Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, and Someone We Know, which have all been New York Times and UK Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been sold in thirty-five territories around the world. She lives in Toronto.
Praise for Someone We Know:
“Poised and chilling.”
—Wall Street Journal
“Clever.”
—USA Today
“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
“This book is non-stop twists and turns. Shari Lapena will leave
your head spinning as you try and make sense of the lies
surrounding the families in this neighborhood. And just when you
think you’ve figured it out, you’re probably wrong. Absolutely
recommend!”
—Suspense Magazine
“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
The Nanny
Praise 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
“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
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