Karen M. McManus


Karen M. McManus is an American author of young adult fiction. She is most known for her first novel, One of Us Is Lying, which spent more than five years on The New York Times Best Seller list, as well as its sequels One of Us Is Next and One of Us Is Back, and the stand-alone novel Two Can Keep a Secret.
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Early life and education

McManus discovered an interest for writing when she was eight years old and was assigned to write a story in school. She attended the College of the Holy Cross, earning a bachelor’s degree in English literature, then attended Northeastern University, where she received a Master of Arts in journalism.

''One of Us is Lying'' trilogy (2017–2023)

The One of Us is Lying series consists of three novels: One of Us is Lying, One of Us Is Next, and One of Us Is Back.
One of Us Is Lying was optioned as a pilot by NBC, and the television adaption premiered on Peacock in October 2021.

Standalone novels

''Two Can Keep a Secret'' (2019)

Two Can Keep a Secret was McManus’ first standalone novel outside of the One of Us Is Lying trilogy. Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review and named it one of the best books of 2019.

''The Cousins'' (2020)

The Cousins, McManus's second standalone novel and fourth novel overall, was a #1 New York Times bestseller and an Edgar Award nominee.
Other standalone novels include You'll Be the Death of Me, Nothing More to Tell, and Such Charming Liars

Personal life

McManus lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
She rereads The Secret History by Donna Tartt every year.

Works

''One of Us Is Lying'' trilogy

  1. One of Us Is Lying 
  2. One of Us Is Next
  3. ''One of Us Is Back''

Standalone novels

Two Can Keep a Secret The Cousins You'll Be the Death of Me Nothing More To Tell Such Charming Liars
  • ''Marple: Twelve New Stories''