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"The story is suspenseful, with excellent pacing, self-aware humor, and a twist that Hartinger pulls off as well as the best slasher films. " –Kirkus Reviews

"Although the plot is a classic horror movie setup, the story does not feel derivative. The gay relationship and the impact of Galen's insidious bullying are issues not typically dealt with in this genre. Hartinger's novel is a gripping mystery written in a straightforward way that will appeal to reluctant readers. " –School Library Journal

"Rife with sexual tension . . . Hartinger's depiction of the complexities of teen relationships, particularly gay ones, is on point. " –Publishers Weekly

THREE TRUTHS AND A LIE

by Brent Hartinger

From Lambda Award–winning author Brent Hartinger comes a smart, sexy, young adult thriller about a weekend retreat in the woods and an innocent party game that goes horribly wrong.

Deep in the Washington Peninsula forest, four friends gather for one last hurrah before graduation. Rob is thrilled to spend some remote, quality time with his boyfriend, Liam, his best friend Mia and her boyfriend Galen. Slightly shaken by unfriendly townspeople on the way to the cabin, the group decides to blow off some steam with a playful skinny-dip in the lake. While three splash around, Rob's insecurities begin to show as he hesitates to jump in the water, desperately trying not to ogle Golden Boy Galen.

Back at the cabin, the teens' only means of communication, a satellite phone, goes missing and Rob suspects a disgruntled townsperson. Isolated and vulnerable, the teens settle in for a game of three truths and a lie. Upon learning a secret from Mia's past, paranoia sets in and leaves Rob questioning his cabin mates. As the weekend continues, (sexual) tension is high, as the pranks become increasingly dangerous. Rob believes that something or someone is terrorizing them.

Hartinger effortlessly blends horror and teen insecurity in a genre not often lent to a seventeen-year-old gay protagonist. Filled with romantic suspense, this high-octane psychological thriller reads like a fast-paced movie and is perfect for reluctant readers.

Brent Hartinger is the award-winning author of a number of novels, mostly for and about teens, including Geography Club (2003) and five companion books, The Last Chance Texaco (2004); Grand & Humble (2006); Project Sweet Life (2008); and Shadow Walkers (2011). A feature film version of his first novel, Geography Club, was released in November 2013, costarring Scott Bakula, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Blonsky.

Three Truths and a Lie
by Brent Hartinger | Simon Pulse
Publication date: August 2, 2016 | ISBN 9781481449601 | $17.99 | 14 & Up

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