Murder Between Friends - by Liz Lawson

About the Book

Told in three voices, this is the story of Grace, who questions her own eyewitness testimony that convicted Henry's brother Jake in a murder trial, leaving her former childhood friends Henry and Ally no choice but to join forces with her to prove Jake's innocence.

Book Synopsis

Two years ago, the murder of a neighbor tore three best friends apart--now the killer is going to walk free and the ex-friends are going to have to face the past--and each other--in another twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas.

Grace, Henry, and Ally grew up together on the same block. They used to be best friends--until Grace's testimony put Henry's brother, Jake, away for killing their English teacher. Now, two years later, Ally and Henry hate Grace, and Grace is doubting what she thinks she saw that night.

It feels like everyone's getting a second chance, then, when due to a mistrial, Jake is suddenly released. And Henry knows his brother is innocent, but when Grace reaches out to say she's rethinking what she saw the night of the murder, Jake's reaction is confusing. He doesn't want Henry--or Grace--getting involved.

For Ally not getting involved isn't an option, and there's nothing Grace can say to convince Ally she's not the enemy. But can Ally afford to push Grace out when she's one of the only other people willing to believe in Jake's innocence?

The clock is ticking. Jake's new trial date is about to be set, and he's sure to be found guilty again unless there's new evidence to prove he's innocent. Grace, Henry, and Ally are going to have to decide whether you can trust an old friend now that they're your enemy.

Review Quotes

"Murder Between Friends has it all: suspense, betrayal, heartbreak, and one final twist you will not see coming. A fast-paced, juicy thriller with all the heart and humor we've come to expect from Liz Lawson." --Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors and They Wish They Were Us

"An intense story of friendship, love, and betrayal that's ingeniously crafted, thrillingly paced, and deliciously suspenseful. Murder Between Friends is sure to be your new favorite mystery." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

"Full of loose threads begging to be tied up, Liz Lawson's Murder Between Friends weaved through perspectives at a pace that gave me heart palpitations, but I barely blinked while reading. Who was it?! Shame on me for thinking I nabbed the culprit with twenty pages to spare. Lawson is the new master of the twist." --K. L. Walther, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules

"Murder Between Friends is a spine-tingling mystery that's impossible to put down. Lawson's unparalleled plotting skills are on full display as one seemingly isolated incident becomes linked to an even bigger, utterly unpredictable scandal. I loved this book!" --Jordyn Taylor, award-winning author of The Revenge Game

"A slick and twisty mystery with a gut punch of a final chapter, Murder Between Friends begs to be read in a single sitting." --Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders and The Champions

"Liz Lawson's expert pacing, perfectly wry humor, and gasp-out-loud-worthy twists make for a propulsive mystery with a compelling emotional core about three teens trying to right the wrongs of their pasts. Both thrilling and thoughtful, Murder Between Friends is the kind of book you immediately want to read again . . . and again and again." --Meredith Adamo, author of Not Like Other Girls

"Every clue in this thriller will send you spiraling. Prepare to have your expectations shattered one twist at a time. The truths in this story may be more dangerous than its lies." --New York Times bestselling author Jarrod Shusterman and Sofía Laputente, coauthors of Retro

"A twisty high school whodunit about friendship, guilt, and how far you'll go to uncover the truth." --Alexa Donne, Edgar Award-nominated author of Pretty Dead Queens and The Ivies

"Lawson's latest....will keep teen mystery fans up into the wee hours, eager to see how the various threads come together....A twisty and fast-paced mystery." --Kirkus Reviews

"Lawson's ingenious twists and turns will intrigue mystery fans right to the unexpected end." --Booklist

"The several twists the story takes will keep readers guessing....A fine choice for collections where thrillers are in high ­demand." --School Library Journal

"It's a fair-play mystery that features shocking twists and complex friendship dynamics in equal measure." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Liz Lawson is the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas and the sequel, The Night In Question (with Kathleen Glasgow), and The Lucky Ones. Liz lives with her family and two very bratty cats.