AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERShari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People“Provocative and shocking.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New … this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of X
It all started at a dinner party. . .
A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .
Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.
Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they’ve kept for years.
What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.
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By half way through I figured out the mystery.
This book was too predictable, therefore, not much fun.
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Lots of twists and turns. Story grabs your interest from page 1 until then end.
I love all of her books
Lots of twists, with a surprising ending.
The couple from the neighboring house organizes a party and invites the couple who lives in the adjacent house.
The woman wants to leave the baby at home because she is interested in an adult party.
Mother of the baby is a bit afraid but finally persuaded by her husband and leaves the baby at home.
The book opens in a way that isn’t so realistic (who leaves a six months old baby alone?), and later on, it turns even more bizarre; When the mother returns to check on the baby and find out that he is gone.
As in the books of Agata Christie, here too everyone seems guilty.
I read the book eagerly, great writing!
Great storytelling.
This novel eventually gets to where you think it’s heading, but not in the way you anticipated. Then, there is one final twist once it gets there.
I loved this book. Could not wait to turn the page! Highly recommend!
Great Book. I could not put it down
Couldn’t put the book down
Good storyline, was a bit slow at first. Then the twists and turns towards the end of the story, wow!
This story of suspense was incredibly twisted, dark, and kept me guessing. I loved it and can’t wait to read Ms. Lapena’s next book.
I checked this book out of the library. 🙂
Couldn’t put it down
Can’t stop reading!! More twists and turns than you can count
Interesting story and easy to read. The twisted moments and suspense were not as much as I expected from this book. Some chapters were very slow and wordy. Overall is just and OK book to read. The Couple Next Door
So many twists and turns in this book. I couldn’t put it down. It was such an easy beach read!
I loved this book a real page turner!!!!!
No loose ends.
Hitchcockian, it is true you never know people close to you. Trust no one, not even yourself !!!