IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD & THE BETRAYED
“…as much a story of grit, integrity and holding your ground under pressure as it is a fight for survival…a gripping, brisk YA thriller that will have the reader guessing right up to the end.”
— School Reading List
"Misdirection and growing suspense will keep readers guessing who is at fault for any of the crimes being committed, and, delightfully, common tropes are not followed... This story will be well received by those who enjoy suspense or campy horror."
— School Library Journal
"A fast-paced gripping thriller with a level of complexity to keep the reader engaged... reminded me of the brilliant Happy Head by Josh Silver.”
- Read for Good UK
"This is a pacy, gripping thriller where no one can be trusted. Surprising and sinister and with Francis' now signature mounting tension on each page, I read this in one sitting.”
– Ravena Guron, Bestselling Author of This Book Kills
"It’s The Breakfast Club meets the Traitors, in this treacherous world—nothing is as it seems and everything is worse than you think! Be prepared to be swept away by this twisty, adrenaline fueled, thriller!"
– Keely Parrack, 10 Hours to Go, Don't Let in the Cold
CIRCLE OF LIARS & EVERY LAST LIAR
KIRKUS REVIEW
"[A] nail—biting mystery... Deliciously twisty—and twisted—this suspenseful read has surprises that few will see coming."
— Booklist
"This fast-paced thriller forces its characters into a grueling journey of self-reflection as they confront guilt, responsibility, and the instinct to survive. The author excels at creating relatable, deeply flawed characters—some readers will root for, others they may resent—whose loyalties and relationships are continually tested under extreme pressure. Themes of survivor’s guilt and moral responsibility are explored as the stakes escalate toward an explosive conclusion.
VERDICT Highly recommended for high school libraries, especially where gritty, fast-paced thrillers are popular. Hand this to fans of Holly Jackson and Stephen King."
— School Library Journal
Phenomenal character development and heart-stopping plot twists are all skillfully woven into this novel that combines elements of mystery, horror, and romance... Kate Francis can proudly stand next to Natalie Preston, Holly Jackson, and Karen McManus, the leading queens of teen mystery.
- Youth Services Book Review
Incredibly tense and beyond gripping, CIRCLE OF LIARS is an amazingly high concept thriller that kept me turning the pages as I counted down the hours with the characters to find out what new twist awaited. I absolutely loved it.
- Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS
Fast paced, gripping and very, very twisty... Its fiendishly clever plot kept me guessing right up to the last page. This book is guaranteed to give you sleepless nights until you finish it - and afterwards! Kate Francis is an exciting new talent to watch out for in YA thrillers and I look forward to reading whatever she writes next.
- Sarah Wishart, author of FOUR GOOD LIARS
Circle of Liars is a nail-biting thriller of confessions, guilt, and friendship. With dramatic twists and turns, and a swiftly increasing number of sniper victims, the truth about the fire, the students’ guilt from that day, and their true colours will be exposed. This novel is perfect for fans of Netflix’s Pretty Little Liars and Karen M McManus’ One of Us Is Lying.
-School Reading List
Rippling with suspicion, paranoia, and the excruciation of having to make impossible decisions in the name of self-preservation, Circle of Liars is a thrillingly tense and wildly unexpected rollercoaster.
*** BOOK OF THE MONTH & DEBUT OF THE MONTH ***
- Love Reading UK
The best YA thriller I've read in years, Circle of Liars has everything you want and expect from a nail-shredding thriller, but with an emotional heart that sets it apart from the rest.
- Sarah Naughton, author of YOU BETTER WATCH OUT
