One of Us Is Lying
One of Us Is Lying is a YA mystery novel written by Karden M. McManus. It’s set at Bayview Highschool, and it follows the investigation of the death of Simon, a student at Bayview. It’s a typical Monday afternoon, and five students walk into detention, but only four students walk out. Simon’s death is initially considered an accident, until investigators realize that it isn’t. An online post is discovered that claims the death was planned and that the killer watched him die. Who did it? Each of the four students fall into their own stereotypical categories. Bronwyn is a straight-A student that has never broken a rule. Addy is a picture-perfect homecoming princess, known for her good looks. Nate is a criminal on probation for drug dealing, and Cooper is an all-star athlete. Simon was a bit of an outcast, but was well-known for creating a gossip app called “About That,” where students' personal lives are posted on there for the entire student body to read and gossip about. It amplif...
