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.
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.
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...
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.
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?
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 . . .
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.
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 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.
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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 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.