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Karen M. McManus

    14. máj 1969

    Táto autorka je známa svojimi napínavými príbehmi, ktoré často skúmajú zložitosť dospievania a temnejšie stránky medziľudských vzťahov. Jej diela sa vyznačujú chytľavým dejom a hlbokým vhľadom do psychológie postáv, čo čitateľom ponúka pútavé a premyslené čitateľské zážitky. S citom pre nečakané zvraty a realistické dialógy si vytvára jedinečné prostredie, ktoré núti čitateľov premýšľať o morálnych dilemách a vlastných vzťahoch.

    Karen M. McManus
    Slečna Marplová
    Nothing more to tell
    One of Us Is Back
    Jeden z nás klame
    Ďalší na rade
    Nechaj si to pre seba
    • Such Charming Liars

      • 389 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      The book offers a compelling exploration of contemporary issues through the lens of personal stories, cultural commentary, and insightful analysis. It delves into the complexities of modern life, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of diverse characters. With a focus on social dynamics, it challenges readers to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them. The narrative is rich with vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, making it a profound read for those interested in the intersection of personal and societal narratives.

      Such Charming Liars2024
      3,7
    • One of Us Is Lying Series Boxed Set

      • 1168 stránok
      • 41 hodin čítania

      A must-have for every library and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere, this boxed set includes all three books in the New York Times bestselling One of Us Is Lying series: One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, and One of Us Is Back. "When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." --EW Pay close attention and you might solve this. One of Us Is Lying Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose? One of Us Is Next A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, and in the year since then, no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare. One of Us Is Back It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. But when someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself--and the consequences are deadly.

      One of Us Is Lying Series Boxed Set2023
      4,4
    • One of Us Is Back

      • 368 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Tension escalates in Bayview as a member of the Bayview Crew goes missing, leaving everyone on edge and fearing for their safety. The atmosphere shifts dramatically with the unexpected return of someone, complicating the already precarious situation. Secrets and loyalties are tested as the characters navigate the uncertainty and danger surrounding them.

      One of Us Is Back2023
      4,0
    • Slečna Marplová

      • 360 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Nová zbierka poviedok s legendárnou detektívkou Jane Marple, ktorú vytvorilo dvanásť výnimočných autorov. Táto zbierka dvanástich originálnych poviedok predstavuje postavu Jane Marple novej generácii čitateľov. Každý autor prepracováva Marpleovú podľa svojho jedinečného pohľadu, pričom ostáva verný znakom tradičnej záhady. Slečna Marple bola prvýkrát predstavená čitateľom v príbehu, ktorý Christie napísala pre The Royal Magazine v roku 1927, a prvýkrát sa objavila v románe v roku 1930 v diele Vražda v fare. Od posledného románu Agathy Christie s Marpleovou, Spánok vraha, ktorý bol vydaný posmrtne v roku 1976, uplynulo 45 rokov, a táto zbierka nových, vynaliezavých príbehov od dvanástich oddaných fanúšikov Christie bude včasnou pripomienkou, prečo zostáva Jane Marple najznámejšou fiktívnou ženskou detektívkou všetkých čias.

      Slečna Marplová2022
      3,8
    • From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest new show, One of Us is Lying , comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .True crime can leave a false trail.Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she's sure that the three kids who found Mr. Larkin's body know more than they're telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He's definitely hiding something.When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth . . .'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' - Observer

      Nothing more to tell2022
      3,9
    • You'll Be the Death of Me

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Ivy, Mateo, and Cal used to be close. Now all they have in common is Carlton High and the beginning of a very bad day. Type A Ivy lost a student council election to the class clown, and now she has to face the school, humiliated. Heartthrob Mateo is burned out-he's been working two jobs since his family's business failed. And outsider Cal just got stood up . . . again. So when Cal pulls into campus late for class and runs into Ivy and Mateo, it seems like the perfect opportunity to turn a bad day around. They'll ditch and go into the city. Just the three of them, like old times. Except they've barely left the parking lot before they run out of things to say . . . . . . until they spot another Carlton High student skipping school-and follow him to the scene of his own murder. In one chance move, their day turns from dull to deadly. And it's about to get worse. It turns out Ivy, Mateo, and Cal still have some things in common. They all have a connection to the dead kid. And they're all hiding something. Now they're all wondering-could it be that their chance reconnection wasn't by chance after all?

      You'll Be the Death of Me2021
      3,8
    • "When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own." (EW) A must-have for every library, this 2-book box set includes the New York Times bestseller, One of Us Is Lying and its sequel One of Us Is Next. Pay close attention and you might solve this. One of Us Is Lying Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student's death wasn't an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who's still on the loose? One of Us Is Next A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, but in the year after no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it's not an app, though--it's a game. Truth or Dare. And if you're smart, you'll always take the dare.

      Karen M. McManus 2-Book Paperback Boxed Set: One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next2020
      4,4
    • 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.

      The cousins2020
      3,8
    • Ďalší na rade

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Odkedy sa Štvorka z Bayview očistila od podozrenia zo Simonovej vraždy, objavilo sa viacero pokusov o oživenie jeho povestného Klebetníka. Nikto však nevedel zneužívať citlivé informácie tak ako on. Až doteraz. Simon je mŕtvy, no ktosi odhodlane pokračuje v jeho odkaze. A prichádza s úplne novými pravidlami. Tentoraz nejde o aplikáciu, ale o hru PRAVDA ALEBO ODVAHA. Neznáma osoba vyzýva vybraných študentov zo strednej, aby sa rozhodli pre jednu z možností. Ak si zvolia pravdu, vyzradí o nich chúlostivú klebetu. Ak si vyberú odvahu, čaká ich náročná úloha. Iná možnosť neexistuje. Hráči o sebe nerozhodujú. Prvá na rade je Phoebe. Kto sa rozhodne nehrať, volí si pravdu. Tá o Phoebe nie je pekná. Ďalšou v hľadáčiku je Maeve. Žiaľ, mala byť múdrejšia. Vždy si treba vybrať odvahu. Pozvanie príde aj Knoxovi, ďalšiemu z partie, no vtedy sa už hra škaredo zvrtne.

      Ďalší na rade2020
      3,9
    • Nechaj si to pre seba

      • 296 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      Echo Ridge je malé mesto. Ellery vie o ňom veľa, hoci v ňom nežila. Pochádzala odtiaľ jej teta, ktorá ako sedemnásťročná zmizla bez stopy. O pár rokov nato sa zas mestečko zviditeľnilo vraždou kráľovnej stredoškolského plesu. Dievča našli mŕtve v miestnom strašidelnom zábavnom parku. Ellery sa má teraz pre nečakané problémy nasťahovať do Echo Ridge k starej mame a vôbec ju to neteší. Malebné mesto skrýva plno tajomstiev. Školský rok sa poriadne nezačal a niekto už vyhlási lov na kandidátky na kráľovné plesu. Vyhráža sa zopakovaním hrôz spred piatich rokov. Ako na potvrdenie hrozby zmizne ďalšie dievča. Ellery dobre vie, čo znamená mať tajomstvo. Má ho jej mama aj stará mama. A čím dlhšie býva v Echo Ridge, tým viac zisťuje, že všetci niečo skrývajú a nie každý udrží jazyk za zubami. V meste však platí jedno: najbezpečnejšie je nechať si tajomstvo pre seba.

      Nechaj si to pre seba2019
      4,1
    • Jeden z nás klame

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      V jedno popoludnie sa piati stredoškoláci, ktorých na prvý pohľad nič nespája, ocitnú po škole, hoci nič zlé nespravili – vraj. Vzorná študentka Bronwyn, ktorá nikdy neporušila žiadne pravidlo, bejzbalová hviezda Cooper, ktorá vie len to, čo sa deje na ihrisku, krásavica a „typická“ blondína Addy, ktorá sa snaží zatajiť trhliny vo svojom živote, darebák Nate, ktorého od kriminálu delí azda len krôčik, a outsider Simon, autor počítačovej aplikácie, na ktorej si študenti strednej školy Bayview High môžu prečítať bulvárne klebety o svojich spolužiakoch. Všetci sa dobre bavia, okrem samotných aktérov. Práve na druhý deň Simon plánoval zverejniť na nete ďalšie pikantné historky. Už to však nestihne, pretože v škole náhle zomrel. Podľa vyšetrovateľov jeho smrť nebola nehoda. A zrazu sú všetci štyria podozriví z jeho vraždy

      Jeden z nás klame2017
      3,9