One of Us Is Next

Karen M. McManus returns to Bayview High in One of Us Is Next, the thrilling follow-up to her smash-hit debut One of Us Is Lying. It’s been a year since the dramatic events surrounding Simon Kelleher’s gossip app, and a fragile sense of normalcy has settled over the school. That is, until an anonymous texter launches a sinister game of "Truth or Dare" targeted at the student body. The rules are brutal: accept the "Dare" within twenty-four hours and carry out a potentially dangerous prank, or decline and have your darkest secret exposed to the entire school via group message. At first, the game seems like a cruel prank, but when a student chooses Truth and their life is ruined, the stakes escalate dramatically. Soon, a Dare turns fatal, leaving the community reeling. A new trio—Maeve (Bronwyn’s younger sister), Phoebe, and Knox—find themselves drawn into a high-stakes investigation to uncover who inherited Simon's legacy before another student pays the ultimate price.

It delivers a fast-paced, cleverly plotted YA mystery packed with unpredictable twists, relatable character drama, and a gripping critique of modern digital privacy and peer pressure.

Ideal for fans of YA thrillers, readers of One of Us Is Lying, and anyone who loves high-stakes mystery stories involving secret games, cyberbullying, and clever teenage sleuths.