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Karen M McManus

Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. When she is'nt working or writing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, McManus loves to travel with her son.

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery

New and upcoming books

July 2024

Such Charming Liars
(Bayview High, book 4)

Series

Bayview High
   1. One of us is Lying (2017)
   2. One of us is Next (2020)
   3. One of us is Back (2023)
   4. Such Charming Liars (2024)

Novels

   Two Can Keep a Secret (2019)
   The Cousins (2020)
   You'll Be the Death of Me (2021)
   Nothing More to Tell (2022)

Collections

Marple (2022) (with others)

Omnibus editions show

Karen M McManus recommends

Five Broken Blades (2024)
(Five Broken Blades, book 1)
Mai Corland
"This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest."

Even if it Breaks Your Heart (2024)
Erin Hahn
"An absolute delight - tender, witty, and heartfelt, with the kind of characters who feel so real that you'll wish you could keep checking in with them long after the last page."

The Invocations (2024)
Krystal Sutherland
"A gorgeously twisted modern fairy tale that shimmers with magic and mystery, The Invocations is thrilling, irresistible, and unforgettable."

Out of the Ashes (2023)
Kara Thomas
"Deliciously twisted. Clear your schedule, because That Weekend is going to keep you up all night."

The Night in Question (2023)
(Agathas Mystery, book 2)
Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
"Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining."

A Long Stretch of Bad Days (2023)
Mindy McGinnis
"Expertly crafted and absolutely chilling. Mindy McGinnis holds nothing back in this twisty, ruthlessly compelling story of a friendship gone wrong."

The Getaway (2022)
Lamar Giles
"Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner."

Our Crooked Hearts (2022)
Melissa Albert
"Pulses with a bold, beguiling magic that feels brand new and classic at the same time. I couldn't put it down."

Hollow Fires (2022)
Samira Ahmed
"Powerful, timely and relentlessly compelling. HOLLOW FIRES burns brightly with Samira Ahmed's trademark blend of thought-provoking social relevance, heartfelt coming-of-age and whip-smart plotting."

Hide (2022)
Kiersten White
"A marvellously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end."

White Smoke (2021)
Tiffany D Jackson
"Thrilling, chilling, and utterly riveting. Tiffany D. Jackson crafts high-stakes tension, a deliciously creepy atmosphere, and characters you really, really hope make it to the end."

Once Upon a Broken Heart (2021)
(Once Upon a Broken Heart, book 1)
Stephanie Garber
"A dazzling mix of mystery, romance, and magic."

The Jasmine Project (2021)
Meredith Ireland
"A sparkling, witty, warm-hearted gem of a debut. You'll love Jasmine even more than her family does."

The Mirror Season (2021)
Anna-Marie McLemore
"An unforgettable story of trauma and healing, told in achingly beautiful prose with great tenderness and care."

Hunting November (2020)
(Killing November, book 2)
Adriana Mather
"Cinematic action, relable characters, and wicked twists."

All Eyes on Us (2019)
Kit Frick
"If you like your YA thrillers smart, suspenseful, and full of complex characters, then you'll love All Eyes on Us."

The Lucky Ones (2019)
Liz Lawson
"A gripping, emotional, suspenseful, and ultimately hopeful story about loss, survivor's guilt, and learning to find love and trust again. Put The Lucky Ones on your 2020 TBR list--you do NOT want to miss it!"

The Gravity of Us (2019)
Phil Stamper
"A big-hearted, witty, and intensely relatable debut about reaching for your dreams without losing what grounds you."

Hunting Annabelle (2018)
Wendy Heard
"A fabulously twisted book to read any time you're in the mood for something clever and creepy."

This Splintered Silence (2018)
Kayla Olson
"Both poetic and pulse-pounding, This Splintered Silence weaves intrigue, mystery, and romance into an unputdownable sci-fi thriller."

The Window (2018)
Amelia Brunskill
"A gripping tale of suspense, secrets, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood."

White Rabbit (2018)
Caleb Roehrig
"Twisty plotting, suspenseful pacing, and vivid characters add up to a heart-pounding page turner that you'll stay up way too late to finish."

The Truth Beneath the Lies (2017)
Amanda Searcy
"A smart, suspenseful, and unpredictable thriller that will keep readers turning pages until every last lie is revealed."

Cracked Up to Be (2008)
Courtney Summers
"The propulsive, riveting novel that started it all."

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Anthologies containing stories by Karen M McManus

Up All Night (2021)
13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise
edited by
Laura Silverman

Awards

Agatha Award Best Children/Young Adult Fiction nominee (2019) : Two Can Keep a Secret

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