One of Us Is Back

One of Us Is Back delivers the explosive, deeply satisfying conclusion to Karen M. McManus's globally acclaimed One of Us Is Lying trilogy. Almost two years after Simon’s death in detention, the expanded "Bayview Crew" reunites home for the summer, eager to move past their collective trauma and look toward the future. However, peace in Bayview is short-lived. A electronic billboard in town is suddenly hacked with a chilling message: "Time for a new game, Bayview." Tensions reach a boiling point when Jake Riordan is unexpectedly released from juvenile detention on a legal technicality, and what initially seems like a sick prank turns deadly when one of the crew is kidnapped. Told through the alternating perspectives of Nate, Addy, and Phoebe, McManus masterfully weaves a high-octane mystery full of misdirection, high stakes, and shocking reveals, demonstrating that the past is never truly buried in Bayview.

It provides an action-packed, gripping finale that ties together long-running storylines, delivering sharp twists, emotional closure, and a satisfying showdown for fans of the trilogy.

Ideal for fans of YA mystery and crime thrillers, loyal readers of the One of Us Is Lying series, and anyone who enjoys multi-POV suspense novels with complex characters and high-stakes puzzles.