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Two Truths and a Lie

By: April Henry
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
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In this chilling mystery from a New York Times bestselling author, a storm strands a group of teens in a creepy motel—leaving them trapped with a killer.

Nell has always wanted to be an actor, but she doubts her ability. As a member of her school’s theater program, she prefers working backstage. On the way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands her acting troupe in a creepy motel. Soon they meet a group of strangers from another high school—including the mysterious and handsome Knox, who insists they play the game Two Truths and a Lie. When it’s Nell’s turn, she draws a slip of paper written in unfamiliar handwriting:

I like to watch people die.
I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve killed.

Suddenly, a night of harmless fun turns into a matter of life and death. As guests start to go missing, it becomes clear that a murderer is hiding in their midst ready to strike again. In a room full of liars and performers, the truth is never quite what it seems. Nell is going to have to act like her life depends on it—because it does.

Amazon Editor’s Choice for Best Young Adult • Teen Vogue 15 Best New Thriller & Mystery Books for Summer • Featured in Crime Reads • Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection

"An atmospheric and entertaining thriller perfect for snowy night chills." —Kirkus Reviews

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Praise for Two Truths and a Lie:

"An homage to Agatha Christie, Henry’s locked-room mystery is tautly plotted, with quick-moving nail-biting chapters, relatable characters, and a deftly wrought setting that paradoxically manages to feel both claustrophobic and sprawling …. An atmospheric and entertaining thriller perfect for snowy night chills."—Kirkus Reviews
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I got the feeling from the first few chapters that this story would fall a little bit short for me and I was correct, however this is a story definitely tailored to younger listeners.
The story itself is performed well & the author was descriptive enough that I felt immersed at times within the motel where the story is set.
It just felt rushed at the end, the first few acts are hashed out well, but the mysteries solved a little too quick to leave any real atmospheric tension, but again that's probably where the YA label really shines.
The story was wrapped up in a neat package, there wasn't any stone left unturned but they may have been turned a little too quick for me personally.
All in all, well done!

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