Five students walk into detention. Only four walk out alive. Karen M. McManus turns a high-school whodunit into a twisty page-turner where everyone has a secret and nobody is above suspicion.
Get the One of Us Is Lying Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat One of Us Is Lying is about
When five very different students land in detention together at Bayview High, it should be a forgettable afternoon. Instead, one of them never makes it out alive, and the other four instantly become suspects in a case that explodes across the school. There’s the brain, the beauty, the criminal, and the athlete, each carefully guarding a secret, and each with a reason to want what happened to stay buried.
Told from rotating points of view, the story follows the four under suspicion as the investigation tightens and their private lives are dragged into the open. As rumors spread and pressure mounts, the suspects find themselves pulled together and pushed apart, never sure who is telling the truth. It’s a fast, addictive mystery about reputation, secrets, and how well any of us really knows the people around us.
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Why One of Us Is Lying is great on audio
The multiple-narrator structure makes the One of Us Is Lying audiobook a natural fit for listening, since the shifting perspectives come through clearly as you move from one suspect to the next. The short, cliffhanger-driven chapters keep momentum high, making it easy to get pulled along on a commute or a long drive. The mystery’s steady reveal of new information rewards staying in the story for one more chapter.
Who should listen
This is a great pick for listeners who love twisty mysteries, high-school drama, and stories told from several points of view. Fans of suspenseful YA whodunits with plenty of secrets and suspects will feel right at home. If you prefer slower literary fiction or want to avoid the heightened drama of a teen-centered thriller, it may not be your match.
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How to listen to One of Us Is Lying
One of Us Is Lying is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the One of Us Is Lying Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
How can I listen to the One of Us Is Lying audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or you can simply buy the audiobook on Amazon if you’d rather own it outright.
Is One of Us Is Lying spoiler-free to start if I don’t know the plot?
Yes. It’s a mystery built around the death of one student and the four suspects connected to it, and going in knowing only the basic setup keeps the twists intact.
Is this book appropriate for younger readers?
It’s a Young Adult mystery aimed at teen and adult readers, dealing with mature themes like secrets, pressure, and a death. Younger middle-grade readers may find some content heavier than expected.
Do I need to read the sequels, and is this a standalone?
One of Us Is Lying tells a complete story and works well on its own. It later grew into a series, so you can continue if you enjoy it, but it stands fine as a single listen.