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Shari Lapenová

    29. december 1960

    Shari Lapena je kanadská spisovatelka, která nyní žije v Torontu v Kanadě. Než se začala věnovat psaní na plný úvazek, pracovala jako právnička a učitelka angličtiny. Debutovala knihou Manželé odvedle.

    Shari Lapenová
    The End of Her
    Not a Happy Family
    Everyone Here Is Lying
    Someone We Know
    Cudzinec v dome
    Pár od susedov
    • Pár od susedov

      • 304 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      Zdá sa, že Anne a Marco Contiovci majú všetko – navonok harmonický vzťah, pekný dom a úžasnú dcérku Coru. Jednej noci, keď sú na večierku u susedov, však Cora záhadne zmizne. Podozrenie okamžite padne na rodičov. Detektív Rasbach vie, že vystresovaní manželia niečo skrývajú. A nielen oni. Každý v ich okolí má svoje tajomstvá a pátranie je tak čoraz zložitejšie. Za zastretými oknami sa postupne vyplavuje jedno desivé tajomstvo za druhým... Strhujúca dráma, plná neočakávaných zvratov, nezadržateľne speje k šokujúcemu odhaleniu.

      Pár od susedov
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    • Cudzinec v dome

      • 283 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      Čakáte na príchod milovaného manžela z práce. Pripravujete večeru a tešíte sa naňho. To je posledné, na čo si spomínate. Preberiete sa v nemocnici a netušíte, ako ste sa tam dostali. Oznámia vám, že ste mali nehodu – v nebezpečnej časti mesta ste stratili kontrolu nad rútiacim sa vozidlom. Neskôr s hrôzou zistíte, že polícia vás podozrieva z vraždy. Váš manžel tomu najskôr odmieta uveriť, no čoskoro ho ovládnu pochybnosti. Vaša najlepšia priateľka navonok stojí pri vás, ale na jej správaní čosi nesedí. Najhoršie je, že vy sama neviete, čo sa vlastne stalo. Spomienky sa vám však postupne vracajú...

      Cudzinec v dome
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    • Someone We Know

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      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

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      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 Lying
      3,9
    • 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

      • 432 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania

      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

      • 368 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      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?

      • 432 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania

      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