Books One of Us Is Back Book by Karen M. McManus

One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus is the third and final book in the One of Us Is Lying series. Nearly two years after Simon’s death, the story returns to Bayview with the original Bayview Crew—Bronwyn, Cooper, Addy, Nate, Maeve, Phoebe, Knox, Luis, and Kris—who are back home for the summer, trying to move on from past events. However, their lives take a dark turn when a mysterious billboard appears proclaiming, "Time for a new game, Bayview," signaling the start of a dangerous new challenge.

The situation escalates when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, revealing this game is not a joke and there may be no rules to follow. Everyone finds themselves a target as secrets from the Bayview Four’s past resurface, putting them all in deadly jeopardy. The novel weaves together suspense, mystery, and past flashbacks—including perspectives from Simon himself—to bring the trilogy to a gripping conclusion.

Themes of hidden truths, trust, and the consequences of long-buried secrets permeate the novel, reinforcing the idea that in Bayview, no secret stays hidden forever.

One of Us Is Back is praised for its twisty plot and character development, offering fans a compelling and satisfying finale to the acclaimed thriller series12367.

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