10 Best Books Like One of Us Is Lying
If you loved One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like One of Us Is Lying are:

When five high school students from different cliques walk into detention, only four walk out alive—and each survivor becomes a murder suspect when it's revealed the victim planned to expose their darkest secrets. As investigators close in, the four must uncover the real killer while grappling with the dangerous truths that connect them all. This addictive mystery blends the social dynamics of *The Breakfast Club* with the twisty suspense of *Pretty Little Liars*.
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The Inheritance Games
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This mystery shares a clever and suspenseful tone that will resonate with One of Us Is Lying fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like One of Us Is Lying
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Holly Jackson | 4.5 | 2019 | 399 | Closest match |
| We Were Liars | E. Lockhart | 4.2 | 2014 | 505 | Similar vibes |
| Truly Devious | Maureen Johnson | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Inheritance Games📚 Series starter | Jennifer Lynn Barnes | 4.5 | 2020 | 400 | Start a new series |
Authors Who Write Like Karen M. McManus
If you enjoy Karen M. McManus's writing style, explore these similar authors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to One of Us Is Lying?
The most similar books to One of Us Is Lying are A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, We Were Liars, Truly Devious.
What should I read after One of Us Is Lying?
After finishing One of Us Is Lying, readers most commonly pick up A Good Girl's Guide to Murder next.
Who writes books like Karen M. McManus?
Authors similar to Karen M. McManus include Ally Carter, E. Lockhart, Maureen Johnson.
What genre is One of Us Is Lying?
One of Us Is Lying is a Mystery novel by Karen M. McManus, published in 2017.
How long is One of Us Is Lying?
One of Us Is Lying varies in length depending on edition.
About One of Us Is Lying
FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, KAREN McMANUS“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (EW.com) in this “flat-out addictive” (RT Book Reviews) story of 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. And don’t miss the sequel, One of Us is Next!Praise for One of Us Is Lying An EW.com Best YA Book of the Year Selection A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year SelectionA Popcrush Best Young Adult Book of the Year SelectionA New York Public Library's Best Book for Teens SelectionA CBC Teen Choice Book Award NomineeA Bustle Best Young Adult Book of May 2017A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year NomineeA YALSA Best Fiction Book NomineeA YALSA Qui

