"It s even better than what came before: more exciting, with richer characters and a stronger final-act twist. . . . This is a murder-mystery, and a damn good one, the town of Echo Ridge steeped in an irresistible menace, the questions at the heart of the novel turning darker and deeper with each new revelation. That s what should rightly make this another smash best-seller." EW
You won't be able to put [it] down. Cosmopolitan.com
"A must-read YA thriller if you love Riverdale and Sharp Objects." Bustle
"The mystery unfurls at a deliciously escalating pace, filled with believable red herrings and shocking twists. Readers will furiously turn pages until the satisfying end....with well-earned thrills and spooky atmosphere worth sinking into." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"With complex characters and intricate plotting, McManus delivers a fast-paced, twisty whodunit." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Tightly knit and well-placed plot elements, along with the development of Ellery and Malcolm s relationship, keep pages turning until the revelation of the murderer s identity and motivations, as well as some other secrets that turn out satisfyingly well." Bulletin
"McManus follows up her smash hit debut, One of Us Is Lying, with another twisted mystery...[that will have readers] speeding their way to the end." Booklist
More Praise for Karen McManus's One of Us Is Lying:
A New York Public Library's Best Book for Teens SelectionA CBC Teen Choice Book Award Nominee A Bustle Best Young Adult Book of May 2017 A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year Nominee A YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Book Nominee A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
"You'll tear through this juicy, super-fun (if murder can ever be fun?) thriller." --Bustle
"Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting, single-sitting thrillerish treat." The Guardian
"Readers will have a hard time putting this clever page-turner down." BookPage.com
An addictive, devour-in-one-sitting thriller with so many twists and turns you'll be wondering until the very end: Who really killed Simon? Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters
"[As] McManus's intense mystery unfolds...each character becomes more complex and nuanced, adding richness and depth to the suspense." VOYA, Starred Review
"This fast-paced blend of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and classic John Hughes will leave readers racing to the finish as the try to unravel the mystery on their own." Kirkus Reviews
"One of Us Is Lying is flat-out addictive...[McManus] weaves an authentic, suspenseful mystery that readers can imagine taking place at their very own high school. RT Book Reviews
"A smart, twisted, and unpredictable YA mystery that will have readers guessing until the very end." SLJ
"An engaging, enticing look at the pressures of high school and the things that cause a person to lose control." Booklist
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 Peacock, 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 more than forty-two languages.