Lies on the Serpent's Tongue
$23.00
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2026
Summary
Now in paperback, this haunting companion to Bittersweet in the Hollow follows a girl who can smell the lies of others as she uncovers the incendiary mysteries of her small Appalachian town.
Everybody lies. And in knowing their lies, I become the keeper of their secrets.
As Caball Hollow slowly recovers from a tumultuous summer, the James family must also come to terms with their own newly revealed secrets.
18-year-old Rowan James has spent her whole life harboring unp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593531075 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593531078 |
| Author: | Kate Pearsall |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Praise for Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue
“Pearsall again paints an atmospheric family saga studded with folk magic, intrigue, sisterly bonds, and romance, and Rowan’s compelling character development ties the multifaceted plot together.” —Booklist
“This gothic Appalachian mystery works as a stand-alone but weaves together complex characters and storylines from 2023’s Bittersweet in the Hollow. The plot is intricately crafted, with key information held back until the novel’s explosive conclusion… Sparkling and darkly atmospheric.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The atmospheric writing captures the impact of the supernatural on real-world events… An engrossing supernatural story with a nice slow burn romance… Strong first buy.” —School Library Journal
“Rowan’s strength as a narrator holds it all together, anchoring the story in her intensity, rage, and utter devotion to her family… Fans of the previous title will not be disappointed, and readers new to the series will happily head back to the first book.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Kate Pearsall
Kate Pearsall is a creative thinker, an award-winning copywriter, and a storyteller. She has a degree in business and public relations and has written for magazines and newspapers. Bittersweet in the Hollow and Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue were inspired in part by a childhood listening to her mom’s stories about growing up in the Appalachian Mountains and visiting family in West Virginia.
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