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Society of Lies: Reese's Book Club

A Novel
Pages
385
Published
2024
Language
English

Synopsis

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.

About the author

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Lauren Ling Brown

Lauren Ling Brown writes suspenseful fiction, often exploring complex social dynamics. Her work includes "Society of Lies," a Reese's Book Club selection.

Characters

MayaProtagonist

A Princeton alumna who returns for her college reunion and her sister's graduation, only to investigate her sister's suspicious death and confront secrets from her own past at the university.

NaomiSupporting

Maya's younger sister, whose death at Princeton is initially ruled an accident, prompting Maya to uncover the truth about her involvement with the Sterling Club and a secret society.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the synopsis of Society of Lies The Reese's book club pick Lauren Ling Brown?

    In "Society of Lies," Maya returns to Princeton for her college reunion and discovers her younger sister, Naomi, has died under suspicious circumstances. Maya investigates Naomi's involvement with the exclusive Sterling Club and its hidden society, which Maya also belonged to. She uncovers secrets from Naomi's final months and confronts her own past at Princeton, where other young women have died.

  • Is "Society of Lies" fiction or non-fiction?

    "Society of Lies" is a work of fiction.