One of Us is Lying, written by Karen M. Macmanus, follows the story of five unlucky teenagers who have been placed in detention under mysterious circumstances. When one of them ends up dead from an allergic reaction before detention finishes, it soon becomes obvious they’re being framed for his so called murder!  It’s up to them to put their differences aside and solve the mystery before it’s too late.  

This book has gripped the hearts of readers. It made The New York Times bestseller list for 79 weeks straight.  Now more than four years after the first book was originally published, screenwriter Erica Saleh has created a spinoff TV series. The first airing occurred on the streaming platform, Peacock, on October 7th, 2021.

This new series is an excellent show if you're a fan of the books, but it's guaranteed to draw you in even if you’re not.  While many aspects of the books are kept the same, the writers have done a tremendous job of adding their own twists to the show, creating the perfect mix of murder mystery and teen-drama.  The show constantly keeps you on the edge of your seat with fast-paced and misleading episodes; hitting you with unexpected plot twists just when you feel you start to get comfortable. It’s proved to be a very bingebale show with every episode ending on a cliffhanger, making it nearly impossible to turn it off.  With season two already on its way this show is guaranteed to be a hit with young adult audiences.

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