Everyone Here is Lying: The unputdownable new thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author

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Police detectives are all over the house looking for clues and interviewing family and neighbors. The doctor can't tell them the truth that he was home, can he? His already over affair would be exposed if he did and ruined his marriage as well as his mistress's. Someone We Know is a tour de force of thriller writing. Shari Lapena proves yet again that she is the mistress of the pacy plot, cliff edge tension and menacing suburban claustrophobia. Fans will be delighted and if you haven't read her books yet, then why on earth not?" When a child goes missing, everyone—from the family to the neighbors—worries that their carefully kept secrets will be exposed during the investigation. An incredibly clever set-up that made for one of the most gripping and surprising thrillers I've read in a while. A one-sitting read." - Catherine Ryan Howard I adored Everyone Here Is Lying. With plots intricately woven, characters skillfully drawn, and shifting narratives that kept me on my toes, I inhaled this book. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever, and the writing is as perfect as can be." - Liz Nugent

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.Marion admits she saw Avery get into Ryan’s car. She wants to remain anonymous due to an abusive ex. Ruth Madievsky chats about her debut novel, All-Night Pharmacy (Catapult), “immigrant shame, and how it takes empathy to be a great writer and healthcare professional,” with The Millions. Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast discusses American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Martin Sherwin and Kai Birdand asks: “ Should You Read the Book First?”

Ms. Lapena’s story takes you on a whirlwind of guessing who is lying and who is telling the truth . . . Just when you think you may have the answers to what happened to Avery, Ms. Lapena takes you into another direction with ease, keeping readers on edge . . . Everyone Here Is Lying is a perfect summer read. The story keeps you interested until the very last sentence and makes the reader long for a sequel.”Colson Whitehead talks about Crook Manifesto (Doubleday)and Harlem in the ’70swith the NYT Book Review podcast. NYT also shares a selection of photos of Harlem from the time period. The Woolery family resides in Stanhope, NY, an upscale suburban neighborhood thought to be quite safe. But as we soon find out, everyone here has secrets and none of the characters, even the children, can be trusted to tell the truth…hence the title, Everyone Here is Lying. The many never-saw-them-coming twists and questionable characters . . . will keep you on the edge of your seat. First-time novelist Lapena's writing is spare and tense, and it makes The Couple Next Door a compulsive read. The last line is absolutely a killer."

Hours later, Avery is missing. Where could she be or rather has someone taken her? As the hours drag into days, the neighborhood is thrown into chaos, and the neighbors are all pointing fingers at possible culprits starting with William. The police think they have their man when a neighbor steps in to add that she saw Avery get into a car with a young neighborhod boy. A new thriller that will give you serious Agatha Christie vibes . . . if you're one of the many people who counts [ And Then There Were None] among their favorite books, you will love An Unwanted Guest. . . . A deftly crafted and expertly paced thriller that will keep readers guessing (and terrified) until the very end." 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. It affected me personally as my son developed behavioural problems at nine and was diagnosed with ADHD. I could sympathize with William and Erin Wooler with their struggles in trying to handle a child who is neurodiverse. It isn’t easy and puts a strain on marriage(s).The Atlantic has a conversation with Kai Bird, co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, written with Martin Sherwin (Vintage). This novel revolves around a missing nine-year-old girl who walks home alone from school instead of waiting for her older brother. Local detectives search for answers beginning with questioning all the neighbours. Yes, this is another book about a missing child, but what makes this one different from the others is that this time, the child is devious and manipulative-or in other words, she was UNLIKABLE! Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful storytelling until the stunning twist at the end . . . memorable."

When a national park ranger discovers his friend in an animal trap, it sets up a mystery to be solved—pitting the local ranchers against the park. With a brilliant twist and unexpected humor, this might be Peter Heller’s best book yet.”— Alice Hutchinson, Byrd’s Books, Bethel, CT In the Media Avery opens the front door to escape and Detective Gully is there. Avery tells the police that Marion held her prisoner. I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever, and the writing is as perfect as can be.' Liz NugentShari Lapena is the undisputed queen of dysfunctional families, and Everyone Here Is Lying is a triumph.” William Wooler is having an affair with neighbor Nora Blanchard. William is a local doctor at their picture perfect town of Stanhope. He’s married with two children, the same as Nora, but he’s head over heels in love with her. Nora however ends the relationship—and it just so happens to be on the same day that William’s youngest child Avery has gone missing. This story is not what you think it is—everyone is lying. 😝 No-one does suburban paranoia like Shari Lapena--this slowly unfurling nightmare will have you biting your nails until the end." Want to get the latest book news delivered to your inbox each day? Sign up for our daily Book Pulse newsletter. Big Books of the Week As the tension reached its peak, I couldn't help but feel a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing with anticipation. The final chapters delivered a satisfying resolution, tying up loose ends and leaving me with a sense of closure. It was a masterful conclusion that left me pondering.