The book "One of Us Is Next" is a breath of fresh air in the detective genre (video)
09/05/2024
Karen McManus’ bestseller "One of Us Is Next" is a gripping read, filled with unexpected twists and turns that lead to a shocking revelation. According to "The Bookseller", McManus is a true master of plot and intrigue.
Welcome back to Bayview, where new and frightening events unfold
at the high school. This book, targeted at young readers, has become a global
bestseller.
Critics praise it for breathing new life into the detective
genre. The engaging and dynamic plot encourages readers to form hypotheses and
solve puzzles. The story begins in the first part of the trilogy, where five
students are punished and find themselves in a locked room.
One of the students was killed, while the others lied. "One
of Us Is Lying" is McManus’ debut novel and her most successful work. Its
success led to its translation into forty-two languages and the sale of over 6
million copies. Consequently, the author decided to continue the story with a
trilogy.
In the sequel, "One of Us Is Next", the secondary characters from the previous book take center stage. After the death of Simon, a real nightmare begins. Someone is forcing high school students to play an online game called "Truth or Dare". The next victim must make a deadly choice: reveal their darkest and most shameful secret to everyone or complete a dangerous task.
In the thriller "One of Us Is Next", the characters
must uncover the next victim. The shocking and suspenseful plot has also been
adapted into a highly-watched TV series.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • There's a new mystery to solve at Bayview High, and there's a whole new set of rules. The highly anticipated sequel to One of Us Is Lying!
Welcome back, Bayview! After the death of high school student Simon, a suburban town tries to return to normal life. But the nightmare suddenly returns with a new twist. Someone unknown draws high school students into an online game called Truth or Dare. Within hours, the next victim must answer what they choose. the truth, in which all high school students learn the player's darkest and most embarrassing secret, or the trial, in which the player must complete an extremely dangerous task? In the sequel to the thriller One of Us Lies, the characters must find out who among them is the next victim.
