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Dying To Be Us

The unputdownable adult psychological thriller from the bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying

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Dying To Be Us

By: Karen M. McManus
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Summary

Five friends, one deadly secret, and a past that won’t stay buried.

Twelve years ago, they were the Fayerweather Friends:

  • Genevieve Frost, the beautiful, popular one.
  • Pax Patel, the handsome, rich kid.
  • Becca Yun, the drama queen.
  • Jeremiah Brody, the boy next door.
  • And Aly Wright, the scholarship student.

Together they starred in a cult YouTube show, following their lives on campus and ensuring everyone wanted their lives. Until one of them died.

Now in their early thirties, they barely see each other and never talk about that night, because they all got away with a crime, and none of them knows the full story.

But someone has been waiting for the right moment. Someone who has evidence that could bring them all down. As their lies start to catch up with them, they must fight to control their own stories. Because after all, the truth is what you make it, and friends keep each other’s secrets . . . don’t they?

© Karen M. McManus 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027

 Crime Thrillers Friendship Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Thriller & Suspense
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Critic reviews

Dying to Be Us is a deliciously twisty thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page! With a group of friends harboring secrets, a shocking murder, and a final twist you’ll never see coming, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a book that keeps them guessing (Freida McFadden, NYT bestselling author)
With juicy twists and fascinating, nuanced characters, Dying to be Us is an unpredictable and propulsive read. Clever, fun, and completely unputdownable! (Amy Tintera, NYT bestselling author)
Wildly fun and utterly entertaining, Dying to be Us is Karen M. McManus at her best. I raced through this expertly crafted thriller, desperate for answers, and when I got them, I was blown away. (Jessica Goodman, NYT bestselling author)
Dying To Be Us is twisty, propulsive and a whole lot of fun! (Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike)
McManus has crafted a superbly exquisite and suspenseful novel about youthful celebrity, lies, and secrets that will satisfy all your cravings for a taut, page-turning story with fully-realized characters and a twist that will knock your socks off. (Kathleen Glasgow, NYT bestselling author)
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