Karen McManus had always wanted to write a heist book. She wasn't sure she could make it work in her genre. Lucky for us she persevered. Such Charming Liars is a real treat for her many fans and for everyone who loves a truly twisty mystery.
Kat and Liam, the book's two narrators were stepsiblings for 48 hours back in their preschool days thanks to an ill fate Vegas wedding after which they went their separate ways, not imagining that they would meet up again in their teens at the ultra ritzy 80th birthday festivities of the patriarch of a filthy rich clan.
Kat's mother, Jamie, is a jewel thief. She's going to infiltrate the compound, posing as a caterer, to steal an expensive necklace owned by one of the celebrant's granddaughters, Annalise, and replace it with a replica. When she unexpectedly becomes ill Kat takes her place.
Liam's father, Luke, is a scam artist who takes advantage of women. He's attending the affair as the boyfriend of the beautiful Annalise. He has a ring 💍 in his pocket and ill intent in his heart.
But things don't go as either scheming parent envisioned. When the family and guests are about to eat the birthday 🎂 a shot rings out. Annalise's brother, Parker, is found dead with the fake necklace in his pocket.
And that's when things get complicated.
If you're in the mood for a truly suspenseful tale with a plethora of unexpected twists make sure to get your hands on Such Charming Liars.
On a purrrsonal note, last Friday I had an amazing evening. A family movie, How To Train Your Dragon, was showing on campus. I was sure I couldn't stay for it because it went beyond bus hours. But Catherine said she could give me a ride home. It was the first real movie I'd gone to in over two years. It was a really spellbinding flick. And there was lots of popcorn 🍿 😋 and a whole table of my favorite kinds of candy 🍬 😋. It was a dream come true.
A great big shout out goes out to Catherine.
Jules Hathaway
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