Barring, of course, that the author either does a really good job of concealing their twists, or brings twists out of nowhere that make little to no sense whatsoever. If I go off of logistics of the story and my previous knowledge of the genre, I can sometimes guess some of the twists and turns that are coming up. Review: Whenever I pick up a grit-lit thriller novel, I like to try and guess what the big messy twist is going to be. 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. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they’ve kept for years.

Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds.

But the truth is a much more complicated story. Suspicion immediately focuses on the parents. But one night when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. People are capable of almost anything.Īnne and Marco Conti seem to have it all-a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. Publishing Info: Pamela Dorman Books, August 2016īook Description: How well do you know the couple next door? Or your husband? Or even-yourself? 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.Book: “The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years.

Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” -Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of XĪ 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.Īnne and Marco Conti seem to have it all-a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. “I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. “Provocative and shocking.” -Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her “The twists come as fast you can turn the pages. Shari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now! Synopsis: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The couple next door pages