The Liars Society: Chapters 18–25

by Alyson Gerber
Are there, in life, some lies or secrets that are impossible to overcome? Both Weatherby and Jack — prestigious Boston School middle schoolers, but from very different backgrounds — must work together to solve a mystery that forces them to face the lies and secrets in their own lives.

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  1. plaque
    a tablet that commemorates a person or achievement
    “TRUST BEFORE TRUTH. TRUTH BEFORE TRADITION,” Weatherby reads from a shiny plaque fixed to the wall.
  2. monotone
    unvarying in pitch
    She aims the key toward the window, pressing down a few times, but the loud monotone beeping doesn’t stop, and it’s not going to, because Harper is hiding behind the car, out of sight, pulling on the trunk.
  3. skittish
    worried, nervous, or cautious about doing something
    Being skittish won’t help us get what we need.
  4. distracted
    having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
    “I’m sorry. I’ve been distracted by work.”
  5. distinguished
    standing above others in character or attainment
    “Skippy boy Hutchinson is also a distinguished Boston alumnus,” a man I don’t recognize shouts in a mocking tone from a few yards away, walking over.
  6. alumnus
    a person who has received a degree from a school
    “Skippy boy Hutchinson is also a distinguished Boston alumnus,” a man I don’t recognize shouts in a mocking tone from a few yards away, walking over.
  7. contort
    twist and press out of shape
    Then Jack’s dad drops his gaze to me. “Weatherby, I’ve heard about you.” His face contorts when he says my name.
  8. profile
    biographical sketch
    Prescott shrugs. “Just saying, this guy fits the profile.”
  9. savvy
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
    “Skip can barely use the internet,” I say. “He’s not savvy enough for computer crimes.”
  10. solidarity
    a union of interests or purposes among members of a group
    “Let’s go get answers,” I say.
    For a second, Weatherby’s eyes meet mine in solidarity, and she nods.
  11. urgency
    pressing importance requiring speedy action
    “We need a plan,” Harper says, urgency in her voice. “How are we getting to Hart Isle?”
  12. helm
    steering mechanism for a vessel
    Jack doesn’t leave the helm the whole ride. His hands stay attached to the steering wheel.
  13. arson
    malicious burning to destroy property
    “Chill, bro,” Jack says. “My dad won’t let that happen.”
    “Wrong,” Prescott snaps. “Your dad will make sure I go down. Not you. Just like after the fire when he blamed me for taking the boat and bringing the poppers and, oh … arson.”
  14. dissipate
    go away, scatter, or disappear
    I can feel the chaos start to dissipate.
  15. turret
    a small tower extending above a building
    Kingman Cottage is an enormous castle that’s so high up the mountain it feels like we’re in the sky. The front side of the building has a fortified, traditional look with big stained-glass windows and turrets.
Created on Thu Jun 25 13:13:10 EDT 2026 (updated Tue Jun 30 15:32:14 EDT 2026)

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