Questions About One of Us Is Lying (One of Us is Lying, #1)

by Karen M. McManus (Goodreads Author)

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Is this kind of like a retelling of The Breakfast Club? There's a brain, a jock, a princess, and a criminal... Plus a gossip.

Karen McManus Hi Hannah, yes, that was the original inspiration -- The Breakfast Club with a criminal twist. I've always been interested in the concept of different…moreHi Hannah, yes, that was the original inspiration -- The Breakfast Club with a criminal twist. I've always been interested in the concept of different types of people being brought together and having to interact with one another, and thought that adding a mystery would raise the stakes in an interesting way.(less)

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This is not so much a question but some observations. I finished your debut novel this morning and submitted my review straight away. I loved the ingenious working of the story, the character development and the stunning plot twists. Congratulations on such an intriguing story so beautifully told. I await your second novel with interest. Do you have anything on the cards?

Karen McManus Hi Joan, thanks so much for reading and for your question! I'm currently working on a second book for Delacorte, due to be published in 2018. It's als…moreHi Joan, thanks so much for reading and for your question! I'm currently working on a second book for Delacorte, due to be published in 2018. It's also a standalone YA in the suspense/thriller vein. (less)

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Do you know any books similar to one of us is lying? I really loved this book but cant find anything like it

Noodles Two can keep a secret, A good girl's guide to murder, One of us is next…moreTwo can keep a secret, A good girl's guide to murder, One of us is next(less)

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is this book lgbt???

Sarah Yes. I can't really give too much info without spoilers. …moreYes. I can't really give too much info without spoilers. (less)

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I really want to read this but my friend spoiled it for me and told me who killed him. Is it still worth reading???

books you should defo still read the books! main reason is because u still may enjoy it, but there is also two other books in this bayview series! this book…moreyou should defo still read the books! main reason is because u still may enjoy it, but there is also two other books in this bayview series! this book is my least favourite in the series i will say, but the other books are a lot better and in order to read them, u should read this book :)(less)

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