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The Truth About Lies

"A feisty thriller that fizzes with intrigue, paranoia and a cast of fascinatingly flawed characters."

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In a Nutshell: Mystery, memory, manipulation |   A feisty thriller that fizzes with intrigue, paranoia and a cast of fascinatingly flawed characters.

For Jess “every waking moment is a flashbulb moment. I recall everything from the age of eleven like a never-ending motion picture,” which is why she became part of Professor Coleman’s intensive memory study Programme. Following a family tragedy and sick of Coleman’s invasive methods, Jess fled the study and assumed a new identity. She’s an engaging, refreshingly straight-talking narrator, not always likeable, but consistently clever and ten steps ahead of everyone around her. But further tragedy follows at her new school when Hanna, her roommate, falls to her death.

While Jess tries to figure out who’s behind the mysterious postcards she finds in the wake of Hanna’s death, she falls for new boy Dan and confides in him as it emerges that Professor Coleman wants her back. A tangle of questions arise as Jess tries to keep herself safe, and the answers are revealed with terrific tension as a series of damning discoveries set the stage for an explosive showdown. Recommended for YA readers who like their fiction fast-paced and full of psychological thrills and chills. 

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I really enjoyed this novel. I didn't like the main character very much, but maybe you're not supposed to. This is a thriller that is mysterious. Not like anything I've ever read before.

Jess has an incredible memory. She can remember every single detail of every single day since she was eleven. But Jess would rather not be remarkable and, after years of testing at the hands of a ruthless research team, she has finally managed to escape. 

Just when Jess thinks that she’s managing to settle in to living a normal life, everything changes. 

I really enjoyed this novel. I didn't like the main character very much, but maybe you're not supposed to. 

The Truth About Lies is a mystery, and a thriller. Told by someone who might be telling the truth, or might be unsure. I had never heard of the hyperthymesia  before.... Read Full Review

Evie Macaulay, Age 12

I wish my memory was as good as Jess’ so I could replay this book in my head over and over!

I loved this book! It kept me gripped all the way through. It was easy to read, I liked the main characters. I couldn’t work out who was good or bad for ages, it was a real puzzle. I think Jess must be a very strong girl to go through all that she did when she was younger. 

I would love to have a memory like that, especially for school for tests and things, but I totally get why sometimes it was a pain. I really didn’t like Dr Coleman. I thought she was a horrible horrible lady, who deserves everything she gets.... Read Full Review

Lily O'Dwyer, Age 9

Loved this book. I couldn’t stop reading and wanted to find what happened to Jess. Fantastic!!!

This is the story of Jess, who from the age of 11 as been able to remember everything from everyday. After being tested on for so long, one day she manages to escape but just when she starts to accept a normal life, her boarding school mate dies and the school is thrown into grief and chaos. Is it time to run again?... Read Full Review

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