Karen M. McManus Książki

Wszyscy skrywają jakieś tajemnice, pytanie tylko, do czego są gotowi się posunąć, aby nie wyszły na jaw W poniedziałkowe popołudnie pięcioro uczniów liceum Bayview zostaje w klasie za karę po lekcjach. Bronwyn, prymuska, szykuje się do studiów w na Uniwersytecie Yale i nigdy nie łamie zasad. Addy, szkolna piękność, idealna królowa licealnego balu. Nate, „zły” chłopak, znajduje się pod nadzorem kuratorskim za handel prochami. Cooper, gwiazda szkolnej drużyny baseballowej.I wreszcie Simon, dziwak, twórca słynnej aplikacji plotkarskiej About That. Tyle że Simon nie wychodzi z klasy żywy. Wezwana na miejsce policja uznaje, że jego śmierć nie była przypadkowa, ponieważ następnego dnia planował opublikować w aplikacji jakieś kompromitujące informacje na temat całej czwórki, która razem z nim odbywała karę. Podejrzenie pada na Bronwyn, Addy, Coopera i Nate’a. Czy faktycznie zamordowali Simona, czy może zostali wrobieni przez prawdziwego sprawcę, który wciąż znajduje się na wolności? Wszyscy mają motyw. Wszyscy mają coś do ukrycia. Wszyscy mieli na pieńku z Simonem. I ktoś z nich kłamie. „Perfekcyjnie skonstruowana fabuła, karkołomne tempo i intrygujące postaci – thriller idealny!”. „Guardian” „Fantastycznie pomyślana intryga, pełna tajemniczych wskazówek i niezliczonych zwrotów akcji. Nie mogłem odłożyć tej książki przed skończeniem!”. „ Sun” „Z całą pewnością to thriller roku w kategorii Young Adult”. „Entertainment Weekly”

A must-have for every library and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere, this boxed set includes all three books in the New York Times bestselling One of Us Is Lying series: One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, and One of Us Is Back. "When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." --EW Pay close attention and you might solve this. One of Us Is Lying Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose? One of Us Is Next A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, and in the year since then, no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare. One of Us Is Back It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. But when someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself--and the consequences are deadly.

"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." (EW) A must-have for every library, this 2-book box set includes the New York Times bestseller, One of Us Is Lying and its sequel One of Us Is Next. Pay close attention and you might solve this. One of Us Is Lying Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose? One of Us Is Next A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, but in the year after no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare.

A boxset of four titles from the internationally bestselling author of ONE OF US IS LYING. Secrets. Lies. Murder. ONE OF US IS LYING: Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. ONE OF US IS NEXT: Truth or dare turns deadly. Who would you believe? TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET: Two dead homecoming queens. Who's next? THE COUSINS: Secrets. Lies. Inheritance. Family first always. Right?

Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery's never been there, but she's heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows. The town is picture-perfect, but it's hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone has declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing. Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she's in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous--and most people aren't good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it's safest to keep your secrets to yourself. 2 STARRED REVIEWS!

A member of the Bayview Crew disappears and everyone feels like they could be next, but the situation suddenly worsens when someone unexpectedly returns to Bayview.

Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favorite teacher-a story that made headlines after the teacher's body was found by three Saint Ambrose students in the woods behind their school. The case was never solved. Now that Brynn is moving home and starting her dream internship at a true-crime show, she's determined to find out what really happened. The kids who found Mr. Larkin are her way in, and her ex-best friend, Tripp Talbot, was one of them. Without his account of events, the other two kids might have gone down for Mr. Larkin's murder. They've never forgotten what Tripp did for them that day. Just like he hasn't forgotten that everything he told the police was a lie. Digging into the past is bound to shake up the present, and as Brynn begins to investigate what happened in the woods that day, she begins to uncover secrets that might change everything-about Saint Ambrose, about Mr. Larkin, and about her ex-best friend, Tripp Talbot. Four years ago someone got away with murder. The most terrifying part is that they never left

Introducing- ONE OF US IS NEXT. Welcome back to Bayview High . . . It is a year after the action of One of Us Is Lying, and someone has started playing a game of Truth or Dare. But this is no ordinary Truth or Dare. This game is lethal. Choosing the truth may reveal your darkest secrets, accepting the dare could be dangerous, even deadly. The teenagers of Bayview must work together once again to find the culprit, before it's too late . . .

This collection showcases the iconic detective Jane Marple, reimagined by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors. Each short story offers a fresh perspective on Marple's investigative prowess, blending classic elements of mystery with contemporary storytelling. Readers can expect intriguing plots and diverse styles, celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved character while introducing new twists and narratives that honor her legacy.

Ivy, Mateo, and Cal used to be close. Now all they have in common is Carlton High and the beginning of a very bad day. Type A Ivy lost a student council election to the class clown, and now she has to face the school, humiliated. Heartthrob Mateo is burned out-he's been working two jobs since his family's business failed. And outsider Cal just got stood up . . . again. So when Cal pulls into campus late for class and runs into Ivy and Mateo, it seems like the perfect opportunity to turn a bad day around. They'll ditch and go into the city. Just the three of them, like old times. Except they've barely left the parking lot before they run out of things to say . . . . . . until they spot another Carlton High student skipping school-and follow him to the scene of his own murder. In one chance move, their day turns from dull to deadly. And it's about to get worse. It turns out Ivy, Mateo, and Cal still have some things in common. They all have a connection to the dead kid. And they're all hiding something. Now they're all wondering-could it be that their chance reconnection wasn't by chance after all?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You'll never feel the same about family again. Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised . . . and curious. Their parents are all clear on one point—not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious—and dark—their family's past is. The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over—and this summer, the cousins will learn everything.

The book offers a compelling exploration of contemporary issues through the lens of personal stories, cultural commentary, and insightful analysis. It delves into the complexities of modern life, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of diverse characters. With a focus on social dynamics, it challenges readers to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them. The narrative is rich with vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, making it a profound read for those interested in the intersection of personal and societal narratives.

TRUE CRIME CAN LEAVE A FALSE TRAIL... Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she's sure that the three kids who found Mr Larkin's body know more than they're telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He's definitely hiding something. When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened in the woods. But the further she dives into the case, the more secrets she finds. Four years ago, someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth.

MOŽEŠ LI OTKRITI UBOJICU? U ponedjeljak je pet učenika poslano na produžnu poslije nastave. BRONWYN je pametna, nikad ne krši pravila i trebala bi se upisati na Yale. ADDY je ljepotica, slika je i prilika princeze i savršena djevojka svog dečka. NATE je kriminalac, na uvjetnoj je kazni zbog dilanja, vrlo je šarmantan i djevojke ga vole. COOPER je sportaš, najbolji je igrač bejzbola koji postiže nove rekorde. SIMON je odmetnik, tvorac je bloga na kojem se otkrivaju tajne i tračevi. Ali Simon neće izaći živ iz te učionice. Policijski istražitelji tvrde da njegova smrt nije nesretan slučaj. Osobito stoga što su otkrili da je Simon planirao objaviti sočne tajne baš o tih četvero učenika, pa se sumnja da su oni ubojice. Ili su savršene žrtve za ubojicu koji je još uvijek na slobodi? Svatko ima tajnu. Pitanje je samo koliko je daleko netko spreman ići da bi je sačuvao.

Její poslední loupež se změní ve vyšetřování vraždy… a věřit může jen klukovi, kterého nemůže vystát. Napínavý YA thriller od bestsellerové autorky Karen M. McManusové. Kat s mámou jsou profesionální zlodějky, které se snaží napravit. Mají před sebou už jen jednu poslední loupež. Ta se má odehrát během narozeninové oslavy milionáře Rosse Sutherlanda. Když se však nečekaně objeví Katin nevlastní otec, známý podvodník, se synem Liamem, a oslavenec náhle zemře, Kat rychle dojde, že v sázce jsou nyní i jejich životy… Doporučený věk 13+