The Finest Lies - Paperback

by David J. Naiman (Author)

YA magical realism

When a mysterious stranger traps teen siblings in a precarious game, each must overcome their embittered past for the other to survive.

High schooler Nicole Hallett has just about had it with her brother Jay, so when a mysterious man appears with an offer to replace him with a better one, she doesn't hesitate. Nicole has always been impulsive, but this time, she finds herself in a predicament far worse than anything she's experienced. Just like that, an average snow day--usually filled with hot cocoa and snowball fights--is commandeered by the stranger, who forces the siblings into a dangerous game. Confronted by past reflections, tested by present complications, and threatened by future possibilities, Nicole has until the end of the day to disentangle the riddle of her life.

This suspenseful, yet winsome novel explores the power of family and forgiveness. But take heed. The truth can cut like shards of glass, especially for those who'd rather avoid it. Sometimes, only the finest lies will do.