Kyle already cornered the market on all of her Birkins and mother’s jewelry being stolen a couple of years ago. The book goes between present day and a few weeks pervious and it is one of the main characters explaining to a detective basically how someone got murdered, except we don't for sure know who got murdered, why the got murdered or who did it. Real Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies…If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.” San Francisco Book Review

Simon is a gossipmonger, and openly runs a blog called About That which frequently disseminates closely guarded secrets about his fellow students. In the flagrantly Breakfast Club-inspired setup, Simon, along with four other students, is given detention. But Simon never leaves. Since everyone present had a reason to kill him, any one of them could have done it, and all of them are lying about one thing or another. One of Us is Dead was the type of book I walked around reading. It was so addictive I simply didn’t want to put it down. Like a grown up, cattier version of Pretty Little Liars and Big Little Lies, everyone had their fair share of secrets and lies. I loved the way the story alternated between the events of the past and the present day, with a police interview. Who ended up dead was a secret for almost the entire book and it built such fantastic suspense.

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I am a huge fan of rich-person drama, so I was sold right from the description. Centered around the gossip of a hair salon? What a great setting. Save your “you’re disgusting” or “OMG way to blame a victim!” comments. I know I’m a piece of shit, but I still have a whiff of residual stank in my nostrils from your library for categorizing this as a thriller instead of The Real Housewives of Unbelievable Characters written in the full stop rhythm of a telegram Rose’s writing is pitch perfect when it comes to both keeping readers gripped and making them want to tear Olivia’s (beautifully done) hair out. If you enjoyed Clueless and other mean girls movies and books, this is for you.” First Clue In love with books? Try audio books or writing classes for free for 30 days.✨ Book Club Questions for One of Us Is Dead

I love the author’s writing and her style. Her lead ups are always on point. The books I’ve read by this author I have loved, so, I’m still super excited to read more of her future work! At Bayview High, five students–Simon, Addy, Cooper, Bronwyn, and Nate–are given detention. Simon, known for starting an online gossip group with his friend Janae to snitch on his classmates, suffers a sudden and fatal allergic reaction. Each of the four students had a motive to kill Simon, and after it is determined his death was not an accident, an investigation is started.

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The most binge-worthy thriller of the year…Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed!" — May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

You’ve never met the other wives. None of you know each other, and because of this unconventional arrangement, you can see your husband only one day a week. But you love him so much you don’t care. Or at least that’s what you’ve told yourself. McManus, Karen M. (October 14, 2021). " One Of Us Is Lying Author Karen M. McManus on Seeing Her Story Onscreen". TV Insider (Interview). Interviewed by Emily Aslanian. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022 . Retrieved February 4, 2023. Olivia has been dying to be the queen bee-yotch for years, and finally gets her chance now that Shannon isn’t married to a powerful man. Olivia will do anything to be on top, and doesn’t care who gets hurt along the way. Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate.Andreeva, Nellie (September 13, 2017). "E! Developing One of Us Is Lying Mystery Novel as TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023 . Retrieved February 1, 2023. Murder Club are revealed to be Vanessa's kidnappers, doing so to figure out why TJ was arrested and prevent Simon Says from reaching her. They confess to killing Jake, and she agrees to help them. Maeve and Kris later arrive after she traces Janae's text messages. Vanessa reveals that Jake was in rehab; Murder Club deduces that it was an emotional wellness rehab called Wild Awakenings. After the talk show's host hands over the license plate, Jake's body is found. Vanessa meets with Wheeler and asks her to look into the rehab. Bronwyn, Maeve, and Janae go to Wild Awakenings, where they find Fiona went to rehab with Jake. Fiona discovers Murder Club are soon going to realize she is Simon Says. She then asks Nate for help with a delivery Jeneva weaves a dark, rivetingthriller that will keep you engaged in the rich cast of characters, and a perfect surpriseending!” Lisa Renee Jones, New York Times bestselling author Evil incarnate and a brutal double murder shifted Alex’s focus from wants to needs. He needed to keep his family safe. He needed to find her. He needed to know what happened at the lake.