Lies Like Wildfire

Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up

An intense high-stakes story about five friends and the deadly secret that could send their lives up in flames, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and E. Lockhart.

In Gap Mountain, California, everyone knows about fire season. And no one is more vigilant than 18-year-old Hannah Warner, the sheriff’s daughter and aspiring FBI agent. That is until this summer. When Hannah and her best friends accidentally spark an enormous and deadly wildfire, their instinct is to lie to the police and the fire investigators.

But as the blaze roars through their rural town and towards Yosemite National Park, Hannah’s friends begin to crack and she finds herself going to extreme lengths to protect their secret. Because sometimes good people do bad things. And if there’s one thing people hate, it’s liars.

Story Locale: Gap Mountain, California (fictional town)

Series Overview: Jennifer Lynn Alvarez’s second YA thriller, Friends Like These, will be coming out Fall 2022.

About the Author

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez earned her BA in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of two middle-grade fantasy series and teaches creative writing classes through her local library. Lies Like Wildfire is her debut young adult novel and her first thriller and she loved writing it so much, she wrote another one, Friends Like These. Jennifer spends her time between Northern California and Middle Tennessee with her husband, kids, and more than her fair share of pets. You can follow her on Instagram @jennifer_lynn_alvarez or Twitter @Jenniferdiaries. Visit her online at jenniferlynnalvarez.com.

Author Residence: Sonoma County, California