James was the guy no one noticed--another fifteen-year-old living in a
small town. So when he gets into the American Science and Mathematics
Academy (or ASMA), a public boarding school, James decides that it's
time to leave the past behind. In a student body made up of nerds and
geeks, being cool is easy. All it takes is a few harmless lies to invent
the new James: rebel, punk, street fighter. Everyone's impressed--except
for the beautiful Ellie Frost, whose icy demeanor holds an inexplicable
attraction for James, and the mysterious ghost44, an IM presence who
sees right through his new identity. But James is riding high--playing
pranks and hooking up with the luscious Jessica Keen. Things seem
perfect until he begins having strange dreams of a dark city haunted by
demons. As the line between dreams and reality blurs, James comes to
discover the secret--and consequence--of lying.
"Opening your eyes and seeing the world -- really seeing it -- that's
what this powerful book is about." -Lauren Myracle, bestselling author
of the Internet Girls series and Bliss
"A fascinating, funny, and utterly engaging read." -Laura Resau, author
of Red Glass and The Ruby Notebook
"Engrossing and entertaining...A great read." -Publishers Weekly
"A straightforward, from-the-gut story....Mitchell is definitely one to
watch." -Kirkus Reviews
