Reasons to Lie

When a student dies during a field trip from Manhattan's elite Dearborn Academy, three mothers—Abby, Kara, and Hollis—must confront the secrets hidden within their lives, friendships, and families. Abby, an artistic single mother, and Kara, who struggles with her career, have long felt out of place among Dearborn's wealthy families. When Hollis arrives with her son and an apparently perfect life, they welcome her into their circle, though questions about her past linger. The three form an unlikely bond. Their friendship intensifies after tragedy strikes during a school retreat. As a detective investigates what occurred in the woods that night, inconsistencies emerge in their accounts, their relationships fracture, and suspicion grows. Each woman harbors secrets, as do their children. Facing mounting pressure, Abby, Kara, and Hollis must choose how far they will go to shield their families—even if it requires betraying one another. Everyone has reasons to lie, and someone is determined to keep the truth hidden.