The Deceivers

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Book #2 in the Greystone Secrets series

Four kids must navigate a dangerous world to rescue their trapped mothers.

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464 pages· 77,607 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Chess, Emma, Finn, and Natalie face a perilous mission to rescue their mothers from a twisted mirror world where truth is illegal. As they confront their fears and unravel complex codes, they must decide what truths to believe. Can Chess find his courage, Emma crack the code, Finn maintain his facade, and Natalie discern reality from lies? The stakes are high, and the truth could alter their lives forever. Dive into a suspenseful adventure where deception reigns and the power of truth is tested.

From the publisher

The second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix–perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember, now available in paperback!Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids–Chess, Emma, and Finn–knew nothing about the other world.Everything is different there. It’s a mirror image, except things are wrong. Evil. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalie’s mom.Now the four kids–brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie–are determined to rescue everyone.To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma can’t seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend he’s okay.And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if she’s gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth–or a lie–to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.Praise for Greystone Secrets #1: The StrangersWinter 2018-2019 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick“A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old.” –Booklist”Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes.” –Kirkus Reviews

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