| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | One of Us Is Lying |
| Author | Karen M. McManus |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press (U.S.) / Penguin Books (U.K.) |
| Publication Date | May 30, 2017 (U.S.) / June 1, 2017 (U.K.) |
| ISBN-10 | 1524714682 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1524714680 |
| Language | English |
| Binding | Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook |
| Pages | 368 (hardcover) / 416 (paperback) |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.29 x 8.5 inches (hardcover) |
| Reading Age | 14+ years |
| Grade Level | 9–12 |
| Lexile Measure | HL730L |
| Genre | Young Adult / Mystery / Thriller |
| Synopsis | Five students enter detention; only four come out alive. Simon, the creator of Bayview High's gossip app, dies during detention, and the remaining four students become suspects. Each has secrets, and the investigation reveals more than they anticipated. (Shakespeare and Company) |
Description
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a gripping young adult thriller that follows the lives of five high school students who walk into detention, but only four walk out alive. The story is told from the perspectives of the remaining students, each of whom has a secret. As the mystery unravels, they must uncover the truth behind the death of their classmate, Simon, who was known for spreading gossip about others. With twists, turns, and hidden motives, the book keeps readers guessing about who is guilty and what really happened in that detention room.
