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Shari Lapena

    29 dicembre 1960
    Shari Lapena
    Not a happy family
    The Couple Next Door
    Everyone Here Is Lying
    Someone We Know
    The Frozen People
    Un estraneo in casa mia
    • Was sie nicht weiß

      Thriller - »Lapenas Bücher machen süchtig!« Freida McFadden

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Fesselnd, emotional, abgründig: der brillante Thriller der internationalen Bestsellerautorin endlich auf Deutsch Mit Farbschnitt in limitierter Erstauflage. Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit. Bryden und Sam sind glücklich verheiratet und haben alles, was sie sich je gewünscht haben: eine schicke Wohnung, erfolgreiche Karrieren, gute Freunde und eine dreijährige Tochter, die sie über alles lieben. Doch eines Abends bekommt Sam einen besorgten Anruf aus dem Kindergarten: Bryden hat offenbar vergessen, die kleine Clara abzuholen. Sam sammelt seine Tochter ein und fährt mit ihr nach Hause. Dort scheint alles in bester Ordnung zu sein: Brydens Auto steht in der Tiefgarage, Schlüssel, Handy und Portemonnaie liegen in der Wohnung. Nur von Bryden selbst fehlt jede Spur ...

      Was sie nicht weiß2026
    • The Frozen People

      • 340pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The story introduces Ali Dawson, a captivating new heroine who promises to resonate with readers similarly to the beloved Ruth Galloway. This fresh series from a bestselling author offers a compelling narrative filled with engaging characters and intriguing plotlines, setting the stage for Ali's adventures and challenges that await her.

      The Frozen People2025
      4,0
    • What Have You Done?

      • 341pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      'I inhaled this bookin less than 48 hours and what a treat it was. What Have You Doneexceeded all expectations. A total reading pleasure' - LIZ NUGENT, No.1 bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond The unputdownable new thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of Everyone Here is Lying *** Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill, Vermont. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains rarely twitch. Front doors are left unlocked. But this morning all of that will change. Because Diana Brewer isn't lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer. How quickly a girl becomes a ghost. How quickly a town of friendly, familiar faces becomes a town of suspects, a place of fear and paranoia. Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers. And one innocent question could be deadly.

      What Have You Done?2024
      3,7
    • Everyone Here Is Lying

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door "The most addictive book I've read in ages--so slick and disquieting and clever. Just brilliant." --Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Family Remains "Lapena is a master of manipulation." --USA Today Welcome to Stanhope. A safe neighborhood. 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 neighbors become increasingly unhinged. Who took Avery Wooler? Nothing will prepare you for the truth.

      Everyone Here Is Lying2023
      3,9
    • Not a happy family

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      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 family2021
      3,8
    • The End of Her

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The latest unputdownable thriller from Shari Lapena, the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR and SOMEONE WE KNOW. 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 Her2020
      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 Know2019
      3,9
    • 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 Guest2018
      3,8
    • 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 mia2017
      3,8
    • You never know what's happening on the other side of the wall. Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party. Nothing personal, she just couldn't stand her crying. Your husband said it would he fine. After all, you only live next door. You'll have the baby monitor and you'll take it in turns to go back every half-hour. Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realized. She's gone. You've never had to call the police before. But now they're in your home, and who knows what they'll find there... What would you be capable of, when pushed past your limit ?

      The Couple Next Door2016
      3,8