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Someone We Know by Shari Lapena is a gripping crime thriller set in a quiet suburban neighbourhood. Suspicion mounts when a teenager is caught breaking into homes and hacking into computers, just as a shocking murder is discovered. The book delves into the dark secrets and hidden tensions of seemingly ordinary families, revealing the complexities beneath their calm exteriors.
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You might enjoy this book if you love suspenseful neighbourhood dramas filled with twists and secrets. It may appeal to readers who are intrigued by a close-knit community rocked by mysterious events and are eager to uncover hidden truths in a gripping and fast-paced narrative.

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Someone We Know

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The latest unputdownable thriller from the queen of the one-sit read, Shari Lapena, the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.

'The queen of the one-sit read' — Linwood Barclay

'Shari Lapena is one of the best thriller writers in the business' — Steve Cavanagh

'A masterful whodunnit, perfectly paced and expertly plotted, that had me guessing all the way through' — C L Taylor

The gripping new thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.

It can be hard keeping secrets in a tight-knit neighbourhood.

In a tranquil, leafy suburb of ordinary streets — one where everyone is polite and friendly — an anonymous note has been left at some of the houses.

'I'm so sorry. My son has been getting into people's houses. He's broken into yours.'

Who is this boy, and what might he have uncovered? As whispers start to circulate, suspicion mounts.

And when a missing local woman is found murdered, the tension reaches 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 secrets?

Maybe you don't know your neighbour as well as you thought you did...

Readers are obsessed with Shari Lapena:

  • 'I was reading with my mouth open as I raced towards the final page.'
  • 'I read it in one sitting, as I simply could not put it down.'
  • 'An incredibly gripping read.'
  • 'Fantastic book, from the first page I was hooked, couldn't put it down!'
  • 'An excellent atmospheric thriller, full of intrigue and suspense.'

COMING SOON: the gripping new novel from Shari Lapena — Everyone Here Is Lying. Available to pre-order now!

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Shari Lapena's Someone We Know is praised for its masterful suspense and intricate plotting, with comparisons to Desperate Housewives for its engaging suburban drama. Reviewers commend its well-developed characters and expertly paced narrative, making it a compelling and addictive read. The book's gripping nature and satisfying conclusion have been highlighted, solidifying Lapena's reputation as an exceptional writer in the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552174886

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, Someone We Know, The End of Her, Not a Happy Family and Everyone Here is Lying which have all been Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers. Her books have been sold in forty territories around the world. She lives in Toronto. Facebook- ShariLapena Twitter- @sharilapena Instagram- sharilapena

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