One of Us Is Back
by Karen M. McManus
★ Top 25 book of 2023 · #14 on Best Books of 2023
The Bayview Crew returns home for the summer, hoping to move on from Simon's death, but a cryptic billboard announces a new game. When a friend vanishes, it becomes clear that old secrets are about to surface and everyone is a target.
Best for: Teen mystery readers who enjoy twisty, secret-filled stories and continuing a favorite series
One of Us Is Back is #14 on BookWard's Best Books of 2023, out of 34 2023 books that cleared our data bar.
What One of Us Is Back is about
Almost two years have passed since Simon died in detention, and the Bayview Crew is home for the summer, hoping to put it all behind them. They have already been through a lot: the original Bayview Four were forced to prove they were not killers, and a new generation later outsmarted a copycat bent on revenge.
Then a billboard appears reading 'Time for a new game, Bayview.' When one of the Bayview Crew goes missing, it is clear this is no prank. Bronwyn, Cooper, Addy, Nate, Maeve, Phoebe, Knox, Luis and Kris all have reason to worry, and someone unexpected is back in town. This is the third book in the series, so it is best read after the earlier ones.
One of Us Is Back on the Best Books of 2023
One of Us Is Back came out in 2023. Of the 34 books first published in 2023 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #14 on our Best Books of 2023 list.
Why it made the list: 242 readers have shelved it on Open Library. The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 2023 list
- Love Theoretically Ali Hazelwood, #12
- Things We Left Behind Lucy Score, #13
- Divine Rivals Rebecca Ross, #15
- Happy Place Emily Henry, #16
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 215 want to read it, 10 are reading it now and 17 have read it, according to Open Library.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 44 | 55% |
| Reader love | 79 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 41 | 20% |
Questions about One of Us Is Back
When was One of Us Is Back published?
One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus was first published in 2023.
Was One of Us Is Back one of the best books of 2023?
One of Us Is Back is #14 on BookWard's Best Books of 2023, out of 34 2023 books that cleared our data bar. 242 readers have shelved it on Open Library.
Why is One of Us Is Back on the Best Books of 2023 list?
242 readers have shelved it on Open Library.
More of the best books of 2023
- Fourth Wing Rebecca Yarros, #1
- King of Pride Ana Huang, #2
- Iron Flame Rebecca Yarros, #3
- Powerless Lauren Roberts, #4
- The Chalice of the Gods Rick Riordan, #5
- King of Greed Ana Huang, #6
See the full Best Books of 2023, the Top 100, or new books on Rising.
How we know
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