Six Truths and a Lie

Written by Ream Shukairy

Six teens accused of terrorism must choose: betray each other or reveal secrets to clear their names.

3.9 Goodreads · 1,108 ratings

400 pages· 89,687 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· ~900L

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Bookroo's summary

Six Muslim teens find themselves at the heart of a deadly explosion off the California coast. Accused of terrorism, they face a harrowing choice: betray one another to secure their own freedom or risk everything to uncover the truth. Each teen harbors secrets—an aspiring doctor, an influencer, a perfect daughter, a soccer star, an immigrant in love, and an old soul. As the political game unfolds, alliances are tested, and the stakes are life-changing. Will they sacrifice their bonds for independence, or unite to reclaim their innocence?

From the publisher

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of America’s justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed. As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil rig–resulting in chaos and worse, murder. At the center are six Muslim teens - six patriots, six strangers, and six suspects. An old soul caught in the wrong place. An aspiring doctor. An influencer with a reputation to protect. A perfect daughter with secrets to hide. A soccer star headed for Stanford. An immigrant in love. Each with something to hide and everything to lose. Faced with accusations of terrorism, The Six are caught in a political game that will pit them against each other in exchange for exoneration. They must choose: frame each other to guarantee their own independence or expose their secrets to earn back freedom for them all.

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