The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer; another generation; and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean; churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery; addicted heiress. An irresistible; unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes. Welcome back to the Sinclair family. They were always liars.