In Karen M. McManus's thrilling sequel, *One of Us Is Next*, the students of Bayview High find themselves entangled in a dangerous new game. A year after Simon Kelleher's death, a fresh wave of secrets threatens to expose the dark truths hidden within the community. When a new text-based game called 'Truth or Dare' emerges, it pushes the limits, forcing players to choose between revealing their deepest secrets or facing devastating consequences. As the stakes escalate and lives are put on the line, the remaining members of the Bayview Four and their friends must confront the possibility that someone is still out to get them, and that the past is far from buried. This gripping mystery explores themes of trust, deception, and the lasting impact of secrets.