Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown (Bantam) is the October pick for Reese's Book Club, which described the novel as: "In this twisty thriller, Maya returns to her alma mater to solve her younger sister's murder and is forced to confront the dark secrets of her past, including her involvement in an elite secret society. Lauren Ling Brown's debut explores collegiate scandals, the bonds of sisterhood, and how far some people will go in the name of power."
Reese Witherspoon wrote: "If you're looking for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat this spooky season, this one is a must-read."
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Incidentally yesterday Grand Central Publishing announced that Witherspooon and Harlan Coben will write a suspense novel together that will be published in fall 2025. Grand Central said that the novel, Witherspoon's debut, is "based on her original idea, while Coben's dozens of number one bestsellers promise the inventive storytelling and signature twists his millions of readers know so well." The two have been developing the concept, creating characters, writing for many months, and a screen adaptation is already in development.
Ben Sevier, president & publisher of Grand Central, said, "Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben working together is a powerhouse collaboration that I wouldn't have dared to dream up. These two masters each possess a virtuoso command of character and an unrivaled reputation for suspense storytelling--across screen and page--and jaws hit the floor as they described their incredible idea to the publishing team at Grand Central. It is clear that their book will be supercharged by the combination of their enormous storytelling gifts."