The alternative first person narrative between quinn and piper is well done with terry giving them each a distinctive voice and viewpoint and controlling the flow of information so that details are slowly revealed and. Thats me to the right, and below is a photo of the uk editions of my books. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. The book of lies is a supernatural thriller about twin girls separated at birth. It is told by the perspective of each twin and as you get further into the book you start. Teri terry collection 2 books bundle with gift journal includes titles in this collection. Book of lies by teri terry 9781408334287 lovereading4kids. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. One has a sheltered, honest life with her grandmother and the other is raised more carefree and manipulative. Written by teri terry, audiobook narrated by claire morgan, erin shanagher.
A chilling supernatural thriller, book of lies is about twins quinn and piper. See all books authored by teri terry, including slated, and shattered, and more on. Terry, teri teri terry s awardwinning debut trilogy slated, fractured and shattered established her as the queen of the teen thriller. Set in a disturbing nearfuture world, this is the conclusion to an engrossing, fastpaced trilogy that establishes teri terry as a master thriller writer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Terri terry s writing is excellent and ill definitely seek out some of her other books, but book of lies didnt cut it for me. She has managed businesses and worked in secondary schools and libraries. Fractured teri terry kyla shouldnt be able to remember anything. Book of lies tell a lie and the darkness will find you. While there is intrigue aplenty in teri terry s new novel, it is the focus on the mundanity of teenage jealousy that makes its uneasy impact in the book of lies the book is divided in order to tell its story from the perspectives of the twins. I was hooked on a twisting, turning and terrific adventure throughout dartmoor and the dark moors.
Teri terry s standalone ya novel mashes psychological thriller with supernatural fantasy to emotionally satisfying effect. It also won the scbwi crystal kite for the british isles, and was runnerup in the oxfordshire book. But she can and shes beginning to realize that there are a lot of dark secrets locked away. A tragic event brings them together, and draws them into a. Book of lies by teri terry immediately pulled me into the story about twins separated at birth and then meeting for the first time when they are seventeen. When identical twins tell each other lies, the result could be deadly. Thats the unusual premise for this interesting ya tale about family ties. I was intrigued from the very start, especially when quinn showed up out of the blue. Teri terry s books are a different proposition than much of the speculative teen fiction out there at the moment. The unwary catch a glimpse now and then feel their desperate hunger, see a glint of red eyes and scurry out of the shadows of the wood, back to the light. Two girls meet at a funeral and are soon found to be twins, albeit having lived entirely different lives.
Book of slightly half baked ideas book of lies by teri terry a. Quin and piper are twins, but they were separated just after they were born by their own mother and grandmother. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. For another teenage book with a supernatural slant, have a look at my swordhand is singing by marcus sedgwick, a gothic tale of the fight of good versus evil. Dont miss this startling second book in a breathtaking new trilogy from teri terry, queen of the teen thriller and author of the bestselling slated trilogy. The dark matter trilogy website of teri terry, author of. The book of lies is one of many books for teen audiences in the magical realism genre. Teri terry is an extremely talented writer and i thoroughly enjoyed reading my first book of hersbook of lies. Books of lies has been short listed for the lancashire book of the year, the redbridge book award, and the north east teen book of award. Teri terry books list of books by author teri terry. When their mother is mysteriously attacked and killed, the girls meet at her funeral. The slated trilogy was such a standout read for me in 20. Highly recommended, especially for those who like their fantasy subtle but chillingly effective, and populated by characters they can believe in starburst magazine tell a lie and the darkness will find you.
Instead events take place on the streets of an average english town and the wilder but. In this suspenseful, gripping novel, teen twin girls raised separately meet for the first time at their mothers funeral. Buy book of lies by teri terry, in very good condition. Not shown is dangerous games, the e book sequel to mind games. Book of lies website of teri terry, author of ya futuristic thrillers the slated trilogy slated, fractured and shattered, and mind games. Narrated in both voices, the story of their quest to learn truths that have been concealed from them is shadowed by a. In 2004 the stories took over, and she now writes full time. Teri terry s awardwinning debut trilogy slated, fractured and shattered established her as the queen of the teen thriller. Piper has led a posh life in winchester, england, with loving parents, popularity in school, and boyfriend zak the only character of color at her beck and call. Teri terry has 26 books on goodreads with 6075 ratings. Book of lies by teri terry, 9781408334287, available at book depository. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
Sarah j maas kami garcia, margaret stohl marie lu cassandra clare michael grant rick yancey tahereh mafi rick riordan ally condie marissa meyer books. Her books have been translated into sixteen languages and have won many prizes at home and abroad. But when lies become truth and truth looks like lies, who can you believe. About me website of teri terry, author of ya futuristic. Piper and quinn are two weirdly american sounding names for a middle class english family, but whatever. This book by teri terry a british author was one of the best young adult books ive read in a long time. Piper was raised by their mother, while quinn was not. Teri terry has been a scientist, a lawyer, and an optometrist. Net archive search books by rating android app menu search books by rating android app bookfrom. Dont miss this startling new book from teri terry, queen of the ya psychological thriller.
The book of lies itself was a wonderful idea, and i want one, as you probably will too if you read it, but i can assure you i am up to only good. Hardcover verified purchase book of lies by teri terry immediately pulled me into the story about twins separated at birth and then meeting for the first time when they are seventeen. Rather than taking a cipher and putting them in a situation where they are a spectacular hero, the only one who can save the world, she writes stories that are grounded in what feels much more like reality. Teri is also the author of mind games and book of lies, and her most recent work is the dark matter trilogy.