"Sharp, atmospheric, and wildly fast-paced"—Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of They'll Never Catch Us
From the author of Lies Like Wildfire comes another page-turning thriller about the little lies we all tell before the truth sets us free—perfect for readers of Karen M. McManus and Diana Urban.
Mistake number one . . .
Fun-loving Jake tells his girlfriend, Jessica, that they have to go to Tegan’s end-of-summer party in their tiny California beach town. Jessica doesn’t like parties, and she doesn’t like Tegan, who has an obvious, obsessive crush on Jake. But she agrees to go, to make Jake happy.
Mistake number two . . .
Something awful happens at the party. Something so embarrassing that Jessica doesn’t know if she can ever get over it—and Jake will do whatever it takes to earn her forgiveness. And now a girl is missing. Everyone is a suspect. And Jake seems to have a lot to hide. . . .
When a body is discovered at the beach, friends start turning on friends, and lies start piling upon lies. What happened could destroy their lives. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Mistake number three . . .
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"Sharp, atmospheric, and wildly fast-paced, Friends Like These will leave you breathless as you rush to find out the truth hidden in the corners of Crystal Cove. A harrowing, nuanced portrayal of how far some will go to keep their secrets untold."
— JESSICA GOODMAN, NYT bestselling author of They'll Never Catch Us
This tangled story about terrible choices, mistaken assumptions, and the all-to-thin line between friends and enemies expertly cranks up the tension chapter-by-chapter until it leaves you dangling on the edge of a cliff and desperate for answers.
— GINNY MYERS SAIN, author of Dark and Shallow LiesIntoxicating and propulsive; an emotional rollercoaster that doesn't let up until the final, brutal twist.
— ALEXA DONNE, author of The IviesAn intoxicating must-read thriller, with characters so raw and human, you'll feel the full force of every twist.
— JARROD SHUSTERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of DryA summer-y thriller in the depths of fall, Friends Like These has the sort of propulsive fun you expect in your favorite beach reads.
— PasteThis drama sucks you right in.
— Girls' LifeWith pulsing dialogue and believable action, the thriller raises the stakes at every turn. A fast-paced thriller to keep readers on the edges of their seats.
— KirkusFor those who adore edgy thrillers, this is a fantastic read.
— BooklistAlvarez sensitively examines themes of bullying and consent in this jam-packed thriller.
— PWThis fast-paced thriller will keep readers hooked right up to the last page.
— SLJFive fiery stars for this bingeable, edge-of-your-seat, twisty thriller.
— NATASHA PRESTON, NYT bestselling author of The LakeTwisty and fast-paced and visceral. I couldn’t put this one down.
— KATIE COTUGNO, NYT bestselling author of 99 DaysUsing her own experience with wildfire, the author tells a gripping tale about the line between loyalty to the people in your life and the value of telling the truth.
— Entertainment WeeklyAn intense high-stakes story.
— The Nerd DailyGripping, fast-paced, and addictive, the novel explores what happens when good people do bad things.
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Jennifer Lynn Alvarez received a degree in English literature from the University of California at Berkeley. She blogs about her books and the publishing business and speaks regularly at schools about creative writing. She lives on a small ranch in Northern California with her husband, three children, and their horses. When writing her books, she draws on her lifelong love of animals for inspiration.
Maria Liatis is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
Kevin R. Free is an audiobook narrator and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several AudioFile best narrations of the year selections. Known for his work with young-adult novels, he has read titles by Rick Riordan, Walter Dean Myers, and Joe Haldeman. In 2011 he was named a Best Voice in Young Adult and Fantasy from AudioFile magazine for his narration of Myers’ The Cruisers: Checkmate.
Kim Mai Guest is an award-winning voice actor for audiobooks and video games. She can also be heard on television shows, such as G.I. Joe: Renegades, Batman: the Brave and the Bold, and Avatar, and in movies such asChill Out Scooby Doo and Dead Space: Aftermath. Her video game work includes Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and The Lord of the Rings.