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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
    Everyone Here Is Lying
    Someone We Know
    Not a Happy Family
    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
      3,8
    • 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
      3,8
    • 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
      4,1
    • Someone We Know

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Maybe you don't know your neighbors as well as you thought you did . . . This is a very difficult letter to write. I hope you will not hate us too much. . . My son broke into your home recently while you were out. In a quiet, leafy suburb in upstate New York, a teenager has been sneaking into houses--and into the owners' computers as well--learning their secrets, and maybe sharing some of them, too. Who is he, and what might he have uncovered? After two anonymous letters are received, whispers start to circulate, and suspicion mounts. And when a woman down the street is found murdered, the tension reaches the 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 own secrets? In this neighborhood, it's not just the husbands and wives who play games. Here, everyone in the family has something to hide . . . You never really know what people are capable of.

      Someone We Know
      3,9
    • Everyone Here Is Lying

      • 385 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      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 neighbours become increasingly unhinged.Who took Avery Wooler?Nothing will prepare you for the truth.

      Everyone Here Is Lying
      3,9
    • 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

      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.

      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
    • 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. It exceeded all expectations. A total reading pleasure" - LIZ NUGENT, No.1 bestselling author. "A brilliant thriller. What you should do is buy it." - CARA HUNTER, Sunday Times bestselling author. "The queen of page-turners" - ANDREA MARA, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. In the sleepy town of Fairhill, Vermont, life is predictable. Teenagers share ghost stories in the graveyard, and parents trust their children to return home safely. But everything changes when Diana Brewer is found dead in a hayfield, surrounded by vultures. The town's familiar faces transform into suspects, and fear takes hold. As the investigation unfolds, the community grapples with paranoia and suspicion. Someone in Fairhill is responsible, and everyone is searching for answers. One innocent question could lead to deadly consequences. Praise for the author includes accolades for being a modern master of psychological thrillers and an expert in pacing and misdirection. Readers will find themselves guessing until the last page, captivated by the intricate web of secrets and lies.

      What Have You Done?: The addictive and haunting new thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author
      4,0
    • In this neighborhood, danger lurks nearby. A domestic thriller filled with secrets, the story unfolds with relentless twists. Karen and Tom Krupp are enjoying their life together in upstate New York, happily settled in their lovely home, and without the interruptions of children. However, everything changes when Tom comes home to find Karen missing—her car is gone, and she has left in a rush, abandoning her purse, phone, and ID. Soon, the police arrive to inform Tom that Karen has been in a car accident in a rough part of town. Although she sustains a concussion and some scrapes, her memory of the incident is hazy, raising suspicions among the authorities who believe her amnesia is convenient. As Karen recuperates, she returns home with Tom, eager to move forward. However, she soon notices that something feels off—items in her house have been disturbed, suggesting someone has been there. With the police continuing to probe into her accident and the secrets of her life, the atmosphere grows tense. In this house, everyone is a stranger, hiding their own secrets, and some may go to extreme lengths to keep them buried.

      A Stranger in the House : A Novel
      3,7