The Summer We Agreed To Lie

Released January 2026

It started as a lie meant to protect someone. It ended as a system designed to control them all.

Everyone agreed it was for the best. No one said what it would cost. When something goes wrong at her school, Evie and five other students are quietly pulled into a decision no one officially names. The message is subtle but unmistakable: stay consistent, stay silent, and everything can move on. At first, the lie feels like protection.

But as questions begin to surface, Evie notices the rules shifting. Meetings are framed as support. Words are chosen carefully. Screenshots disappear. Friends are asked to remember things correctly. And the more Evie pays attention, the clearer it becomes that silence isn’t neutral, it’s leverage. Caught between loyalty, reputation, and the growing sense that someone is shaping the truth around her, Evie must decide how much of herself she’s willing to give up to keep the peace. Because once a lie becomes consensus, telling the truth doesn’t just hurt people, it changes who holds power. The Summer We Agreed to Lie is a gripping YA psychological thriller about pressure, complicity, and the moment a teenager realises that staying quiet can be just as dangerous as speaking out. Perfect for readers who love tense, thought-provoking stories where the real danger isn’t what happens,  it’s who controls the narrative.