Family of Liars The Prequel to We Were Liars

The salty secrets of the Sinclair family run deeper than you ever imagined. This #1 New York Times Bestseller pulls you back to that windswept Massachusetts island—before the events of the TikTok phenomenon We Were Liars—to uncover the twisted roots of a family built on beautiful lies.

E. Lockhart delivers another addictive summer tale, this time following an earlier generation of Sinclairs as they navigate betrayal, forbidden attraction, and the kind of mistakes that echo through decades. At the center: a fiery heiress struggling with addiction and an unpredictable boy who changes everything. The ocean churns. The secrets multiply. And that shocking twist? The New York Times promises it will leave you reeling.

Perfect for:

• Fans of atmospheric psychological thrillers
• Readers who devoured We Were Liars and crave answers
• Anyone drawn to complex family sagas with dark undercurrents
• Beach bags (yes, The Boston Globe called it “a perfect beach read”)

Lockhart’s prose is sharp and haunting, capturing that particular brand of privilege that masks deep dysfunction. This prequel stands beautifully on its own while enriching everything you thought you knew about the Sinclair legacy.

Fair warning: once you step back onto that private island, you won’t want to leave until every secret has been unearthed. The Sinclairs were always liars—now discover why.

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