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Den of Liars

Caraval meets Kingdom of the Wicked in a sinfully indulgent heist romantasy
By Jessica S. Olson
Series: The Devious
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A SCINTILLATING AND SUMPTUOUS ADVENTURE . . . Den of Liars IS ONE THRILL OF A RIDE. GUARD YOUR HEART - THIS BOOK IS GOING TO STEAL IT.' - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals A young thief attempts a daring... Read More
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Now in paperback: a thrilling YA fantasy romance where a young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring brothers.

Now in paperback: a thrilling YA fantasy romance where a young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring brothers.

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A SCINTILLATING AND SUMPTUOUS ADVENTURE . . . Den of Liars IS ONE THRILL OF A RIDE. GUARD YOUR HEART - THIS BOOK IS GOING TO STEAL IT.' - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

A young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring brothers.

At the Liar's Den, secrets are power . . .

Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament - a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets - made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles.

Now, living under the pseudonym Astra, she is determined to prove herself and become a full-fledged Tentacle. But when a critical heist goes sideways, the only way forward is for Lola to compete in the Liar's Dice Tournament herself. Lola is confident in her ability to pull off the job, but the Thief's mysterious and powerful brother, the Liar, runs the game and he turns out to be more than she bargained for. As her attraction for him grows and illusions run wild, she will be forced to confront the secrets of her past, the truth of the brothers' history, and the lies she tells herself.

PRE-ORDER THE EPIC FINALE HEART OF THIEVES NOW - PUBLISHING SEPTEMBER 2026!

'ADDICTIVE, THRILLING AND SEDUCTIVE, Den of Liars IS A TALE GLITTERING WITH SECRETS AND LIES.' - Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us

'GLAMOROUS AND DANGEROUS, STARBRIGHT AND ROMANTIC, Den of Liars IS A FEAST FOR THE SENSES AND A TREAT FOR FANS OF VILLAIN ROMANCE.' - Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic

Series: The Devious

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  • Den of Liars
    At the Liar's Den, secrets are power . . . Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament—a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets—made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles. Now, living under the...
    By Jessica S. Olson
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  • Den of Liars
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    Den of Liars
    A SCINTILLATING AND SUMPTUOUS ADVENTURE . . . Den of Liars IS ONE THRILL OF A RIDE. GUARD YOUR HEART - THIS BOOK IS GOING TO STEAL IT.' - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals A young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring...
    By Jessica S. Olson
    Paperback
    $2499
    Pre-order
    Out 3 Nov 2026

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781471417405

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 400

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Jessica S. Olson Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: The Devious Young Adult

About the Author

Jessica S. Olson is the author of Sing Me Forgotten, A Forgery of Roses, and The Devious duology, including Den of Liars and its sequel. A former copyeditor from New Hampshire, she currently lives in Texas with her husband, four children, and carefully curated supply of snacks. Her books have received starred reviews, earned librarian and bookseller accolades, and been translated into several languages throughout the world. In her free time, she practices aerial hoop and eats peanut butter by the spoonful straight from the jar.

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  • Den of Liars
    At the Liar's Den, secrets are power . . . Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament—a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets—made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles. Now, living under the...
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