NATIONAL BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “A dark and haunting debut that explores secret societies, the bonds of sisterhood, and the intricacies of privilege at an elite college . . . I couldn’t put this twisty tale down.”—Julia Bartz, author of The Writing Retreat
“Readers of dark academia, prepare to meet your new obsession.���—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
How far would you go to belong?
Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi.
But what should have been a dream weekend becomes Maya’s worst nightmare when she receives the news that Naomi is dead. The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on.
As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister’s death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her. Despite Maya’s warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society within it.
The more Maya uncovers, the more terrified she becomes that Naomi’s decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed. Because Maya’s time at Princeton wasn’t as wonderful as she’d always made it seem—after all, her sister wasn’t the first young woman to turn up dead. Now every clue is leading Maya back to the past . . . and to the secret she’s kept all these years.
Genre: Mystery
“Readers of dark academia, prepare to meet your new obsession.���—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
How far would you go to belong?
Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi.
But what should have been a dream weekend becomes Maya’s worst nightmare when she receives the news that Naomi is dead. The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on.
As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister’s death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her. Despite Maya’s warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society within it.
The more Maya uncovers, the more terrified she becomes that Naomi’s decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed. Because Maya’s time at Princeton wasn’t as wonderful as she’d always made it seem—after all, her sister wasn’t the first young woman to turn up dead. Now every clue is leading Maya back to the past . . . and to the secret she’s kept all these years.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"A dark and haunting debut that explores secret societies, the bonds of sisterhood, and the intricacies of privilege at an elite college . . . I couldn't put this twisty tale down." - Julia Bartz
"With this powerhouse debut, Lauren Ling Brown has established herself as a remarkable talent to watch." - Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
"Dark academia and secret societies and murder - what's not to love? Lauren Ling Brown's debut, Society of Lies, is an atmospheric thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, sure that something dark and sinister is waiting just around the corner'and you can't help but turn the page to see what it is. Smartly written and taut with suspense, it's no doubt one of the best thrillers this year!" - Jessica Payne
"Filled with secrets and collegiate scandals, Lauren Ling Brown's Society of Lies takes a deep dive into the darkest side of power - the compromises we make to acquire it, the way it warps us, and what it can take from us. I loved this twisty dark academia thriller!" - Halley Sutton
"With this powerhouse debut, Lauren Ling Brown has established herself as a remarkable talent to watch." - Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
"Dark academia and secret societies and murder - what's not to love? Lauren Ling Brown's debut, Society of Lies, is an atmospheric thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, sure that something dark and sinister is waiting just around the corner'and you can't help but turn the page to see what it is. Smartly written and taut with suspense, it's no doubt one of the best thrillers this year!" - Jessica Payne
"Filled with secrets and collegiate scandals, Lauren Ling Brown's Society of Lies takes a deep dive into the darkest side of power - the compromises we make to acquire it, the way it warps us, and what it can take from us. I loved this twisty dark academia thriller!" - Halley Sutton
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