yet shocking ending.” —Breia Brissey, Entertainment Weekly

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

We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated thriller by New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award winner E. Lockhart.
Read it.
And if someone asks you how it ends, just lie.

“An ambitious novel with a gripping voice, a clever plot, and great writing.” —New York Times Book Review

“No one should talk about the shocking ending. What we can talk about is… [Lockhart’s] razor-sharp portrayal of a family for whom appearances are paramount and ultimately tragic.” —The Chicago Tribune.