Praise for She Didn’t See It Coming:
“[Lapena’s] novels are the literary equivalent of slipping beneath a crisp fleece blanket — comfy, cozy, indulgent. . . You’ll finish [She Didn’t See it Coming] in a day.”
—The Boston Globe
“Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twist and turns—Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game. [She Didn’t See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!”
—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment
“I absolutely raced through [She Didn’t See it Coming]. . . a pacy and hugely satisfying thriller. Highly recommended.”
—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of This is Why We Lied
“Shari Lapena is back and in fine form with this propulsive thriller that will have you furiously turning pages as you race to the end. . . Perfect to toss into your beach bag or dive into if you’re in a reading rut, this dynamic novel will remind you exactly why we love thrillers like this in the first place.”
—BookReporter.com
“I loved this book. I had narrowed it down to three characters and of course I was wrong on all counts! Shari Lapena is one of the very best storytellers.”
—Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond
“Lapena’s timely tale mixes the formidable dangers involved with online true-crime addiction with classic police work in a story that will make you wonder what secrets your family and friends are hiding and who, if anyone, you really know or can trust. Lapena’s talents shine in this irresistible novel about revenge, betrayal, and secrets.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Lapena has written another solid domestic thriller with all the twists and red herrings that her readers have come to expect. The author’s fans and those who enjoy twisty domestic thrillers will flock to this one.”
—Library Journal
“Reading Lapena’s terrific, twisty novel felt like taking apart a Russian doll.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Lapena weaves suspicion through every corner of this seemingly idyllic community. . . If you’re looking for a smart, unputdownable mystery with well-drawn characters and a truly compelling premise, She Didn’t See It Coming is a must-read. This is Shari Lapena at her best — twisting the knife when you least expect it.”
—BookTrib
“[She Didn’t See It Coming] a twisting, gripping, gruesome read with dark undertones, unrelenting psychological suspense, and a shocking conclusion that will stay with readers long after they’ve finished the book.”
—Booklist
“Lapena is a master of psychological suspense.”
—CrimeReads
“Lapena lays out the puzzle with a sure hand, and ties everything together in a satisfactory conclusion. This gets the job done.”
–Publisher’s Weekly
Praise for What Have You Done?:
“A brilliant thriller.”
—Cara Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of Murder in the Family
“Incredible atmosphere, breathless pace, and perfect plot. . . the queen of the one-sitting read has done it again. I adored What Have You Done—the inimitable Shari Lapena is at the top of her game!”
—Andrea Mara, international bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing
“Shari Lapena knows how to pull you in with a title: Everyone Here Is Lying, Not A Happy Family and now, What Have You Done? Pages will turn when a small community is upended by the murder of a girl in once-sleepy, now tense Fairhill, Vermont.”
—Parade
“Lapena is a master of suspense, and she doesn’t disappoint here. Her many fans and those who enjoy domestic suspense, small-town crimes, and twisty thrillers will flock to this one. Very highly recommended.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“I inhaled this book. Lapena can always be relied on for great plotting, characterization and structure, and What Have You Done? exceeded all expectations. Entertaining and enjoyable as ever, a total pleasure.”
—Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond
“What Have You Done? is a masterpiece of human emotion that compassionately engages with all its subjects even as it makes no excuses for terrible behavior.”
—Criminal Element
“Lapena rolls out a story unique and timely in its telling . . . astutely observed . . . As much a commentary on how women’s concerns and accusations are often dismissed as it is an intense crime story, Lapena’s novel excavates the ways so-called responsible adults don’t do enough—a crime in itself—to keep young women like Diana safe . . . The novel’s emotional heft will linger with readers. A tragic death and a slew of suspects ignite this incendiary tale.”
—Kirkus
“Captivating. . . What begins as a straightforward mystery gradually blooms into a portrait of a community coming apart at the seams.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Lapena does a great job of showing how thin the line is between wanting the truth and wanting to protect those we love, no matter the cost. If you enjoy small-town murder mysteries, you should read this book.”
—San Francisco Book Review
Praise for Everyone Here Is Lying:
“Shari Lapena has proved herself a master of twisty domestic thrillers, and her latest is no exception . . . You may think you have it figured out multiple times throughout the story, but the true final twist doesn’t come until the last page.”
—Glamour.com
“Shari Lapena is rapidly becoming an international phenomenon. . . Everyone Here Is Lying is the best of her seven works. It begins with a bang and ends with a twist no one will guess. In between, there are clues, lies, intrigue and a lot of well-drawn characters doing nasty things.”
—The Globe and Mail
“A safe neighborhood, a missing child, and a whole host of parents protecting children, wives protecting husbands, and nefarious and shady characters hiding in plain sight. I loved it!”
—CrimeReads
“I devoured Everyone Here Is Lying in under ten hours. 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
“I read Everyone Here Is Lying in a single day–her best book yet, hands down.”
—John Boyne, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Broken Places
“Gripping, clever, and tightly plotted, Everyone Here Is Lying showcases Shari Lapena at her absolute best. I was utterly transfixed. A must-read.”
—Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium
Praise for Not a Happy Family:
“Who wouldn’t be drawn to a book called Not a Happy Family? . . . Like [her] earlier best sellers. . . Not a Happy Family splashes into a stew of nightmares.”
—The New York Times
“Lapena is a master of manipulation. With her latest page-turning thriller, . . . she is once again at the top of her game. . . Lapena does what she does best, so much so that trying to put the book down is futile. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop.”
—USA Today
“A quintessential ‘beach read,’ I half expected sand to fall out of it. This one brings lurid family mayhem to the Hudson Valley [and] plausible suspects. With her cascading short chapters and teasers by the dozen, you stick with Lapena eagerly.”
—The Washington Post
“In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page…”
—Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train
“Another edge-of-the-seat ride that left me breathless.”
—Fiona Barton, The Suspect
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