One of Us is Lying - Karen M. McManus

Mariam Constant

This is the next book I would be reviewing,but I am yet to start reading...
You can also join me in reading this book.

What caught my attention is the title "One of Us is Lying"....This is also a thriller and an investigative novel...A murder happens and there are 4 suspects claiming they are not guilty ..

Well, well,well.......I had better grab my pen and notepad as I have jottings to do .

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