I have a school project for your book, can I ask you some questions?
I’m so happy you’re reading my book for school, but I can’t participate in school projects. Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about my work below. You can also visit my news page for interviews with me and articles about my work.
You are reading: One of us is lying books in order
If you need to send me a letter for a school assignment, you can send it to:
karen m. mcmanus
press c/o delacorte
broadway 1745
new york, ny 10019
How can I contact you for business inquiries?
contact the following:
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book rights: rosemary stimola at stimola literary studio
film rights: jason dravis at the dravis agency
advertising: kathleen dunn at kdunn(at)penguinrandomhouse.com
I am not currently scheduling any school or library visits, and I am closed to advertisements.
what books have you written?
series the one of us lies:
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one of us lies (2017)
one of us is next (2020)
one of us is back, in 2023
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one of us lies and one of us is next are available in box.
independent novels:
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two can keep a secret (2019)
the cousins (2020)
you will be my death (2021)
nothing more to tell, available on August 30, 2022
In what order should your books be read?
one of us is lying and one of us is next are a series and should be read in that order. all my other books are standalone books that can be read at any time. for more details see my instagram post on this topic.
are you planning to write a sequel to two can they keep a secret, the cousins, or will you be the death of me?
I never say never, but I currently have no plans to.
Where can I find signed copies of your books?
one of us lies: porter square books (note: you can contact them at info(at)portersquarebooks.com to request signed copies of my other books)
you will be the death of me: a million books
nothing more to tell: barnes & noble
You can also check with your local independent bookstore; independent stores often have signed copies of my newer books.
I’d like to review your book, can you send me a copy?
I don’t have review copies to distribute, sorry! For unpublished titles, North American reviewers can consult edelweiss or netgalley, or contact my editor at rhkidspublicity(at)randomhouse.com. if you are an international reviewer, see the list of international editors.
once a book can be found in stores and libraries, review copies are generally not available.
can you promote my book?
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I’m honored to be asked, but I’m currently closed to advertisements.
what’s going on with the tv series one of us is lying?
The show began airing on Peacock in October 2021. You can watch the trailer here. there’s a media-linked edition of the book that features the cast on the cover that you can order here. Internationally, the show airs on Netflix, except in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it will continue to air on Peacock, W Network, and Stan; and germany/austria, where the rights are with rtl (no air date yet). in January 2022, the show was renewed for a second season. the second season will not follow my sequel novel, one of us is next.
Do you have any recommendations for books similar to yours?
yes! there are so many fantastic young adult thrillers to read. These articles from Epic Reads, B&N Teen Blog, and Bookriot provide book recommendations that fans of One of Us Is Lying will enjoy. Authors I regularly recommend include Kara Thomas, Tiffany D. Jackson, E. lockhart, maureen johnson, caleb roehrig, mindy mcginness, courtney summers, kit frick, lamar giles, holly jackson, and jennifer lynn barnes.
Where do you get your ideas?
Ideas can come from all sorts of places. I got the idea that one of us is lying while driving to work and heard the theme song from the movie “the breakfast club” (I’ll talk more about that here if you’re interested). I also got ideas from watching crime shows, reading profiles of prominent families, and conversations with interesting people.
How did you become an author?
I started writing stories in second grade, but stopped in high school when it became difficult to finish the books. i went to college and did a lot of other things until i read the hunger games in 2014 and was inspired to start writing again. I wrote two books before one of us lies that they helped me learn my trade. one of us is lying was the book an agent got me and ultimately a book deal.
what advice do you have for people who want to be authors?
My number one tip is to connect with other writers at the same stage of the publishing journey as you and trade work with them. receiving and giving constructive feedback is essential for development!
I offer additional writing advice (on thrillers, multiple points of view, and general advice) here. plus, this article from the entertainment weekly outlines my must-haves for a compelling thriller.
why do you write mystery/thriller books?
mysteries and suspense books have always been my favorites as a reader, from agatha christie as a child to gillian flynn as an adult. I’m naturally drawn to dark themes and how people react when they’re thrown into a situation that scares or confuses them, but I like to balance that with hope and humor.
Do you have playlists for your books?
I listen to music while I write and put a couple of my playlists on spotify. you can find one for one of us lies here, and for two you can keep a secret here. both are samples of the songs I listened to repeatedly while writing.
what is the best place to connect with you on social media?
twitter and instagram. I do not maintain an active author presence on other platforms.
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