Zach's Lie

By Roland Smith

Book #1 in the Zach's Lie series

A boy's hidden past resurfaces, threatening his new life and loved ones.

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224 pages· 46,717 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Zach Granger's life is a web of lies, crafted to protect him from a past that won't stay buried. After masked men invade his home, his family enters Witness Protection, relocating to Elko, Nevada. Struggling to adapt, Zach encounters Sam, an odd custodian, and Catalin, a girl who might make his upheaval worthwhile. But as he starts to rebuild, danger resurfaces, threatening those he loves. Can Zach navigate this perilous new world and keep his loved ones safe? Dive into a gripping tale of identity, secrets, and survival.

From the publisher

Lies and secrets abound in this dark and suspenseful story about a boy who must run from his past but can’t outrun the danger. Zach Granger’s whole identity is a lie–his name, his hometown, even his eye color. All because of one night that changed everything: The night masked men broke into his house, threatened his family, and ransacked their home. Why? Because his father had been arrested for drug trafficking–and he snitched. Now in the Witness Security Program, Zach moves to Elko, Nevada, a town in the middle of nowhere. He’s having trouble getting used to this new life when he meets Sam, the strangest custodian at his new school, and Catalin, a girl who might just make his whole uprooting worth it. But just as Zach finally begins to pull himself together, he finds himself in danger again. And this time his actions could determine the fates of everyone he cares about most. With complex characters and heartfelt moments, this story of identity and truth will keep the pages turning.

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