I'm No Liar- It's Good

I've been a busy reader of late, but unfortunately not a busy blogger! But my latest read was so good, I couldn't NOT share it! Just yesterday, I finished Paula Stokes' newest book: Liars, Inc. And boy, was it a thrill! I was enthralled from the first page, and could barely put the book down! Stokes weaves us the tale of Max, a high school senior who doesn't quite fit. Max is adopted, and doesn't care about much beyond surfing and his girlfriend, Parvati. She and Max's best friend, Preston, are both rich, talented, and popular. But they are the unbeatable trio- the cool kids who don't care to be cool. Part way through their senior year, they come up with a genius money making scheme that they dub "Liars, Inc."- in essence, a lying service for their fellow students. They forge permission slips, call in sick masquerading as parents, even switch tests- all for hefty fees. Soon, the dough is flooding in. Then Preston asks Max for his own cover story, so he can jet off for the weekend. But then, Preston never comes home. Soon, the police are investigating Max. But how to tell the police that everything that has led up to this was lies? How do you prove your innocence when the police don't believe a word you say?
Stokes' novel will keep you on your toes, and hooked to the last page. It has highs, lows, twists, and turns. Just as you think you have it figured out, BOOM, plot twist. And it's awesome. This book is insanely recommended.

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