“No-one does suburban paranoia like
Shari Lapena–this slowly unfurling nightmare will have you biting your
nails until the end.” –Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10The new domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, and An Unwanted Guest, Shari LapenaMaybe you don’t know your neighbors as well as you thought you did . . . “This
is a very difficult letter to write. I hope you will not hate us too
much. . . My son broke into your home recently while you were out.” In
a quiet, leafy suburb in upstate New York, a teenager has been sneaking
into houses–and into the owners’ computers as well–learning their
secrets, and maybe sharing some of them, too.Who is he, and what
might he have uncovered? After two anonymous letters are received,
whispers start to circulate, and suspicion mounts. And when a woman down
the street is found murdered, the tension reaches the breaking point.
Who killed her? Who knows more than they’re telling? And how far will
all these very nice people go to protect their own secrets? In
this neighborhood, it’s not just the husbands and wives who play games.
Here, everyone in the family has something to hide . . .You never really know what people are capable of.
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Praise for Someone We Know:“No-one does suburban paranoia like Shari Lapena—this slowly unfurling nightmare will have you biting your nails until the end.” —Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10“Slyly
plotted . . . Lapena skillfully maximizes suspense with her dual story
lines that eventually collide, as well as some deft misdirection . . .
many fans of domestic suspense will be satisfied.”—Publishers Weekly“Highly suspenseful . . . Sure to delight fans of Liane Moriarty and Louise Candlish.” —Booklist “Someone
We Know is a tour de force of thriller writing. Shari Lapena proves yet
again that she is the mistress of the pacy plot, cliff edge tension and
menacing suburban claustrophobia. Fans will be delighted and if you
haven’t read her books yet, then why on earth not?” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of I Know You KnowPraise for An Unwanted Guest:“A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.” —Good Housekeeping
“Proving that time periods may change but people do not, Lapena
delivers a solid whodunit with an ending that would make Dame Christie
proud.” —USA Today “Another nail-biter perfect for an all-nighter.” —Entertainment Weekly “A new thriller that will give you serious Agatha Christie vibes . . . if you’re one of the many people who counts [And Then There Were None] among their favorite books, you will love An Unwanted Guest. . . . A deftly crafted and expertly paced thriller that will keep readers guessing (and terrified) until the very end.” —Bustle “This
compelling and realistic modern take on the country-house mystery will
gain new fans for the author and is definitely one to hand to devotees
of Agatha Christie (and her modern interpreter, Sophie Hannah).” —Booklist “An intriguing cast, an isolated location, a raging storm and the threat of death in every dark corner: An Unwanted Guest reads
like Agatha Christie with a shot of adrenalin. Clear your desk before
you start it because you won’t want to put it down.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of I Know You Know
“Lapena has written a great whodunit, with a delicious Christie-like
vibe. Fans of the author’s first novel will want this, and anyone who
savors a well-crafted murder mystery will gobble it up!” —Library Journal (starred review) Praise for A Stranger in the House: “Lapena’s A Stranger in the House will have you sleeping with the lights on for weeks.” —Bustle “Smart and suspenseful . . . you’ll never see the ending coming.” —PureWow “So much suspense. So many twists. Good luck sleeping tonight.” —HelloGiggles “So many dizzying twists you’d better not drive after reading!” —Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Parting Shot
“Smart, twisty and compulsive. Suspense and suspicion accumulate
relentlessly, toying with your expectations and your emotions right up
until the packs-a-punch ending. Don’t miss it, and don’t expect to be
able to put it down.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of I Know You Know “A diverting page-turner.” —Publishers Weekly “Great suspense and lots of twists.” —The Toronto Star
“Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise
notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful
storytelling until the stunning twist at the end . . . memorable.” —Associated Press Praise for The Couple Next Door: “Meticulously crafted and razor sharp. The Couple Next Door lingers long after you turn the final page.” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fool Me Once “The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People
“Provocative and shocking. One crime, an entire neighborhood of
suspects, secrets, and lies. How well do we ever know those around us? The Couple Next Door will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer. Even then, you’ll never guess the truth . . . until it’s too late.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Find Her “I
read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the story line.
The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of X “Real men read women writers—because of books like this. Trust me.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Me “Shari Lapena has written a stunning debut thriller. Turn on the night lights and lock all your doors and windows. The Couple Next Door grabs you with each twist and shocks you with every betrayal.” —Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling author of Killer Look “A
twisty, utterly riveting tale that will send readers on a wild
roller-coaster ride of emotions. Shocking revelations kept me turning
the pages like a madwoman.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Playing with Fire “Expertly paced and finely crafted, The Couple Next Door is a gripping thriller of the highest order. I couldn’t put it down.” —A. J. Banner, bestselling author of The Good Neighbor “Gripped me from the very beginning to the very end!” —Becky Masterman, author of Rage Against the Dying “Brilliant!
This utterly riveting psychological thriller hurtles along at breakneck
speed, never giving you the opportunity to catch your breath. Twisty,
turny, and unputdownable.” —C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of The Lie “Exquisitely torturous tension.” —NPR.org “Where did that baby go! It’s hard not to read to the end to find out, and the twists waiting there are gratifyingly clever.” —USA Today “The
many never-saw-them-coming twists and questionable characters . . .
will keep you on the edge of your seat. First-time novelist Lapena’s
writing is spare and tense, and it makes The Couple Next Door a compulsive read. The last line is absolutely a killer.” —Good Housekeeping
“[A] well-sculpted domestic thriller . . . highly suspenseful . . .
Twists are subtly revealed with aplomb, taking the story to increasingly
unpredictable levels.” —Associated Press About the Author
SHARI LAPENA is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House and An Unwanted Guest, which have all been both New York Times and UK Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been sold in 35 territories around the world. She lives in Toronto. Views: 116
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