Faker

By Gordon Korman

A son trapped in a cycle of cons seeks a way to end his family's deceitful legacy.

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224 pages· 54,288 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Trey is caught in his father's web of deceit, moving from school to school, making friends only to help his dad's schemes. As they con wealthy parents, Trey questions the morality of their actions. Tired of the endless cycle of lies and running, he yearns for stability and truth. But how can he change his family's ways when their survival depends on deception? Trey's journey is a gripping tale of loyalty, morality, and the quest for a life built on honesty.

From the publisher

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars… and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there’s the con, where Trey’s dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money’s in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run… until they set up somewhere else and start again.Trey believes his father when he says no one’s getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare.But Trey’s starting to get tired of running… and lying… and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?

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