The Mask of Lily: A Thriller of Family Secrets and Betrayal

Zoe Bennett

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One month before her crucial college entrance exam, Mia's world shatters. The police arrive with devastating news: her entire family is dead, murdered in their sleep. The prime suspect? Her wheelchair-bound sister, Lily, who then took her own life, clutching Mia's final gift. Now, under the intense scrutiny of the enigmatic Officer Bennett, Mia is forced to relive the dark secrets her family fought so hard to hide. As layers of deception peel away, Mia discovers the terrifying truth behind her sister's fall from grace as a social media influencer, the violent ex-boyfriend Vincent, and the desperate lengths her parents went to protect a lucrative lie. In a race against time and a web of suspicion, Mia must confront the chilling reality: in this family, everyone wore a mask. Who was the monster lurking beneath? A gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of domestic suspense and shocking twists.

Available since: 01/08/2026.

Print length: 63 pages.

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