No-one does suburban paranoia like Shari Lapena—this slowly unfurling nightmare will have you biting your nails until the end.” 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! Seek out this book. Shari Lapena isa modern master of the psychological thrillerand all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying.” Everyone Here Is Lying is a perfectly plotted thriller that moves whip-fast. It’s filled with lies, betrayals, and so many twists. The ending will make your heart stop. Without a doubt, my new favorite book by Shari Lapena.” William Wooler has been having an affair, with his beautiful neighbor, Nora-an affair that ended unexpectedly this afternoon at a motel up the road.

Lapena has great fun pulling secrets from her conjuror's hat . . . when it comes to construction she's a master, her stream of twists and surprises perfectly timed Daily Express Her dad William is hardly a Father or Husband of the Year candidate, but is he guilty of doing harm to his daughter?

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There was a whole side plot with Nora’s husband thinking about killing her, but he didn’t do anything. They just hated each other. Characteristically addictive and propulsive, Shari Lapena is the queen of the “just one more chapter” read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair." Shari Lapena consistently delivers entertaining SUSPENSE, and this one is no exception! I enjoyed my time in Stanhope, and look forward to her next! One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives”-Mark Twain 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.

A smart, unguessable mystery set among a cast of satisfyingly flawed characters. Shari Lapena is an auto-buy for me - I always know I'll be in for a treat!' The best part of the book is its impeccable pacing. The mystery entices you, urging you to make guesses about who committed the crime, who took Avery, the 9-year-old little girl. The story weaves a plotline that combines the intrigue of "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and the tension of "Prisoners." As the title suggests, there are multiple suspects, and everyone seems to be hiding something, making it hard to pinpoint the perpetrator and their motive. THE mistress of dysfunctional family stories, Lapena’s seventh stand-alone thriller is magnificent, a perfect demonstration of her exceptional skill as a storyteller… Utterly compelling, this is as good as it gets when it comes to suburban noir. ”A smart, unguessable mystery set among a cast of satisfyingly flawed characters. Shari Lapena is an auto-buy for me - I always know I'll be in for a treat!” Avery wasn’t dead. She was hiding down the street at Marion’s house after running away. She wanted her dad to sweat it out a bit and get publically blamed for her disappearance. Marion was the one who called in the tip about Avery getting in Ryan’s car, but Avery doesn’t know that. Right from the beginning. Lapena does an excellent job of giving us an up-close look into the neighbourhood of Stanhope. It’s no different from your everyday suburban community — there are secrets on every street. And while OCCASIONALLY I come up with a speculative ending that is a little more intriguing than the 'actual' ending, I never feel let down by Lapena's tales. This one in particular has a bit of a "What do you MEAN it's over" ending reminiscent of Swanson's All the Beautiful Lies (and let's just say I'm STILL not over that one...IYKYK 🤣) and as she has done in other books, Lapena neatly leaves the door open for a book two if she were ever so inclined. (Not sure I can say the same with the aforementioned Swanson, but I think with the sequel to TKWK, we are all good for a while!) Shari Lapena is an amazingly reliable author. I can always count on her books to be a unique, entertaining and suspenseful treat. She writes domestic thrillers that have me on edge from start to finish. This latest release grabbed me from chapter one and kept my curiosity and interest piqued until the very end.

Everyone Here Is Lying is a Shari Lapena signature read: a taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets, with a terrifying question at its core—what if you can’t believe the very people you love the most? Lapena masterfully builds a chain of suspense through the unsuspecting neighbors of Connaught Street, and no family is spared.Prepare to be consumed!” His wife calls him later to report her missing and he doesn't tell the police or his wife that he saw her. He soon becomes a suspect of her disappearance. Things spiral out of control ...lies are revealed...relationships are shattered and Avery is still missing. The ending is twisted and creepy.I adored Everyone Here Is Lying. With plots intricatelywoven, 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.” William Wooler, a trusted doctor and loving family man, has been having an affair with his neighbor, Nora Blanchard. Every Tuesday, the two of them sneak away from their busy lives and meet up at the local motel for an illicit rendezvous. But this week, Nora abruptly announces that they need to stop. It’s not fair to their families and she just can’t keep carrying on with the relationship. Everyone Here is Lying is a chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair. Characteristically addictive and propulsive, Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. Sarah Vaughan