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Shari Lapena

    December 29, 1960
    Shari Lapena
    A Stranger in the House : A Novel
    Everyone Here Is Lying
    Someone we know
    Not a Happy Family
    What Have You Done?
    What Have You Done?: The addictive and haunting new thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author
    • 2024

      Special collector's edition with designed foil board, limited to the first print run. "I inhaled this book in less than 48 hours and what a treat it was. It exceeded all expectations. A total reading pleasure" - LIZ NUGENT, No.1 bestselling author. "A brilliant thriller. What you should do is buy it." - CARA HUNTER, Sunday Times bestselling author. "The queen of page-turners" - ANDREA MARA, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. In the sleepy town of Fairhill, Vermont, life is predictable. Teenagers share ghost stories in the graveyard, and parents trust their children to return home safely. But everything changes when Diana Brewer is found dead in a hayfield, surrounded by vultures. The town's familiar faces transform into suspects, and fear takes hold. As the investigation unfolds, the community grapples with paranoia and suspicion. Someone in Fairhill is responsible, and everyone is searching for answers. One innocent question could lead to deadly consequences. Praise for the author includes accolades for being a modern master of psychological thrillers and an expert in pacing and misdirection. Readers will find themselves guessing until the last page, captivated by the intricate web of secrets and lies.

      What Have You Done?: The addictive and haunting new thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author
    • 2024

      What Have You Done?

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.1(18)Add rating

      In the quiet town of Fairhill, a shocking discovery disrupts the peaceful facade when Diana Brewer is found dead in a hayfield. As the community grapples with the loss, familiar faces turn into suspects, unleashing fear and paranoia among the residents. The story delves into the chilling transformation of a close-knit town into a web of intrigue, where one innocent question could lead to deadly consequences. Renowned for her gripping thrillers, Shari Lapena masterfully weaves suspense and emotional depth, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

      What Have You Done?
    • 2023

      Everyone Here Is Lying

      • 385 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.9(1140)Add rating

      William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing.Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged.Who took Avery Wooler?Nothing will prepare you for the truth.

      Everyone Here Is Lying
    • 2021

      Fred and Sheila Mercer have worked hard their whole lives. They have a beautiful house and their three, now, adult children have always had everything they ever wanted. But now, after a family dinner, the Mercers are dead. And their children are devastated, or are they?

      Not a Happy Family
    • 2020

      "QUIZÁ NO CONOZCAS A TUS VECINOS TAN BIEN COMO CREÍAS. En un tranquilo barrio residencial de Nueva York, un barrio de calles arboladas y acogedoras familias, algunos hogares han recibido una nota anónima: Me resulta muy difícil escribir esta carta. Espero que no nos odie. Hace poco mi hijo entró en su casa cuando usted estaba fuera... Un chico ha estado curioseando en las viviendas y en los ordenadores de sus dueños. ¿Quién es y qué ha descubierto? Mientras los rumores empiezan a circular y las sospechas aumentan, una mujer aparece asesinada y la tensión llega a un punto insostenible. ¿Están relacionados estos hechos? ¿Quién sabe más de lo que deja entrever? ¿Y hasta dónde están dispuestos a llegar estos simpáticos y apacibles vecinos para proteger sus secretos?"--Page [4] of cover

      Alguien a Quien Conoces / Someone We Know
    • 2020

      Stephanie and Patrick are recently married, with new-born twins. While Stephanie struggles with the disorienting effects of sleep deprivation, there's one thing she knows for certain - she has everything she ever wanted. Then a woman from his past arrives and makes a horrifying allegation about his first wife. He always claimed her death was an accident - but she says it was murder. He insists he's innocent, that this is nothing but a blackmail attempt. But is Patrick telling the truth? Or has Stephanie made a terrible mistake? How will it end?

      The End of Her
    • 2019

      In a seemingly tranquil suburb, an anonymous note disrupts the facade of a friendly neighborhood: "I'm so sorry. My son has been getting into people's houses. He's broken into yours." This unsettling message raises questions about the boy's identity and what he may have discovered. As rumors swirl and suspicion grows, the tension escalates dramatically when a missing local woman is found murdered. The community is thrown into chaos, prompting inquiries into who is hiding secrets and how far they will go to protect them. The story reveals that perhaps the neighbors aren't as familiar with one another as they believed. Renowned for her ability to capture suburban paranoia, the author crafts a slowly unfurling nightmare that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a reputation for delivering intricate plots filled with unexpected twists, she captivates audiences from the very first page. Readers describe the experience as gripping and atmospheric, with many unable to put the book down until the thrilling conclusion. This masterful whodunnit expertly weaves intrigue and suspense, ensuring that the final revelations leave a lasting impact.

      Someone we know