One of Us books in order

Q: "How many books are in the One of Us series?"

"There are 8 books in the One of Us series, published between 2017 and 2023."

Q: "What is the One of Us series about?"

"The series begins with five high school students who go into detention, but only four come out alive. The death is ruled suspicious, and each of the surviving students has a motive. The sequels continue following students at Bayview High as new threats and secrets emerge."

Q: "Do you need to read the One of Us books in order?"

"Yes, reading in publication order is strongly recommended. Each book builds on the events and character arcs of the previous one, and the third book ties directly back to the first."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	One of Us Is Lying	2017	Karen M. McManus	Buy
2	One of Us Is Next	2020	Karen M. McManus	Buy
3	One of Us Is Back	2023	Karen M. McManus	Buy

The One of Us series is a young adult thriller trilogy by Karen M. McManus, set at the fictional Bayview High School. The first book, One of Us Is Lying, came out in 2017 and became one of the most talked-about YA novels of that year. Five students go into detention. One dies. The other four are all suspects. From that setup, McManus spins a whodunit told through rotating perspectives, with each narrator hiding something.

One of Us Is Next picks up a year later with a new set of narrators at the same school, this time dealing with a dangerous game of truth or dare. One of Us Is Back wraps up the trilogy by bringing back characters from both previous books. The series works best read in order, since characters and storylines carry through all three volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the One of Us series?

There are 8 books in the One of Us series, published between 2017 and 2023.

What is the One of Us series about?

The series begins with five high school students who go into detention, but only four come out alive. The death is ruled suspicious, and each of the surviving students has a motive. The sequels continue following students at Bayview High as new threats and secrets emerge.

Do you need to read the One of Us books in order?

Yes, reading in publication order is strongly recommended. Each book builds on the events and character arcs of the previous one, and the third book ties directly back to the first.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order