The Liar’s Diary

by | Jan 28, 2008 | Uncategorized

In the book world, you could probably call Tuesday, January 29th, Patry Francis Day. Today her debut novel is released and bloggers around the world are stepping in to help her promote it because she can’t do it herself. Just when Patry should be concentrating on book signings and release parties, she’s waging her own fight against an aggressive form of cancer, so we have banded together to help her get the word out about her new novel.

If you’re here because you like to read young adult and middle grade, and this book seems too scary to read, consider buying a copy for your library. If it seems like your kind of book, buy one for yourself AND your library!

You can view the trailer here.

And find out more about everyone else who is blogging and check out there sites here.

And read Patry’s blog here.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laurie Connors

A Plume Paperback Plume Publicity

212-366-2222

laurie.connors@us.penguingroup.com

THE LIAR’S DIARY


A Novel

By Patry Francis


“The new questions and revelations just keep coming…Readers will be heartily rewarded.”—Ladies’ Home Journal

When new music teacher Ali Mather enters Jeanne Cross’s quiet suburban life, she brings a jolt of energy that Jeanne never expected. Ali has a magnetic personality and looks to match, drawing attention from all quarters. Nonetheless, Jeanne and Ali develop a friendship based on their mutual vulnerabilities THE LIAR’S DIARY (Plume / February 2008 / ISBN 978-0-452-28915-4 / $14.00) is the story of Ali and Jeanne’s friendship, and the secrets they both keep.

Jeanne’s secrets are kept to herself; like her son’s poor report card and husband’s lack of interest in their marriage. Ali’s secrets are kept in her diary, which holds the key to something dark: her fear that someone has been entering her house when she is not at home. While their secrets bring Jeanne and Ali together, it is this secret that will drive them apart. Jeanne finds herself torn between her family and her dear friend in order to protect the people she loves.

A chilling tour of troubled minds, THE LIAR’S DIARY questions just how far you’ll go for your family and what dark truths you’d be willing to admit—even to yourself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patry Francis is a three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize whose work has appeared in the Tampa Review, Colorado Review, Ontario Review, and the American Poetry Review. She is also the author of the popular blogs, simplywait.blogspot.com and waitresspoems.blogspot.com. This is her first novel. Please visit her website at www.patryfrancis.com.

Praise for THE LIAR’S DIARY:

 

“Twists and turns but never lets go.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean

“A quirky, well-written and well-constructed mystery with an edge.”—Publishers Weekly

“Outright chilling.”—New York Daily News

“Genuinely creepy…The unlikely friendship between a small-town school secretary and a flamboyant teacher proves deadly in this psychological murder mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A twisting ride full of dangerous curves and jaw-dropping surprises. This is one of my favorite reads of the year!”—Tess Gerristen, bestselling author of The Mephisto Club

“Francis draws and tense and moody picture of the perfect home and family being peeled back secret by secret…Four Stars.”—Romantic Times

THE LIAR’S DIARY

By Patry Francis

Plume Paperbacks / February 2008 / $14.00

ISBN: 978-0-452-28915-4

Readers Guide available at www.penguin.com

 

For more information or to schedule an interview with Patry Francis, please contact Laurie Connors, Plume Publicity

212-366-2222 / laurie.connors@us.penguingroup.com