A Mystery Party with Alyson Gerber (in conversation with Liz Lawson)

Does your tween or teen love uncovering secrets? The thrill of competition?

Get ready to play detective with New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber to celebrate the launch of (ages 9-14), the third in her compulsively readable thriller series about a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets! The night will be filled with puzzles, scavenger hunt, prizes, invisible ink, and more. Alyson will be in conversation with YA author Liz Lawson, another favorite known for bestselling M**der mysteries like and . Fans will love learning more about these authors, their processes, and behind-the-scenes secrets about their books!

Afterwards, the authors will hold a Q&A before a signing line to get books personalized and take photos!

Ticket comes with a hardcover copy of A SECRET ESCAPE, with the option for up to one free add-on companion ticket.

Parents of children under 12 must remain on premises and may either select the companion ticket option at checkout or visit our adult bookstore next door.

About A SECRET ESCAPE:

The highly-anticipated third book in the Liars Society series, A Secret Escape continues the explosive, high-octane mystery series that immerses avid and reluctant readers alike in a world of dangerous riddles, friendship and betrayal, and an addictive search for the truth.

The game starts now. Jack and Weatherby—the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world—have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big.

Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society’s inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they’re not all playing by the same rules.

About Alyson Gerber:

Alyson Gerber is the The New York Times bestselling author of THE LIARS SOCIETY series and the critically acclaimed novels FOCUSED, BRACED, and TAKING UP SPACE. A former marketing director, Alyson earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She grew up in New England and now lives in New York City with her family.

About Liz Lawson:

Liz Lawson is The New York Times bestselling author of THE AGATHAS, THE NIGHT IN QUESTION: AN AGATHAS MYSTERY (with Kathleen Glasgow) and M**der BETWEEN FRIENDS. Her adult debut, a rom-com M**der mystery entitled IT HAPPENED ONE M**der, releases May 26, 2026. Liz resides in the DC metro region with her family and two VERY bratty cats.

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Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, United States

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