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The international bestselling YA thriller by acclaimed author, Karen M. McManus - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES.Book One of the Bayview Trilogy.Five students walk into detention. Only four come out alive. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again.He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects.Everyone has secrets, right?What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them.'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT 'Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' -THE GUARDIAN'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN'Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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The international bestselling YA thriller by acclaimed author, Karen M. McManus - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES. Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime. Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life. And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again. He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects. Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them. 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT 'Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' -THE GUARDIAN 'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN 'Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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Book Two of the Bayview Trilogy. The sequel to the international bestseller One of Us is Lying.Welcome back to Bayview High . . .It's been a year since the events of One Of Us Is Lying. But nothing has settled for the residents of Bayview. Not now someone has started playing a sinister game of Truth or Dare.Choose truth? You must reveal your darkest secret.Choose dare? Well, that could be even more dangerous. Even deadly.When the game takes an even darker turn, suddenly no one at Bayview High knows who to trust.But they need to find out who is behind the game, before it's too late.Discover the thrilling end to the One Of Us Lying trilogy with One Of Us Is Back._____Praise for One of Us is Next: 'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER 'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIAN Praise for One of Us is Lying: 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN

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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES. This stunning collector's edition of the internationally bestselling YA smash hit, ONE OF US IS LYING, contains a thrilling BONUS chapter!Book One of the Bayview Trilogy.Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive.Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again.He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects.Everyone has secrets, right?What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them.'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT'Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' -THE GUARDIAN'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN'Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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The follow up YA thriller from the author of the international bestseller One of Us is Lying.A perfect town is hiding secrets. Secrets that somebody would kill to keep hidden. Ellery's never been to Echo Ridge, but she's heard all about it.It's where her aunt went missing at age sixteen, never to return. Where a Homecoming Queen's murder five years ago made national news.And now she has to live there with her estranged grandmother, after her mother lands in rehab. Malcolm grew up in the shadow of the Homecoming Queen's death.His older brother was the prime suspect and left Echo Ridge in disgrace.But now he's back- just as mysterious threats appear around town, hinting that a killer will strike again. Then another girl disappears.As Ellery and Malcolm race to unravel what happened, they realise every secret has layers in Echo Ridge. 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT

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Discover the first four titles of the international bestselling teenage crime series in this paperback box set.''It''s easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic'' - The ObserverSecrets. Lies. Murder. The Karen M. McManus boxset has it all:ONE OF US IS LYINGFive students go to detention. Only four leave alive.ONE OF US IS NEXTTruth or dare turns deadly. Who would you believe?TWO CAN KEEP A SECRETTwo dead homecoming queens. Who''s next?THE COUSINSSecrets. Lies. Inheritance. Family first always. Right?Praise for the One of Us Is Lying series:A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down - SunEasily the YA thriller of the year - Entertainment WeeklyTightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, b

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From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .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 that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth . . .'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic' - Observer

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From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final instalment in the acclaimed Bayview series.Ever since that day in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew.Now Nate is trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with Bronwyn, who is struggling to balance her new life at Yale with her memories of Bayview.Addy's about to leave Bayview behind and take a leap into the unknown and Phoebe's tired of keeping secrets. Everybody's ready to move on. Until a mysterious billboard arrives.Time for a new game, Bayview. And when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly.Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end.Praise for One of Us is Next:'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIANPraise for One of Us is Lying:'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.One of Us Is Lying, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess. A murder.Everyone has secrets. How far would you go to protect yours? Five students at Bayview High must stay late at school but only four of them leave alive. Bronwyn, Cooper, Nate and Addy all become suspects in a murder. Who do you believe?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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An explosive YA thriller from international bestselling author of One of Us is Lying.The Storys are the envy of their neighbours: owners of the largest property on their East Coast island, they are rich, beautiful, and close. Until it all falls apart. The four children are suddenly dropped by their mother with a single sentence:You know what you did.They never hear from her again.Years later, when 18-year-old cousins Aubrey, Milly and Jonah Story receive a mysterious invitation to spend the summer at their grandmother's resort, they have no choice but to follow their curiosity and meet the woman who's been such an enigma their entire lives.This entire family is built on secrets, right? It's the Story legacy.This summer, the teenagers are determined to discover the truth at the heart of their family. But some secrets are better left alone."A twisty, enthralling thriller" -The Daily Mail

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''The queen of mystery is back with another chilling standalone'' - Cosmopolitan''An exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat'' - Guardian on One of Us Is Lying''I could not put this book down'' - The Sun on One of Us Is Lying''Easily the YA thriller of the year'' - Entertainment Weekly on One of Us Is Lying''Utterly irresistible'' - Heat on One of Us Is Lying The brand-new mystery thriller from the author of the One of Us Is Lying series, Karen M. McManus. For all of Kat's life, it's been her and her mother, Jamie - except for 12 years ago, when Jamie was married for two days and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. But all that ended in a swift divorce.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job, at a billionaire''s 80th birthday party. Neither Kat nor her mother know about two surprise guests: Liam and his father, a serial scammer

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''The queen of mystery is back with another chilling standalone'' - Cosmopolitan''An exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat'' - Guardian on One of Us Is Lying''I could not put this book down'' - The Sun on One of Us Is Lying''Easily the YA thriller of the year'' - Entertainment Weekly on One of Us Is Lying''Utterly irresistible'' - Heat on One of Us Is Lying The brand-new mystery thriller from the author of the One of Us Is Lying series, Karen M. McManus. For all of Kat's life, it's been her and her mother, Jamie - except for 12 years ago, when Jamie was married for two days and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. But all that ended in a swift divorce.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job, at a billionaire''s 80th birthday party. Neither Kat nor her mother know about two surprise guests: Liam and his father, a serial scammer

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From international bestseller, Karen McManus, comes the explosive third and final thrilling instalment in the acclaimed One of Us... series.Life hasn''t been easy for the Bayview Crew. First they had to prove they weren''t killers. Then a new generation had to outwit a vengeful copycat. Now, it''s beginning again.At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the crew disappears, it''s clear this ''game'' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.Everyone''s a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly.Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end.Praise for One of Us is Next:''Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it''s easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.'

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From the international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand-new addictive thriller. Ivy, Mateo and Cal used to be close - best friends back in middle school.Now all they have in common is a bad day. So for old time's sake they skip school together - one last time.But when the trio spot Brian 'Boney' Mahoney ditching class too, they follow him - right into a murder scene.They all have a connection to the victim. And they're ALL hiding something.When their day of freedom turns deadly, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out . . .It's Ferris Bueller's Day Off with murder, perfect for fans of One Of Us Is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. This explosive new thriller is impossible to put down.

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From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final instalment in the acclaimed Bayview series.Ever since that day in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew.Now Nate is trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with Bronwyn, who is struggling to balance her new life at Yale with her memories of Bayview.Addy's about to leave Bayview behind and take a leap into the unknown and Phoebe's tired of keeping secrets. Everybody's ready to move on. Until a mysterious billboard arrives.Time for a new game, Bayview. And when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules.Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly.Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end.Praise for One of Us is Next:'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIANPraise for One of Us is Lying:'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN

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From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .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 that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth . . .'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic' - Observer

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