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An explosive YA thriller from international bestselling author of One of Us is Lying.

The Storys are the envy of their neighbours: owners of the largest property on their East Coast island, they are rich, beautiful, and close. Until it all falls apart. The four children are suddenly dropped by their mother with a single sentence:

You know what you did.

They never hear from her again.

Years later, when 18-year-old cousins Aubrey, Milly and Jonah Story receive a mysterious invitation to spend the summer at their grandmother's resort, they have no choice but to follow their curiosity and meet the woman who's been such an enigma their entire lives.

This entire family is built on secrets, right? It's the Story legacy.

This summer, the teenagers are determined to discover the truth at the heart of their family. But some secrets are better left alone.

© Karen M. McManus 2020(P) Penguin Audio 2020

 Family & Relationships Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thrillers & Suspense

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'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.'
'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.'
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I often find it hard to listen to audio books because I'm picky with the narration, but this was so good and the story kept me hooked the entire time. Feeling my heart race at the intense moment just showed how invested I was. Definitely recommend to those who enjoy this author's other books

So so good

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What can I say, another great story from Karen McManus. I really enjoyed the plot twists and did not see the end coming. Definitely recommend.

Another great McManus!

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I think the narrators was okay. Jonas was the weakest tho. the story did not keep up with Karen's other books.

weaker than others

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On my gosh what can I say except that she has done it AGAIN amazing listen full of plot twists and just when you think that’s it the plot thickens

OMG

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Best one yet - and I loved the others. Intriguing story. Great characters. Perfect setting. Top marks.

Brilliant

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