"The Secret to Lying" by Nick Podehl follows the story of a young man named Jesse, who is adept at weaving elaborate tales to hide his true self. Set in the backdrop of a small town, Jesse's skill in deception begins to spiral out of control as his lies create a web of complications that threaten his relationships and inner peace. As he navigates the challenges of school, friendships, and family expectations, Jesse must confront the consequences of his fabrications. Ultimately, he learns that honesty can be a powerful tool for connection and self-discovery, leading him to redefine his identity and values. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Adult Fiction .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by Brilliance Audio .