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The Deceivers

By Kristen Simmons
Series: Vale Hall
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Welcome to Vale Hall, a school for aspiring con artists. Brynn Hilder is recruited not for her academic talent, but for her skill in scamming affluent kids to fund her college dreams. At Vale Hall, she is tasked with using her talents to expose crooked politicians and corrupt officials. However, when Brynn meets the son of a senator and uncovers dark secrets about the headmaster, she finds herself questioning whom she can trust as the lines between right and wrong blur.
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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.

Welcome to Vale Hall: a school for aspiring con artists.

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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
    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...
    By Kristen Simmons
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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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Book Details

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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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 400

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kristen Simmons Series: Vale Hall Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

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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