Such Charming Liars

Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus is a young adult mystery thriller about a mother-daughter pair of con artists whose final job becomes dangerously complicated. Kat and her mother Jamie have spent most of Kat's life together, but the unexpected return of Kat's former stepbrother Liam and his father brings old family connections back into their lives.

When Jamie attempts one last jewel theft at a billionaire's 80th birthday celebration, Kat and Liam find themselves caught in a dangerous situation. After someone dies, the two teenagers realise they may be targets themselves and are forced to question whom they can trust.

About This Book

Kat has grown up alongside her mother, Jamie, a jewel thief who is now trying to leave her criminal past behind. Their plans change when Jamie agrees to take on a final job, unaware that the event will also bring Liam and his father into the picture.

Liam's father is a serial scammer with his own interest in the wealthy Sutherland family. The competing agendas surrounding the birthday celebration create a volatile situation, bringing Kat and Liam into a mystery where family history, deception and criminal schemes intersect.

As the consequences of the heist become deadly, Kat and Liam must rely on each other while trying to work out who is responsible and whether anyone else can be trusted. The story combines family secrets, shifting loyalties and a high-stakes mystery.

What You'll Discover

• A mother-daughter team preparing for one final heist
• Kat's unexpected reunion with her former stepbrother Liam
• A billionaire's 80th birthday party at the centre of the story
• Competing schemes involving jewel theft and deception
• Family connections that complicate the unfolding mystery
• A death that places Kat and Liam in danger
• Trust and shifting alliances as the teenagers seek answers
• An exclusive bonus short story included with the book

Perfect For

• Fans of young adult mystery thrillers
• Readers who enjoy crime fiction and suspense
• Fans of heist stories and family secrets
• Readers who enjoy twist-filled mysteries
• Fans of Karen M. McManus's mystery novels

Why You'll Love This Book

Such Charming Liars brings together con artists, family secrets, a dangerous heist and a murder mystery in a fast-moving young adult thriller. Kat and Liam's struggle to uncover the truth while knowing they may be in danger keeps the story focused on trust, deception and survival.