The Lies We Tell

Set against the backdrop of post-Watergate America, a thirteen-year-old girl grapples with profound questions about truth and mortality following her father's sudden death. Martie Wheeler's life is further complicated by the unsettling disappearances of two peers, heightening her fears and sense of vulnerability. As she navigates her coming-of-age journey, themes of trust, loss, and the search for answers intertwine, reflecting the anxieties of a nation in turmoil and a young girl on the brink of adulthood.