The Better Liar
The Better Liar by Tanen Jones, published by Penguin Random House on February 6, 2020, is a 320-page novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and deception. The story follows estranged sisters Leslie and Robin, who must come together to claim their father’s fortune. However, when Leslie discovers Robin’s body, she devises a plan that involves an aspiring actress named Mary, who is offered a chance to assume Robin’s identity.
Readers will find a narrative rich in psychological suspense as Leslie’s motives and secrets unfold alongside Mary’s struggle to navigate her new life. The book explores themes of family life and the lengths individuals will go to for financial gain. With elements of thrillers and literary fiction, The Better Liar presents a compelling examination of trust and betrayal within familial relationships.
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‘The final twist turns out to be a full-on gut punch’ Sunday Times
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR FAMILY?
Estranged for a decade, sisters Leslie and Robin must reunite if they are to claim the fortune their father left them. Leslie desperately needs that money, but when she arrives at her sister’s apartment, she finds her body instead. Leslie needs another plan. Without Robin, she won’t see a penny.
Mary, an aspiring actress, spends her nights slinging beers at a seedy restaurant. She’d do anything to start her life over. When Leslie offers her a huge sum of money and the chance to be someone else – to be Robin – she takes it.
But Robin’s life isn’t as straightforward as Mary thought it would be. And Leslie seems to have secrets and a past of her own . . .
The question is- who is the better liar?
‘Gripping, suspenseful’ Daily Mail
‘A compulsively page-turning story’ Claire Fuller, author of Bitter Orange
‘A brilliantly claustrophobic thriller with a gasp-inducing sting in the tail’ Christobel Kent, author of The Loving Husband
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