Coterie of Liars
One of Us Is Lying meets The Inheritance Games with the vibes of Saltburn – a seductively commercial thriller tapping into the trend dark academia and decadence from stand-up comedian Kate Weston.
“Gripping, compelling, and full razor-sharp wit” — Beth Reekles
It’s the party you’d KILL to be invited to…
As Evie and her friends – dubbed the ‘Coterie’ in homage to her grandmother’s legendary group of artists – graduate from their elite private school, they prepare to host one last epic summer party at Evie’s family mansion, D’olobelle. The D’olobelle parties are notorious, with everyone desperate for an invite and a taste of the debauchery.
And the Coterie are determined this year’s party will be the most scandalous yet.
Hugo: The suave and charming golden boy, and Evie’s devoted boyfriend, whose charisma hides deeper complexities.
Jess: The passionate vegan influencer who struggles with her principles –especially when she stress-eats chorizo.
Tim: The hot mess with a drink perpetually in hand and a knack for self-sabotage.
CeCe: The fashion-loving intellect who’s too clever for their own good, always ready to dissect the drama.
And Evie herself, queen bee of their elite private school and aspiring actress. She wants this last summer to be perfect.
But as the festivities unfold, a series of chilling ‘accidents’ begin to plague the group. And it seems that each of them has something to hide. Who is targeting them, and what dark secrets are lurking just beneath the surface?
And as eerie photos of the previous Coterie emerge, it becomes clear that D’olobelle is not just a backdrop for their celebration – it holds secrets of its own.
Can the Coterie unravel what is going on – or will the last summer at D’olobelle be their last summer of all?
A deliciously dark comedy thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Steven and Bella Mackie.
"Kate Weston has utterly nailed the blend of murder mystery and dark comedy! Coterie of Liars will have you hooked and wide-eyed at every page. Gripping, compelling, and full razor-sharp wit, this summer is definitely one to spend with the Coterie!" — Beth Reekles -
“Razor sharp, so funny, gloriously dark and gorgeously macabre. You are the Donna Tartt for the TikTok generation. A deviant delight” — Lauren Bravo -
"I *inhaled* Coterie Of Liars, it’s exhilarating, shocking fun. Imagine the cast of Gossip Girl starring in their own version of We Have Always Lived In The Castle — this book is deliciously dark” Daisy Buchanan -
“A gorgeously gothic thriller, cut through with such a delicious wit. You’ll never want it to end” — Julia Raeside -
"Another darkly funny read from Kate Weston! Brilliant characters and lots of twists and turns! Loved it! I am a sucker for a rich kids in trouble story and so Coterie of Liars was right up my street.” — Emily-Jane Clark -
“Seductively dark, sharp, and gloriously poisonous – Weston has served up a wickedly compulsive thriller.” — Leo Vardiashvili -