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“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (Entertainment Weekly) in this addictive mystery about what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive.
 
Pay close attention and you might solve this.
On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.

    Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule.
    Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.
    Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for dealing.
    Cooper, the athlete, is the all-star baseball pitcher.
    And Simon, the outcast, is the creator of Bayview High’s notorious gossip app.
 
Only, Simon never makes it out of that classroom. Before the end of detention Simon's dead. And according to investigators, his death wasn’t an accident. On Monday, he died. But on Tuesday, he’d planned to post juicy reveals about all four of his high-profile classmates, which makes all four of them suspects in his murder. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who’s still on the loose?

Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them.

All the secrets of the Bayview Four will be revealed in the TV series now streaming on NBC's Peacock!

And don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestselling sequel, One of Us is Next!

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Praise for KAREN M. MCMANUS and the ONE OF US IS LYING series

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Read the fast-paced story of the Bayview Four!
Four teenager's lives unwind after being the only witnesses to their classmate's suspected murder. The electrifying sequel to One of Us Is Lying. A TV tie-in edition with a cover based on the Peacock series streaming now! One of Us Is Lying & One of Us Is Next

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Don’t miss Karen McManus’s other pulse-pounding thrillers
A small town begins to relive its dark past after a girl goes missing before homecoming. A gripping family drama where a trio of cousins uncover a trail of lies and betrayals. Three friends relive an epic ditch day, and it goes horribly—and fatally—wrong. Four years ago someone got away with murder. More terrifying is that they might be closer than anyone thinks.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press; Reprint edition (February 28, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524714755
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524714758
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL730L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.49 x 0.92 x 8.25 inches
Reviewer: Addy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My brother love the book
Review: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is an engaging, suspenseful mystery that keeps you hooked from the very first page. The story revolves around five high school students who walk into detention, but only four make it out alive. As the investigation unfolds, secrets start to emerge, and each character’s perspective adds depth and intrigue to the plot.I love how the author skillfully develops each of the main characters, making them feel real and relatable. The alternating points of view give readers insight into their thoughts and motivations, creating a complex web of suspense and drama. The book tackles important themes like bullying, secrets, and the pressure to conform, making it more than just a typical “whodunit” mystery.The twists and turns kept me guessing right until the end, and I enjoyed how the story combined elements of thriller, teen drama, and romance. If you’re a fan of fast-paced mysteries with great character development, One of Us Is Lying is definitely worth the read!

Reviewer: Alex A
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Entertaining although somewhat cheesy
Review: Without spoiling the plot, I can say that I throughly enjoyed this novel. The story was full of exciting drama, a mysterious atmosphere, and many different perspectives. Despite this, I felt as if the authors understanding of how modern teenagers act and form interpersonal relationships was rather lackluster. Part of me felt as if they relied mildly on outdated stereotypical archetypes when writing certain characters. However, this does not take away from the overall story in any significant way. This was still an enjoyable book and I will be definitely reading the sequels

Reviewer: Noriko
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great, Suspenseful YA Mystery
Review: I think I went off on the wrong foot with this book; I wrongly and mistakenly assumed that this book wasn’t for me – boring, full of high school dramas and teenage angst which, to tell the truth, were not my thing at the moment.It indeed took a while for this book to grow on me. As I mentioned earlier, except for the first chapter where Simon, a notorious gossip mastermind of Bayview High, mysteriously died from a severe peanut allergy, I spent a huge chunk of the first half frustrated and feeling detached from the story. I knew the book was in the middle of build up, but what I thought endless, too detailed descriptions about the four suspects – the four students – and their backgrounds and emotional conflicts were a bit too much for me. I was expecting more of the mystery – whodunnit – elements (as this book is supposedly YA mystery), definitely NOT high school dramas involving drama kings and drama queens where they whine and go on and on about what they have done wrong. To be honest, I wasn’t remotely interested in such kind of stuff. It may sound harsh, but I was pretty close to giving up on this book.But I didn’t want to.So I tried to throw all my preconceived ideas about this book and start over with a clean slate, seeing this book as a mere YA contemporary rather than a YA mystery.And I’m glad to say, it worked. It actually took me another 20% of the book to get me fully invested in this book, it worked nonetheless. I think it was where a big secret of the Mr. Nice guy was finally out and how it leads to a debacle of his future, friendship and familial relationship. The grim undertone reeled me in the story in the true sense of the word – for the first time – and I realized this book might call for readers in the right frame of mind and being patient. Your opinions might differ from mine and you may have been hooked by this book straight away, but it wasn’t the case for me. It needed me to read this book with the same approach that I usually take when reading YA contemporary/romance.Anyways, from then onwards, I found this book pretty unputdownable; I enjoyed all the elements in this book. Friendship, budding romance, suspicion, and emotional struggles and guilt from what they have done. Such elements are really well-integrated and gelled with the main plot, and I definitely enjoyed the thrills and excitement as I was inching towards the end, as I got closer to the revelations to the whole plot.Although I might have made this book out to be devoid of the mystery elements earlier, it isn’t true. The disturbing and mysterious ‘Tumbler’ posts which were not ought to be published because of Simon’s death certainly got me curious to know who actually killed Simon. Was it either of the four students? Or is there an accomplice??The plot twist which I didn’t see it coming took me by surprise but this book doesn’t end there – there’s actually another important key to this murder case and I thought it was really well done. I read the last 30% in one sitting – I was kept on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t put it down.The characters, especially the main four characters are all well-fleshed out. Their issues, secrets and consternation from unexpectedly embroiled in the murder case are well delineated with the solid writing and alternating multiple POVs, getting me emotionally close to them. I especially enjoyed how the four characters begin to close ranks to get down to the bottom of the case, supporting each other despite the fact they were not really friends nor particularly close before it happened.When the story, or the situations surrounding the main character(s) spin out of control, multiple POV style works really well, giving readers enough glimpse of their emotional process and what is going on in their minds. It adds a lot of tension and intrigues, a sheer delight of reading. Karen M. McManus certainly pulled off in that regard.She’s also brilliant at messing with our emotions – getting our hopes up and then crushing them on the next second. I went through this agony especially in Bronwyn’s chapters. I personally Bronwyn and Cooper’s chapters are outstanding compared to the ones of the other two characters. I might be wrong, but I felt that way anyway.I appreciate this book ends on a light, hopeful note. The four characters have gone through their own nightmares and debacles, it has also made them stronger and be honest to themselves.This book left me with warm feelings, wondering what their future holds for them.Apart from the depictions of police procedural being pretty shoddy (I was like, ‘Come on, they couldn’t be this sloppy, could they?’), I am quite satisfied with this book.This is surprisingly emotionally charged, well-written book. I am glad I ended up liking this book in the end.Another lesson NOT to easily DNF a book; Story CAN pick up where you leave off.

Reviewer: ssreltd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT YA BOOK
Review: Well written and truly a good "who dunnit". Althought definitely a YA book, this grandmother found it exciting and lots of twists where none were expected. Good read.

Reviewer: MrsLeif
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This novel reminded me so much of one of my favorite movies, The Breakfast Club
Review: Engaging debut thriller!The description for One of Us is Lying is accurate. This novel reminded me so much of one of my favorite movies, The Breakfast Club. I haven't read nor watched Pretty Little Liars but now I know I want to.The story begins when five kids are sent to detention but only four leave the room alive. There's Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, Cooper, and Simon.Bronwyn is the good student. Her destiny is Yale. She's an overachiever.Addy is the homecoming princess who's dating the perfect guy.Cooper is the star athlete. The one being scouted by the major leagues.Nate, the drug dealer who's on probation already.Last, there's Simon who's a threat to everyone because he's the mastermind behind the gossip app who has destroyed several lives at Bayview High.When Simon dies, the rest of the kids are the main suspects.Is one of them lying? Did they plan it together? Or is it one of them the culprit? Worse, is someone else framing them?These are all valid questions which Karen M. McManus does a beautiful job at disentangling them.I was hooked from the first chapter. Surprisingly, I ended up liking all the suspects but my favorite one was....you know it...bad boy Nate.Nate has been given a bad deal. He comes from a broken home with an alcoholic father and a no-present mother. He has raised himself and he made the wrong decisions to pay the bills. He's in trouble with the law already. His future as a suspect looks grim.Bronwyn was my second favorite. She's smart and protective of her younger sister. Her character grows as I was turning the pages. Her loyalty and dedication towards another character won me over.Addy's life crumbles in front of her eyes when Simon's death affects her perfect relationship. She looks for solace in her family, specifically her older sister who supports her no questions asked. I was glad she had her. Addy's was the character that grew the most and who developed a backbone when she needed it the most.I was not sure what to think about Cooper at first. I thought he was shallow but I soon realized he was the one under the most pressure. He was hiding things that if known, could affect the rest of his life. Even when his future is threatened, he has time to do small things in support of the other suspects.One of Us Is Lying played in my head just like a movie. It had the perfect combination of suspense, intrigue and captivating characters. The plot, as well as the dialogue, was well developed and entertaining.I won't hesitate to read another book by Karen M. McManus.“Unless one of us is lying. Which is always a possibility.”Cliffhanger: No

Reviewer: reanna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Such a good book!! Absolutely loved it, kept me hooked all the way through, finished it within a couple days!! Ordered the next two - can’t wait to get them 🙂

Reviewer: roteHex
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ich hatte mir das Buch schon in Deutsch gekauft und meine Tochter animiert, dies zu lesen ....Mir hat es sehr gut gefallen. Meiner Tochter eigentlich auch.Jetzt wurde das Buch für den Englisch Unterricht ausgewählt ... auch sehr gut zu lesen ....Die Klasse fand das Buch echt gut

Reviewer: Marie N.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ma fille 15 ans a adoré et a commandé le suivant, c’est le premier livre qu’elle lit très facilement en anglais, avec facilité et plaisir de la lecture comme un livre lu en français.

Reviewer: shreeja samadder
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book was chosen as our book club's BOTM for July.Its been a long time since I’ve read a murder mystery/thriller book and this one was really good.So, this is how it goes; five students walk into a detention room and only four come out.Student no 1. Nate Macauley; he is a criminal drug dealer. At the moment he is on probation for drug dealing.Student no 2. Bronwyn Rojas; she is a Yale aspirant, a mathlete. So far she has never broken a single rule, that we know ofStudent no 3. Adelaide (Addy) Prentiss; the Miss popular, Prom Queen. Almost every girl in the school wants to be her.Student no 4. Cooper Clay; the jock with a promising future in baseball. He is already being scouted for top college teams.AndStudent no 5. Simon Kelleher; he is the owner and creator of a gossip app called About That. He is a person you do not want to mess with, because he collects secrets, knows all the secrets about every single student in Bayview High school and then he posts them on his app for everyone to see, but guess what, he doesn't walk out of the room.Simon's death puts the spotlight on Addy, Bronwyn, Copper and Nate- The Bayview Four. The police investigate each and every one of them. They all doubt each other. Throughout the course of the book they go from- "one of us is lying" to "we were all framed".Simon’s app had disrupted many lives in the Bayview High school. Out of the Four only Nate had been featured on the app before. However, the other three were next in line. Simon’s death had kind of delayed those secrets from coming out, at the end of the day they did come out and a lot of things rapidly changed after that.I did not expect this book to be this good. The shocks and twists were astounding. I just couldn't put this book down, it was so addictive and I have no nails to bite anymore. The pace of the book was fast yet it was so smooth, it just glided over. It was so easy to read and get lost in it. The mystery of the murder was definitely intriguing. It was complex, the intricate details spread out perfectly through the book; they definitely packed a good punch.I don’t think I can choose between the four. All of their characters are so beautifully written. Addy had the best character development in the book and I love her more than ever. Nate and Bronwyn growing and bonding together was something unexpected and sweet. Cooper, he’s so strong and brave; he has my heart. The friendship and acceptance that formed between the four was something worth reading about.Oh and Simon, how could I forget. Even though he was only there for a few pages; the ruckus he created was mind blowing. The ending, my god, wow. That was something.

Reviewer: Ann-Mari Hansson
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I love it it’s a book but it had weird stains all over it even on some pages like it had been wet