The Safest Lies

Author(s): MS Megan Miranda

Teen (Ages 15+)

From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger comes a captivating psychological thriller about a girl who must face her darkest fears--but can she outrun the past? Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn't set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker's baby growing inside her--Kelsey. Kelsey knows she's supposed to keep a low profile and stay off the grid for their protection, but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage. A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, to have a chance at a future, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. Because someone is coming for her. And the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all. "[A] fast-paced, suspenseful treat." --PW, starred "Positively movie-ready." --Kirkus "Will blow readers' minds." --SLJPraise for Megan Miranda's All the Missing Girls "This thriller's all of your fav page-turners (think: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl) rolled into one." --TheSkimm "Fast-paced and frightening." --Refinery29 "[The] perfect read for thriller fans." --Bustle.com


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"Reluctant and voracious readers alike will enjoy the twisty turns present in this mystery." --VOYA "A strong fit for readers who want fast-paced stories about girls learning to fight back." --The Bulletin "Readers who love a little bit of romance with their thrills and chills will love this new young adult novel." --Bookish.com "Recommended for any collection." --Booklist

Megan Miranda is the acclaimed author of The Safest Lies, and several other novels for young adults, including Fracture. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger for adults. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. You can follow Megan on Facebook at AuthorMeganMiranda, or on Instagram and Twitter at @MeganLMiranda.

General Fields

  • : 9780553537543
  • : Random House USA Inc
  • : Random House USA Children's Books
  • : 0.304
  • : 01 July 2017
  • : 210mm X 140mm X 19mm
  • : United States
  • : 01 September 2017
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : MS Megan Miranda
  • : Paperback / softback
  • : 1709