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Shari Lapena

    29 dicembre 1960
    Shari Lapena
    The End of Her
    Not a Happy Family
    The Couple Next Door
    Everyone Here Is Lying
    Someone We Know
    Un estraneo in casa mia
    • In questo quartiere, il pericolo è in agguato. Un thriller domestico ricco di segreti, la storia si sviluppa con colpi di scena incessanti. Karen e Tom Krupp stanno vivendo felicemente la loro vita insieme nello stato di New York, sistemati nella loro bella casa e senza le interruzioni dei bambini. Tuttavia, tutto cambia quando Tom torna a casa e scopre che Karen è scomparsa: la sua auto è sparita e lei è uscita in fretta, abbandonando la borsa, il telefono e i documenti. Presto, la polizia informa Tom che Karen ha avuto un incidente stradale in una zona difficile della città. Sebbene abbia riportato una commozione cerebrale e alcune escoriazioni, la sua memoria dell'incidente è confusa, suscitando sospetti tra le autorità che credono che la sua amnesia sia conveniente. Mentre Karen si riprende e torna a casa con Tom, desiderosa di andare avanti, inizia a notare che qualcosa non va: gli oggetti nella sua casa sono stati disturbati, suggerendo che qualcuno è stato lì. Con la polizia che continua a indagare sul suo incidente e sui segreti della sua vita, l'atmosfera diventa tesa. In questa casa, tutti sono estranei, nascondendo i propri segreti, e alcuni potrebbero arrivare a estremi per tenerli sepolti.

      Un estraneo in casa mia
      3,8
    • Someone We Know

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The gripping new thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author of The Couple Next Door. ****** It can be hard keeping secrets in a tight-knit neighbourhood. In a tranquil, leafy suburb of ordinary streets – one where everyone is polite and friendly – an anonymous note has been left at some of the houses. ‘I’m so sorry. My son has been getting into people’s houses. He’s broken into yours.’ Who is this boy, and what might he have uncovered? As whispers start to circulate, suspicion mounts. And when a missing local woman is found murdered, the tension reaches 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 secrets? Maybe you don’t know your neighbour as well as you thought you did . . .

      Someone We Know
      3,9
    • Everyone Here Is Lying

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      'The most addictive book I've read in ages - so slick and disquieting and clever. Just brilliant.' LISA JEWELL 'I was obsessed with Everyone Here is Lying . . . Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me. Loved every word!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'A smart, unguessable mystery set among a cast of satisfyingly flawed characters. Shari Lapena is an auto-buy for me - I always know I'll be in for a treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH Welcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families. 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
      3,9
    • The Couple Next Door

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      How well do you know the couple next door? Or your husband? Or even yourself? Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all, a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately focuses on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years.

      The Couple Next Door
      3,8
    • In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense Easter dinner with their three adult children. Who, of course, are devastated. Or are they? They each stand to inherit millions. They were never a happy family, thanks to their vindictive father and neglectful mother, but perhaps one of them is more disturbed than anyone knew

      Not a Happy Family
      3,8
    • The End of Her

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      It starts with a shocking accusation... 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
      3,8
    • An Unwanted Guest

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A pulse-pounding thriller from the author of the number one bestseller THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR. As guests arrive at the remote Mitchell's Inn, they anticipate a relaxing weekend in the forest. However, a violent storm cuts them off from the outside world, and tension rises as they observe one another from a distance. When the first body is discovered, panic ensues—there's a killer among them, and escape is impossible. This gripping narrative showcases Lapena's talent for smart characterization and her understanding of the darker aspects of human nature. The story is crafted with the tension reminiscent of vintage Christie novels, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Critics praise Lapena for combining the cozy feel of classic whodunnits with contemporary themes, solidifying her status as a go-to author for engaging mysteries. Readers rave about the fast-paced, twisting plot that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Many express their delight in being captivated by a book after years of not reading, highlighting the novel's readability and suspense. With an intricate narrative and compelling characters, this thriller promises to keep you hooked from start to finish.

      An Unwanted Guest
      3,8
    • What Have You Done?

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      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?
      3,7