Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, this is the perfect high-school whodunit.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER.
Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, this is the perfect high school thriller.
Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.
Sports star Cooper only knows what he’s doing in the baseball diamond.
Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.
Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.
And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won’t ever talk about any of them again.
He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it’s no accident. All of them are suspects.
Everyone has secrets, right?
What really matters is how far you’ll go to protect them.
Dive into the gripping world of Bayview High with Karen M. McManus's "One Of Us Is Lying," the international bestseller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. This addictive young adult thriller, perfect for fans of "Gossip Girl" and "Pretty Little Liars," throws five high school students into detention, but only four walk out alive. Bronwyn, the Yale-bound brain, Cooper, the star athlete, Nate, the brooding bad boy, Addy, the picture-perfect prom queen, and Simon, the outcast creator of Bayview High's notorious gossip app, seem to have nothing in common. But when Simon mysteriously dies just hours before he's set to expose their deepest, darkest secrets online, they become prime suspects in a murder investigation. Each of the survivors is harboring a secret they're desperate to protect. Bronwyn, known for her impeccable rule-following, may be hiding a shocking truth that could shatter her Ivy League dreams. Cooper's athletic prowess masks a personal struggle that threatens to derail his future. Nate, already on the fringes of society, faces a life of crime if his secrets are revealed. And Addy's seemingly perfect facade crumbles under the pressure of hidden insecurities and a desperate need for validation. As the investigation intensifies, the four students find themselves thrust together, bound by suspicion and a shared desire to clear their names. But with everyone having a motive and secrets galore, can they trust each other? Are they being framed, or is one of them truly guilty? Karen M. McManus masterfully weaves a complex web of intrigue, suspicion, and betrayal, exploring themes of identity, reputation, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. This compelling whodunit will keep you on the edge of your seat, forcing you to question everything you think you know. "One Of Us Is Lying" is more than just a thriller; it's a captivating exploration of the pressures and anxieties of high school life, amplified by the constant threat of social media exposure. The characters are relatable and flawed, making their struggles all the more compelling. Prepare to be hooked from the first page as you unravel the mysteries of Bayview High and discover that everyone has something to hide. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good suspenseful page-turner and enjoys trying to solve the puzzle alongside the characters. Get ready to become obsessed!