One Of Us Is Lying, One Of Us Is Next, The Cousins 4 Books Collection Box Set by Karen McManus - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
One Of Us Is Lying
One Of Us Is Next
Two Can Keep a Secret
The Cousins
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
Immerse yourself in four pulse-quickening Karen McManus thrillers with this comprehensive paperback box set. Each title delivers a distinctive slice of teen suspense, united by McManus’s deft plotting, sympathy for flawed but compelling characters, and twists that land like a well-aimed punch. In One Of Us Is Lying, a detention room turns deadly and four classmates must confront the secrets that could ruin them all. One Of Us Is Next follows a dangerous truth-dare game that unravels friendships and reputations in Bayview High. Two Can Keep a Secret spirals into Echo Ridge’s chilling past, while The Cousins scales the stakes of family wealth, power, and long-buried secrets on an East Coast island. This set is a must-have for fans of modern YA mystery and anyone who loves a smart, page-turning thriller that really makes you think. The paperback format makes it easy to carry, share, and reread these twisty journeys.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This four-book collection offers a complete arc of McManus’s most acclaimed YA mysteries, each rooted in high school life, friendship, and the pressure to protect a fragile reputation. The Bayview High thrillers share a through-line of unreliable narrators, sharp dialogue, and moral ambiguity, while The Cousins expands McManus’s universe with family accountability, wealth, and island secrets. Together, the titles form a binge-worthy reading experience: you can hop from a neon-lit detention room to a sunlit island estate and back again, all without losing the thread of suspense. The set is ideal for readers who crave clever puzzles, character-driven drama, and endings that linger in the mind long after the last page. It also makes a thoughtful gift for book clubs and mystery-loving teens and adults alike, offering multiple story angles to discuss and compare.
Books Included in This Collection:
One Of Us Is Lying
Five students walk into detention at Bayview High; four of them walk out alive. Bronwyn, Yale-bound and studious, hides a tempting secret; Cooper, a baseball star, reveals more beneath his confident facade; Nate, the rebel with a sharp mind, has more to lose than people guess; Addy, popular and guarded, fears how her choices will define her. Simon’s murder becomes the catalyst that exposes hidden truths, shifting alliances and daring readers to question who really deserves to be trusted. McManus delivers a high-stakes, multi-perspective noir with suspense that sparks reader debate long after the finale.
One Of Us Is Next
A year after Bayview High’s first deadly game, truth and dare collide once more in a sinister reimagining. A new set of secrets surfaces as a modern-day game targets the students’ reputations, memories, and friendships. The stakes are personal, the pace relentless, and the twists come fast enough to keep you turning pages well into the night. This sequel sustains the tension of the original while sharpening the emotional consequences of every confession and every lie.
Two Can Keep a Secret
Ellery moves to Echo Ridge, a town with a chilling past: a missing aunt, a vanished Homecoming Queen, and a town that remembers—whether it wants to or not. As Ellery investigates, the past and present collide, revealing how far people will go to protect a secret and how dangerous the truth can be. Rich with atmosphere and a pacing that never flags, this standalone thriller expands McManus’s repertoire while offering a fresh, gripping mystery experience.
The Cousins
The Storys are the envy of their East Coast island neighbors: wealth, beauty, and a family empire built on land and prestige. When a rift appears and a mother’s abrupt parting line leaves four siblings to navigate, long-buried resentments surface along with dangerous truths. This family thriller blends social dynamics with suspense, delivering a taut, character-driven mystery about loyalty, legacy, and the cost of keeping secrets in a world of privilege.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Young adults and adults who love twisty, character-driven mysteries will find this collection irresistible. It’s ideal for fans of contemporary YA crime fiction, school-based thrillers, and books that spark lively discussions in book clubs. Gift buyers will appreciate the complete, cohesive reading journey and the uniform paperback format, which makes for a visually striking display on shelves or a stylish gift for graduate-to-readers, mystery enthusiasts, or readers looking for binge-worthy reads with rich character development.
Key Benefits:
- Four bestselling, page-turning mysteries in one premium set
- Consistent, accessible paperback format ideal for gifting and travel
- Interconnected themes of truth, secrets, and ethical ambiguity
- Vivid, multi-POV storytelling that builds suspense and empathy
- Perfect for BookTok fans and classroom/home reading discussions
- Great for binge-reading marathons and collector-worthy shelf display
- Introduces readers to Karen McManus’s acclaimed body of work
About the Author:
Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling thriller author. Her One Of Us Is Lying series—begun with the debut novel of the same name—has captivated readers worldwide and even inspired a television adaptation. McManus’s books are known for fast-paced plots, sharp dialogue, and richly drawn teen characters who navigate danger, secrets, and moral choices. In addition to the series, she has penned standalone novels such as Two Can Keep a Secret and The Cousins, cementing her place as a leading voice in contemporary YA suspense. Her work continues to resonate with a global audience that craves smart, twist-filled storytelling with emotional depth.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the Karen McManus Collection gives you the complete Bayview High mystery experience alongside a standalone family thriller that broadens the author’s range. Each title stands on its own, yet together they offer a cohesive, immersive journey through lies, loyalties, and the unsettling truths that lie beneath ordinary lives. It’s a premium, giftable collection for readers who love clever plotting, strong character voices, and endings that linger—perfect for stacking on a shelf, sharing with friends, or diving into one after another for nonstop suspense.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.