One of Us Is Next - Karen M. McManus.

Secrets spread through Bayview again in One of Us Is Next, as a digital game leads students towards increasingly troubling consequences. Karen M. McManus returns to the world of One of Us Is Lying with a teen mystery built around fragile relationships, suspicion and social pressure.

Why read One of Us Is Next? The novel turns messages and rumours into sources of suspense. Different characters hold different pieces of information, encouraging readers to compare clues and reconsider their assumptions. Story and central themes A new game confronts Bayview students with choices involving exposed secrets and dangerous challenges. Its consequences test friendships and loyalties. Privacy, bullying, revenge and responsibility for digital harm shape the mystery. What is the recommended reading order? Read One of Us Is Lying first to appreciate returning connections and avoid learning about earlier developments prematurely. This sequel suits readers of teen mysteries involving serious danger and death.