City of Lies

City of Lies follows the story of Goldie, a young girl who escapes the confines of her strict life and finds herself in a city full of chaos and disorder. She becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the cruel leader and must use her wits and courage to uncover the truth and save her city. Goldie Roth is a trained thief and a skilful liar, and supposed to be one of the keepers of the mysterious Museum of Dunt. Despite her desires, she cannot leave her ill parents. However, when Toadspit's sister Bonnie is stolen, Goldie is forced into action and follows the child-stealers to the city of Spoke. Along the way, she discovers dangerous secrets that the child-stealers will kill to protect, and must use all her skills to survive and save her friends, as the return of the Fugleman means the Fifth Keeper will soon be needed more than ever.