Two Truths and a Lie: A Novel

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A NATIONAL BESTSELLER

From the author ofThe Islanderscomes a warm, witty and suspenseful novel filled with small-town secrets, summer romance, big time lies and spiked seltzer, in the vein of Liane Moriarty.

Truth: Sherri Griffin and her daughter, Katie, recently moved to the idyllic beach town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Theyve been welcomed by Rebecca Coleman, unofficial former leader of the Newburyport Mom Squad, and her teenage daughter Alexa, Katies new babysitter.

Truth: Alexa has time on her hands after a falling-out with her friends involving her popular YouTube channel. Katie cant be left alone because of nightmares that dont jibe with Sherris vague story about her past. Rebecca Coleman has been spending time with someone she doesnt want people to know about just yet.

Lie: Theres no new man in Rebeccas life, and its definitely not one connected to the Mom Squad. Alexa isnt seeing anyone new herself and plans on shutting down her YouTube channel before leaving for college. Sherri Griffins real name is Sherri Griffin, and a bad divorce is all shes running from.

A blend of propulsive thriller and gorgeous summer read,Two Truths and a Liereminds us that happiness isnt always a day at the beach, some secrets arent meant to be shared, and the most precious things are the people we love.

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"This fast-paced, witty beach read has all the elements of a great drama, including a Greek chorus of second-grade moms providing color commentary. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere." Booklist [A] scintillating, dishy, and dark novel perfect for those who enjoyed Never Have I Ever andBig Little Lies. Bookreporter.com Meg Mitchell Moore fills [Maeve Binchys] big shoes. . . . If youre feeling landlocked and water-deprived, The Islanders is the ticket to the getaway you need. New York Times Book Review Moores narrative is fast-paced, and her lead characters are flawed and believable. Readers looking for an emotional tale will find much to enjoy. Publishers Weekly With complex characters and vivid landscape descriptions, this fun beach read from Moore has just enough drama to keep readers wondering how the story will unfold. For fans of womens fictions such as the works of Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer. Library Journal on The Islanders A beautifully in-depth novel chronicling the intersection of the lives of three strangers during one fateful summer. [Moores] characters are strong, and the realistic situations are both heartfelt and heartbreaking. An excellent combination of character exploration and intrigue. Booklist

Author Bio

Meg Mitchell Moore worked for several years as a journalist for a variety of publications before turning to fiction. She lives in the beautiful coastal town of Newburyport, Mass., with her husband and their three daughters. The Islanders is her fifth novel.