Karen M. McManus
8 books
Karen M. McManus is an American author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her New York Times bestselling novel One of Us Is Lying, which was adapted into a Netflix series in 2020. Her other works include Two Can Keep a Secret, One of Us Is Next, and The Cousins.
McManus grew up in Massachusetts and attended Boston College, where she earned a degree in English and Creative Writing. She then went on to pursue a career in journalism, working as a reporter for the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. After a few years, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and wrote her first novel, One of Us Is Lying.
McManus’s books are known for their suspenseful plots and complex characters. She often explores themes of identity, family, and friendship in her stories. Her books have been praised for their clever twists and turns, as well as their diverse casts of characters.
McManus is an active member of the writing community and often speaks at events and conferences. She is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken out about her own struggles with anxiety and depression.
