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One of Us Is Lying Series Boxed Set: One of Us Is Lying; One of Us Is Next; One of Us Is Back
A must-have for every library and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere, this boxed set includes all three books in the New York Times bestselling One of Us Is Lying One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, and One of Us Is Back .
"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." -- EW
Pay close attention and you might solve this.
One of Us Is Lying
Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose?
One of Us Is Next
A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, and in the year since then, no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare.
One of Us Is Back
It’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. But when someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself—and the consequences are deadly.
"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." -- EW
Pay close attention and you might solve this.
One of Us Is Lying
Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose?
One of Us Is Next
A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, and in the year since then, no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare.
One of Us Is Back
It’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. But when someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself—and the consequences are deadly.
- GenresMysteryYoung Adult
1168 pages, Hardcover
Published November 21, 2023
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489 people want to read
About the author
Karen M. McManus
31 books37.7k followersHi, and thanks for stopping by my Goodreads page! I don't visit this site often, so the best way to reach me is via my website at www.karenmcmanus.com or on Instagram, where I'm @writerkmc.
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Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her work includes the One of Us Is Lying series, which was turned into a television show, as well as the standalone novels Two Can Keep a Secret, The Cousins, You’ll Be the Death of Me, Nothing More to Tell, and Such Charming Liars. Karen’s critically acclaimed, award-winning books have been translated into forty-two languages. To learn more, visit www.karenmcmanus.com or @writerkmc on Instagram.
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Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her work includes the One of Us Is Lying series, which was turned into a television show, as well as the standalone novels Two Can Keep a Secret, The Cousins, You’ll Be the Death of Me, Nothing More to Tell, and Such Charming Liars. Karen’s critically acclaimed, award-winning books have been translated into forty-two languages. To learn more, visit www.karenmcmanus.com or @writerkmc on Instagram.
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December 24, 2024
4.3⭐
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this was such an amazing series! i don't think much can go wrong with a fast-paced high school murder mystery, or just anything written by karen m mcmanus!! i actually read this a while ago but forgot to write a review haha so i'm just going to write reviews for all of them here
the first book (one of us is lying) was AMAZING and was a really fun read to distract yourself/get something off your mind. i literally breezed through it but i was also really invested in the mystery (idk why i say this for all the mysteries i read lol). i loved the 4 povs and i'm so surprised none of them were boring and they all had exciting stories. i also loved all the little romances!
the second and third books of the series were also so good, but just weren't the most memorable. it also put me off how the second one was about a whole new group of people, not focusing on 'the Bayview four' like the previous group. but still, they were great reads.
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(book 2 - 4)
(book 3 - 4)
this was such an amazing series! i don't think much can go wrong with a fast-paced high school murder mystery, or just anything written by karen m mcmanus!! i actually read this a while ago but forgot to write a review haha so i'm just going to write reviews for all of them here
the first book (one of us is lying) was AMAZING and was a really fun read to distract yourself/get something off your mind. i literally breezed through it but i was also really invested in the mystery (idk why i say this for all the mysteries i read lol). i loved the 4 povs and i'm so surprised none of them were boring and they all had exciting stories. i also loved all the little romances!
the second and third books of the series were also so good, but just weren't the most memorable. it also put me off how the second one was about a whole new group of people, not focusing on 'the Bayview four' like the previous group. but still, they were great reads.
August 18, 2025
3,75⭐️
July 10, 2025
OK, THESE ARE THE BEST BOOKS EVER!
one of us is lying
this was the first thriller I’ve ever read. I don’t know how I found out about it but i did and I 10000% loved it. Nate is a sweetheart, Bronwyn is adorable, Addy is sweet and sour and Cooper is just amazing, I recommend this to anyone who loves a good murder mystery.
One of us is next/One of us is back
I definitely don’t like it as much as the first but the whole bayveiw “backstory” and what happened
After, it also gives us some more characters who are amazing and gives us more about bronwyn’s sister and her friends, or classmates more of.
one of us is lying
this was the first thriller I’ve ever read. I don’t know how I found out about it but i did and I 10000% loved it. Nate is a sweetheart, Bronwyn is adorable, Addy is sweet and sour and Cooper is just amazing, I recommend this to anyone who loves a good murder mystery.
One of us is next/One of us is back
I definitely don’t like it as much as the first but the whole bayveiw “backstory” and what happened
After, it also gives us some more characters who are amazing and gives us more about bronwyn’s sister and her friends, or classmates more of.
December 27, 2024
This series is a good read, one I found that was able to get me back into reading better as it kept you on your toes. Throughout the books the author leaves you constantly guessing what might occur and is not easily predictable. I would say that I did find the third book less intriguing, easier to predict, and I was starting to lose interest. It is a good mystery and an appropriate book for teen readers as well.
Dates read is a wide gap but this is because I did not read the books one after another.
Dates read is a wide gap but this is because I did not read the books one after another.
October 4, 2024
I LOVED this book. A friend recommended the series thinking I’d like it, I did. I’m not much of a reader but this series had me actually want to read! I struggled reading because all the books I found didn’t suit me, they were all too slow and boring, but this is fast-paced and there’s drama at every corner. So, if you’re looking for a book that won’t have you wait over 100 pages to get to something barely exciting, has drama and romance and mystery, choose this.
December 1, 2024
Best high school crime novel, and I enjoyed it very much. Have loved the author's books ever since reading "One of us is lying".
December 26, 2024
read every single book in this series, its so good
June 28, 2025
first one was the best. boring asf at parts
September 9, 2025
La serie completa
Mystery-Thriller Young Adult
Questa edizione draghetto è riuscitissima.
Oltre alla grafica 🔝e ai contenuti bonus, è maneggevole e non pesa un quintale!
Lo zaino del mare e la mia schiena ringraziano!
Avevo letto i primi due capitoli della serie qualche anno fa, ora posso chiudere il cerchio con “Uno di noi è tornato” e “La sera del dioloma”.
Sono anche curiosa di fare il quiz! 😬
Credo siano rimasti davvero in pochi a non aver letto anche solo il primo volume di questa serie dal successo planetario. Io avevo l’edizione col faccione di Simon (la vittima) in copertina.
Il fatto che venga indicato come young adult non deve ingannare gli amanti del genere.
Non snobbatelo, vi assicuro che la tensione è alta e la soluzione del mistero è davvero machiavellica.
Mystery-Thriller Young Adult
Questa edizione draghetto è riuscitissima.
Oltre alla grafica 🔝e ai contenuti bonus, è maneggevole e non pesa un quintale!
Lo zaino del mare e la mia schiena ringraziano!
Avevo letto i primi due capitoli della serie qualche anno fa, ora posso chiudere il cerchio con “Uno di noi è tornato” e “La sera del dioloma”.
Sono anche curiosa di fare il quiz! 😬
Credo siano rimasti davvero in pochi a non aver letto anche solo il primo volume di questa serie dal successo planetario. Io avevo l’edizione col faccione di Simon (la vittima) in copertina.
Il fatto che venga indicato come young adult non deve ingannare gli amanti del genere.
Non snobbatelo, vi assicuro che la tensione è alta e la soluzione del mistero è davvero machiavellica.
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