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The Deceivers
Series: Vale Hall
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Ideal for young readers who enjoy thrilling, morally complex stories about cunning young protagonists and fast-paced con artistry. Suitable for fans of suspenseful, character-driven children’s fiction.
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Welcome to Vale Hall: a school for aspiring con artists.
When Brynn Hilder is recruited to the elite Vale Hall, she can't believe her luck. Vale means a new life, away from her mum's loser boyfriend Pete and her run-down neighbourhood.
But Brynn soon learns that she hasn't been recruited because of her straight A's—she's been chosen because up until now, her extracurriculars involved conning rich North Shore kids out of their extravagant allowances in an attempt to save up for college. At Vale Hall, she'll be expected to use her skills for a much bigger purpose: to rid the city of crooked politicians and corrupt officials. The thought of giving entitled jackasses their comeuppance is the maraschino cherry on this too-good-to-be-true sundae.
But that's before Brynn meets her mark—a senator's son. Before she understands that the headmaster of Vale Hall has secrets of his own and will stop at nothing to protect them. Before she realises how in over her head she is. As the lines of right and wrong blur for Brynn, she must figure out who she can trust before it's too late.
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The Deceivers
Welcome to Vale Hall: a school for aspiring con artists. When Brynn Hilder is recruited to the elite Vale Hall, she can't believe her luck. Vale means a new life, away from her mum's loser boyfriend Pete and her run-down neighbourhood. But Brynn soon learns that she hasn't been recruited because of her straight A's—she's been chosen because up until...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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"Brilliantly plotted, tightly paced, and intensely smart. The Deceivers is full of clever characters, untrustworthy romance, and layers of truth and lies, making readers question everything." – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author.
"Examines the moral grey area between good and evil with quick, clever dialogue; lying has never seemed so much fun." – Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author.
"Masterful, suspenseful, and brilliantly executed, The Deceivers is Kristen Simmons's best yet." – Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author.
"Addictive and delicious, it will keep you turning the pages well into the night." – Katie McGarry, acclaimed author.
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ISBN: 9781250175809
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Audience: Teenage
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Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Kristen Simmons is the author of the Article 5 series, The Glass Arrow, Metaltown, and Pacifica. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her delightfully rambunctious son.
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