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A Risky Game (the Liars Society #2) by Alyson Gerber

A Risky Game (the Liars Society #2)

Alyson Gerber

Scholastic Inc. · Hardcover · April 1, 2025

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Who it’s for
A school-set mystery pairs secret-society intrigue with a game where trust is scarce.
Themes
Secret societies, Dangerous family secrets, Trust and deception
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets. Deadly stakes, dangerous secrets, and a cut-throat game where the winners are set for life. Welcome to the Boston School, and the world of the Liars Society.

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Weatherby and Jack have been tapped to join Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world, but the night of the first gambit, the game takes a terrifying turn. Now, Jack and Weatherby are in a race against time to discover the truth about the game - and themselves. But how do you know who to trust when everyone is a liar? Beloved author Alyson Gerber is back with a highly-anticipated sequel full of twists and turns, secrets and lies, friends and foes. Can you spot the difference?

Secrets in Play

A school-set mystery pairs secret-society intrigue with a game where trust is scarce.

Come here for

  • Secret-society intrigue and a high-stakes game
  • A school setting threaded with dangerous family secrets

Expect

  • A twisty mystery shaped by suspicion and questions of trust
  • A race to uncover the truth about the game

Where it sits

Thrillers & Suspense81%
Mysteries & Detective Stories75%

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Publisher categories

  • Alternative Family Stories
  • Mysteries & Detective Stories
  • Thrillers & Suspense
Authors
Alyson Gerber
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
April 1, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Secret societies · Dangerous family secrets · Trust and deception
Reading lane
Alternative Family Stories

Book 2 in the the Liars Society series.