Shari Lapena Livres

L'ARGENT NE FAIT PAS LE BONHEUR... ET ENCORE MOINS EN FAMILLE Les trois enfants de Fred Merton, patriarche aussi toxique que manipulateur, peuvent en témoigner. En particulier Dan, son seul fils, furieux depuis que son père a vendu l'entreprise qu'il espérait reprendre. Catherine, l'aînée, n'a quant à elle pas été ravie d'apprendre que ses parents comptent se séparer de la villa dont elle rêve d'hériter. Sans oublier Jenna, la cadette, artiste à l'existence dissolue qui vit sous la menace permanente de se voir couper les vivres... Lorsque les époux Merton sont retrouvés assassinés après un repas de famille qui a tourné au règlement de comptes, tous les enfants sont suspectés. D'autant qu'ils ont hérité du don paternel pour le secret et la dissimulation... Et quand la soeur du défunt s'en mêle, le doute devient certitude. L'un des enfants a assassiné ses parents de sang-froid. Mais lequel ?

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.

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. What Have You Done? exceeded all expectations. A total reading pleasure' - LIZ NUGENT, No.1 bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond'What Have You Done? is a brilliant thriller. What you should do is buy it.' CARA HUNTER, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Murder in the Family'The queen of page- turners' - ANDREA MARA, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a ThingThe unputdownable new thriller from the 'queen of the one-sit read' and No.1 bestselling author of Everyone Here is LyingNothing 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.AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER _Praise for Shari Lapena:'A modern master of the psychological thriller.' STEVE CAVANAGH'Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page.' PAULA HAWKINS'The undisputed queen of dysfunctional families' CLARE MACKINTOSH'An expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections' Literary Review'Shari Lapena is the queen of the just one more chapter read.' SARAH VAUGHAN

In a seemingly tranquil suburb, secrets simmer beneath the surface. An anonymous note disrupts the neighborhood's facade: "I'm so sorry. My son has been getting into people's houses. He's broken into yours." The identity of this boy raises questions about what he may have discovered. As rumors spread, tension escalates, particularly after a local woman is found murdered. The community grapples with suspicion—who killed her, and who is hiding the truth? The residents, once thought to be friendly and polite, may not be as trustworthy as they seem. The gripping narrative unfolds with expertly crafted twists that keep readers guessing. Critics praise the author for her ability to evoke suburban paranoia, creating a slowly unfurling nightmare that captivates until the last page. Readers are hooked from the very first line, unable to put the book down, as the atmosphere intensifies the already intricate plot. With each revelation, the suspense deepens, leading to an explosive conclusion that leaves audiences breathless. This atmospheric thriller is a compelling exploration of hidden lives and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.

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.

In this neighborhood, danger lies close to home. A domestic thriller packed full of secrets, and a twisty story that never stops—from the bestselling author of The Couple Next Door He looks at her, concerned. “How do you feel?” She wants to say, Terrified. Instead, she says, with a faint smile, “Glad to be home.” Karen and Tom Krupp are happy—they’ve got a lovely home in upstate New York, they’re practically newlyweds, and they have no kids to interrupt their comfortable life together. But one day, Tom returns home to find Karen has vanished—her car’s gone and it seems she left in a rush. She even left her purse—complete with phone and ID—behind. There's a knock on the door—the police are there to take Tom to the hospital where his wife has been admitted. She had a car accident, and lost control as she sped through the worst part of town. The accident has left Karen with a concussion and a few scrapes. Still, she’s mostly okay—except that she can’t remember what she was doing or where she was when she crashed. The cops think her memory loss is highly convenient, and they suspect she was up to no good. Karen returns home with Tom, determined to heal and move on with her life. Then she realizes something’s been moved. Something’s not quite right. Someone’s been in her house. And the police won't stop asking questions. Because in this house, everyone’s a stranger. Everyone has something they’d rather keep hidden. Something they might even kill to keep quiet.

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 electrifying new thriller from Shari Lapena, author of the bestselling novel of the year, The Couple Next Door. 'Shari expertly traps you, confounds you and leaves you gasping at the end. More, please . . .' FIONA BARTON 'So many dizzying twists you'd better not drive after reading' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'Smart, twisty thriller . . . It's taut, intelligent and compelling' Heat ***** Why would you run scared from a happy home? You're waiting for your beloved husband to get home from work. You're making dinner, looking forward to hearing about his day. That's the last thing you remember. You wake up in hospital, with no idea how you got there. They tell you that you were in an accident; you lost control of your car whilst driving in a dangerous part of town. The police suspect you were up to no good. But your husband refuses to believe it. Your best friend isn't so sure. And even you don't know what to believe . . . ***** Praise for Shari Lapena: 'I thought the read-it-in-one-sitting thing was a cliché. Not any more.' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'Entirely compelling, utterly realistic. You will not see the twists coming.' Daily Mail 'Meticulously crafted and razor sharp.' HARLAN COBEN 'A twisty, utterly riveting tale.' TESS GERRITSEN 'Shari Lapena furnishes a clever array of motives and suspects. The tension is high and remains to the last, stunning page.' The Times

A tense and unpredictable thriller from the bestselling author of "The Couple Next Door." As guests gather at the picturesque Mitchell's Inn for a weekend retreat in the secluded forest, they anticipate a relaxing getaway. However, when a violent storm traps them, they become isolated from the outside world. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when a body is discovered, revealing a chilling truth: a killer is among them, and escape is impossible. Critics have praised the author for crafting a narrative reminiscent of classic mystery writers, combining smart characterizations with a deep understanding of human darkness. The novel is described as a perfectly choreographed dance of suspense, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Readers have expressed their enthusiasm, highlighting the fast-paced, twisting plot that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Many have found it so engaging that they couldn't put it down, with some even declaring it the best book they've read in years. The latest work from this acclaimed author promises to deliver another gripping experience, with upcoming titles generating excitement among fans.