This book was the perfect ending to the trilogy. McManus has such a great way of putting twists and turns in the plot to make the reader keep guessing.

It's always a good feeling to go back to familiar characters and see what they're up to. Going back to Bayview was everything I expected. The high school drama, the friend dynamic, new and old crushes.

But above all the new characters and new game. Just like in the last two books someone is out for revenge. Get ready to get sucked back into this world of schemes, betrayal, and lies.

I personally could not get into this book because it had been so long since I read the other two. I couldn’t quite remember details about the characters or the plot, and it was coming up quite a bit. I think if I would’ve read these closer together. I would’ve enjoyed this one a bit more.

Two years have passed since Simon died and the Bayview Four had to prove their innocence. Then a copycat appeared, pulling new characters into the mix. The full cast of Bronwyn, Cooper, Addy, Nate, Maeve, Phoebe, Knox, Luis, and Kris are all back together for the summer, hoping to hang out and move on from the drama. But because life is never easy, a suspicious billboard pops up, suggesting that a new “game” is in town, only it’s not a game that anyone wants to play, let alone the Bayview Crew. However, if anyone can solve this mystery, it's them.
It's important to note that while this is the third book in the series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone.

Unexplained events start happening once again in Bayview. Members missing, mysterious billboards & a deadly game starts. Someone is out for revenge.

Not my favorite out of this series, but I’d still recommend this series to any YA thriller lover. I think I would have liked it more if I would have read it immediately after the 2nd book. I was very confused about who all the characters were and what happened in the prior books. There was recap, but I still felt like there was way too many characters from book 1&2 to keep track of it all.

The Bayview Crew is back and better than ever!! I will absolutely devour anything that Karen M. McManus writes, and the newest book in this series was no different. I love that she brought back our beloved characters from both of the previous novels. I definitely grew attached to them- McManus knows how to draw you in with both her character development and plot pacing.

I was excited to read the 3rd novel in the One of Us is Lying series. This book brings home the original Bayview 4 plus the sequel crew from One of Us is Next. It's summer and just as everyone returns a creepy billboard pops up asking "Ready for a Game Bayview?" as if these poor kids have not been through enough. Soon it is clear someone is targeting the kids again-druggings, kidnappings, murders and all fingers point to an old nemesis who has also returned. The kids have to figure out what is going on before all of them end up dead. I'd say this was not better than the first book but definitely better than the second and a great way to tie things up. I loved that some old favorite relationships are still going strong and newer ones are forming and I was so happy to see some of these characters really come into their own. I thought the mystery was good with lots of twists that I didn't see coming. I think those who enjoyed the first two will definitely like this one. I just hope this is the last one because as much as I like these characters I don't think I could get into a "someone is messing with the Bayview Crew" deal for the fourth time. I frequently point teens to this series at the library.

The Bayview Crew makes a triumphant return!

This latest installment maintains the same level of intensity and intrigue as its predecessors, set nearly two years after the tragic demise of Simon during detention. With the Bayview Crew reunited for the summer, they’re determined to forge ahead and leave their past behind.

The story ignites with a hacked billboard bearing a cryptic message: “Time for a new game, Bayview.” Soon, a crew member goes missing, signaling that no one is safe, and everyone is a potential target.

Readers gain insight through the perspectives of Phoebe, Nate, and Addy, supplemented by enlightening flashback chapters from various characters. Witnessing our beloved Murder Club members working in harmony once again was a highlight of the story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Karen McManus never misses, in my opinion. Her characters are always given time to develop and the mystery doesn't disappoint. A must read for YA mystery fans!

Karen McManus saved the best for last. and absolutely knocked this series out of the ball park. I cannot wait to see what else she brings us!

I screamed when I got this ARC I’ve been obsessed with this series since Simon and this was no exception. Karen gave us all the twist and turns we expect from her books and characters we’ve enjoyed. I can’t wait for her next book is what I always say after finishing one because one is never enough.

The Bayview Crew is back and once a again a mysterious game rocks their world
I have definitely enjoyed listening to this series and this last book which brings together the characters from book 1 and book 2 in one final mystery did not disappoint . I am not a big fan of series generally but I’m a listen sad that this one is over !

Do you like a drama-laden mystery being solved by young citizen sleuths? Think Scooby Doo, Pretty Little Liars, Riverdale. New reveals at every corner, complicated history between characters and all of these shenanigans happening in one small town...

If those shows are your jam, you will love this series by @writerkmc of which ONE OF US IS BACK is the thrilling conclusion. Thank you to the author, @netgalley and the publisher, @delacortepress for the e-ARC.

I really enjoy McManus' simple whodunnit stories. Everyone is a suspect which makes every interaction of characters sus as well. These are fun, only slightly spooky mysteries that certainly won't scare you but will have you trying to figure out the culprit.

Read this one if you like the aforementioned type of show, if you like a good collaborative mystery hunting story, and if you are looking for a new mystery series to fall into!

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The Bayside crew is back on the case but can they figure out who their new town torturer is before it is too late?!? Find out now by starting this series!

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It is feeling pretty autumnal around here these days. I will miss the warm weather but am leaning into spooky season! BOO! 👻💀🎃

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Karen McManus is at it again!
I have loved following the Bayview kids throughout all of the books and enjoyed this one as well!

While I wasn't as shocked this time as the other two, I still liked seeing the growth of all of the characters in this book.

These are such a good book club series if you're ever looking for a "light" read but something you can still easily discuss/guess what happens!

{Read this if: you like light thrillers, series, whodunits}

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC ebook.

The third book was on par with books 1 and 2. I had to refresh myself on who each character was because there were just so many. I found a bit of the story to be convoluted, but I really liked the ending!

This was a great continuance of the story, written in such a way that those who haven’t read the other books could still find this enjoyable. The character growth was perfect and the mystery kept me guessing. I’d definitely recommend this to others!

I've been a huge fan of the One of Us is Lying series ever since I read the first book. I love the characters, the mystery, the twists and turns, and the way Karen M. McManus keeps me hooked until the very end. So when I heard that there was a third book coming out, One of Us is Back, I was super excited to get my hands on it.

One of Us is Back picks up a year after the events of One of Us is Next, and follows the Bayview Four as they deal with a new threat: someone who knows their secrets and is blackmailing them. The stakes are higher, the danger is closer, and the secrets are darker than ever before.

I enjoyed reading this book, but I have to admit that it wasn't my favorite in the series. Don't get me wrong, it was still a good read, but I felt like it lacked some of the spark and originality that made the previous books so amazing. Maybe it's because I had high expectations, or maybe it's because I've read too many similar books in this genre, but I felt like some of the plot twists were predictable and some of the characters were underdeveloped.

That being said, I still liked the book overall. I liked seeing how the Bayview Four have grown and changed since the first book, and how they still support each other through thick and thin. I liked the new characters that were introduced, especially Emma and Knox, who added some humor and romance to the story. And I liked the ending, which wrapped up everything nicely and gave me a sense of closure.

One of Us is Back is a solid conclusion to a fantastic series. It may not have blown me away like the first two books did, but it still kept me entertained and satisfied. If you're a fan of the series, you should definitely read it. If you haven't read the series yet, what are you waiting for? Go read One of Us is Lying and One of Us is Next first, and then come back to this one. You won't regret it.

This book wraps up the One of Us is Lying series. I don’t think this book was really necessary to the series. There were too many characters and it got confusing at times.

Bronwyn, Cooper, Addy, Nate, Maeve, Phoebe, Knox, Luis, and Kris are reunited in Bayview for the summer and the past cannot stay in the past. I don't personally think the series needed a third installment, but Karen McManus writes a great murder mystery so I can't resist them. The complexities that tie these characters together are strong and compelling. An enjoyable murder mystery with a satisfying conclusion to the series.

A pretty good addition to a beloved series. I liked going back to this town and seeing all of our favorite characters again. It wasn't a slam dunk for me, because nothing will ever beat book one in my eyes, but I did enjoy it! I appreciate the opportunity to read this ebook ARC!

Thank you to PRHAudio and Delacorte Press for the advanced copies.

I love this author’s books. They’re such fun YA thrillers/mysteries. I loved going back to Bayview and hearing from these characters again.

This wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series, but I did enjoy revisiting these characters, this setting, and finding out what they’re all up to and what’s still haunting them.