One of Us Is Lying

Karen M. McManus's debut novel, One of Us Is Lying, is a gripping young adult mystery that blends the social dynamics of 'The Breakfast Club' with the suspense of 'Pretty Little Liars.' The story centers on five high school students in detention, one of whom, Simon, the creator of a notorious gossip app, dies under suspicious circumstances. The remaining four, each with a secret Simon was about to expose, become the prime suspects. The book explores themes of identity, peer pressure, loyalty, and justice as the 'Bayview Four' navigate public scrutiny, police investigation, and their own evolving relationships. It's a fast-paced, character-driven thriller suitable for ages 12-18, offering rich discussion points on ethics, truth, and the consequences of secrets.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH “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!