About the book
From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger comes a captivating psychological thriller about a girl who must face her darkest fears—but can she outrun the past?
Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn’t set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker’s baby growing inside her—Kelsey.
Kelsey knows she’s supposed to keep a low profile and stay off the grid for their protection, but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage.
A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, to have a chance at a future, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. Because someone is coming for her. And the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all.
\"[A] fast-paced, suspenseful treat.\" —PW, starred
\"Positively movie-ready.\" —Kirkus
“Will blow readers’ minds.” —SLJ
Praise for Megan Miranda's All the Missing Girls:
\"This thriller's all of your fav page-turners (think: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl) rolled into one.\" —TheSkimm
\"Fast-paced and frightening.\" —Refinery29
\"[The] perfect read for thriller fans.\" —Bustle.com
Editions of The Safest Lies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553537512
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553537529
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553537543
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553537536
Read an Excerpt
From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger comes a captivating psychological thriller about a girl who must face her darkest fears—but can she outrun the past?
Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn’t set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker’s baby growing inside her—Kelsey.
Kelsey knows she’s supposed to keep a low profile and stay off the grid for their protection, but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage.
A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, to have a chance at a future, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. Because someone is coming for her. And the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all.
\"[A] fast-paced, suspenseful treat.\" —PW, starred
\"Positively movie-ready.\" —Kirkus
“Will blow readers’ minds.” —SLJ
Praise for Megan Miranda's All the Missing Girls:
\"This thriller's all of your fav page-turners (think: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl) rolled into one.\" —TheSkimm
\"Fast-paced and frightening.\" —Refinery29
\"[The] perfect read for thriller fans.\" —Bustle.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Safest Lies about?
From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger comes a captivating psychological thriller about a girl who must face her darkest fears—but can she outrun the past?
Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn’t set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker’s baby growing inside her—Kelsey.
Kelsey knows she’s supposed to keep a low profile and stay off the grid for their protection, but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage.
A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, to have a chance at a future, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. Because someone is coming for her. And the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all.
\"[A] fast-paced, suspenseful treat.\" —PW, starred
\"Positively movie-ready.\" —Kirkus
“Will blow readers’ minds.” —SLJ
Praise for Megan Miranda's All the Missing Girls:
\"This thriller's all of your fav page-turners (think: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl) rolled into one.\" —TheSkimm
\"Fast-paced and frightening.\" —Refinery29
\"[The] perfect read for thriller fans.\" —Bustle.com
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Safest Lies?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Where can I read a sample of The Safest Lies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553537512
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Safest Lies?
Megan Miranda
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Safest Lies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553537512) and hardcover(ISBN 9780553537529) and paperback(ISBN 9780553537543) and ebook(ISBN 9780553537536)
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