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One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a thrilling mystery where five high school students walk into detention, but only four walk out alive. Each student has a secret, and the story unravels through their perspectives as they try to clear their names and uncover the truth behind the murder.
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping murder mysteries, high school drama, and unexpected twists. The fast-paced storyline and complex characters keep you guessing until the very end.

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One of Us Is Lying

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In the thrilling pages of One of Us Is Lying, five students of Bayview High find themselves serving detention together—Bronwyn, a brainy Yale aspirant; Cooper, a talented baseball player; Nate, the school's notorious troublemaker; Addy, the pristine prom queen; and Simon, the misfit behind Bayview High’s notorious gossip app.

When the detention session ends, Simon is found dead. With investigators ruling the death as no accident, the attention quickly turns to the four remaining students, each now a prime suspect in Simon’s untimely demise. As secrets unravel, it becomes evident that all four students have something to hide—and someone among them might be willing to do whatever it takes to keep their secrets from surfacing.

This gripping YA mystery explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the lengths individuals will go to protect their darkest secrets. As the truth inches closer to the surface, friendships will be tested, alliances will form and shatter, and the façade of the perfect high-school life will crumble.

Fans of suspenseful narratives like Gossip Girl and Riverdale will be enthralled by the twists and turns in this international bestseller by acclaimed author Karen M. McManus. With intricate plotting and rich characterisation, One of Us Is Lying keeps readers on edge from start to finish.

One of Us Is Lying doesn't just captivate on the page—it also hits the screen as a major Netflix series, bringing the tension and drama to life for viewers worldwide.

Dive into the first book of this enticing series and unravel the mystery that has captivated readers around the globe. How far would you go to protect your secrets?

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Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing, and intriguing characterisation make One of Us Is Lying an exciting thriller, according to the Guardian. The Sun describes it as a fantastic murder mystery with cryptic clues and countless plot twists, impossible to put down. Entertainment Weekly hails it as the YA thriller of the year, while Heat praises it for its tight plotting, brilliant writing, and sharp, believable characters, making it a truly irresistible whodunit.

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ISBN: 9780141375632

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her books include the One of Us Is Lying series, which has been turned into a television show on Netflix, as well as the standalone novels Two Can Keep a Secret, The Cousins, You'll Be the Death of Me, and Nothing More to Tell. Karen's critically acclaimed, award-winning work has been translated into forty-two languages.

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