Sophie Matthew’s sweet sixteen party at her father’s cliffside mansion promises to be the party of the season, but when the adults start behaving badly, and a body falls from a glass balcony, this party to remember becomes a PARTY OF LIARS, in this thrilling debut novel by Kelsey Cox.

The host of the party is Sophie’s dad, Ethan Matthews, along with his second wife Dani, and their newborn daughter Charlotte. Unfortunately, Dani hasn't been feeling like herself lately. She’s forgetting events and questioning her abilities as a mother. Also on the guest list is Sophie’s mom, Kim, the alcoholic ex-wife with a burning resentment, Sophie’s best friend, Mikayla, a young girl good at hiding secrets, and the peculiar Irish nanny Orlaith, a woman who sees potential tragedy in everyday events. These guests and their secrets are on full display in the mansion with tall windows, where the party rolls on and several lives unravel. As the alcohol flows, and the night progresses, one person will learn the truth and another one will not survive the night.

PARTY OF LIARS is an impressively structured psychological thriller debut with a compelling cast of flawed and vibrant characters either acting badly or being gaslighted. The plot is perfectly paced as explosive secrets are revealed and motivations are unveiled. The struggles are real – alcoholism, postpartum depression, divorce, predatory behavior, and teenage angst. The writing is engaging and propulsive as female friendships are tested and the aching of wanting to be better is on full display. As the alcohol flows and the night spins out of control, the final twist lands with devastating force. With its haunting atmosphere and explosive secrets, PARTY OF LIARS is one party you won’t want to miss.