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Karen M. McManus Biography

Early Life and Education

• Karen M. McManus is an accomplished American author renowned for her contributions to young adult fiction.
• She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross.
• Furthering her education, McManus attended Northeastern University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Journalism.
• Resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Literary Career

• McManus gained widespread recognition with her debut novel, One of Us Is Lying, a fixture on the New York Times bestseller list for over five years.
• The novel received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, affirming its literary excellence.
• The television adaptation of One of Us Is Lying premiered on Peacock in October 2021 after being optioned as a pilot by NBC.
• The sequel, One of Us Is Next, also earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
• For her standalone novel, Two Can Keep a Secret, Kirkus Reviews granted a starred review and named it one of the best books of 2019.
• Contributed to the continuation collection authorised for Miss Marple in 2022 titled Marple: Twelve New Stories.

Works

One of Us Is Lying Trilogy

• One of Us Is Lying (Delacorte Press, 2017)
• One of Us Is Next (Delacorte Press, 2020)
• One of Us Is Back (Delacorte Press, 23 July 2023)

Standalone Novels

• Two Can Keep a Secret (Delacorte Press, 2019)
• The Cousins (Delacorte Press, 2020)
• You’ll Be the Death of Me (November 2021)
• Nothing More To Tell (Random House, 30 August 2022)

Karen M. McManus continues to captivate readers with her compelling storytelling and has solidified her position as a prominent figure in the realm of young adult fiction.