shari lapena Books
Things Go Flying - 2007
Things Go Flying is a darkly humorous novel about Harold Walker, a middle-aged man whose mundane life is upended when his late mother’s ghost begins to haunt him. As family secrets unravel, Harold is forced to confront suppressed truths, reshaping his relationships and identity.
Happiness Economics - 2011
In Happiness Economics, poet Will Thorne, married to successful economist Judy, establishes The Poets' Preservation Society to support struggling poets. Inspired by his muse, Lily White, Will embarks on guerrilla actions advocating for poetry, humorously exploring the clash between art and commerce.
The Couple Next Door - 2016
The Couple Next Door is a gripping psychological thriller about Anne and Marco Conti, whose baby goes missing after a dinner party at their neighbors' house. As the investigation unfolds, shocking secrets and betrayals are revealed, leading to twists that challenge trust and unravel their seemingly perfect lives.
A Stranger in the House - 2017
A Stranger in the House is a fast-paced thriller about Karen Krupp, who wakes up in the hospital with no memory of a car accident. Soon, a murder is discovered near the crash site. As secrets unravel, Karen’s seemingly perfect life and marriage spiral into suspicion and betrayal.
An Unwanted Guest - 2018
An Unwanted Guest is a tense thriller set in a secluded inn during a winter storm. As guests are trapped, murders begin, sparking fear and suspicion. With no escape and a killer among them, they must uncover the truth before more lives are lost.
Someone We Know - 2019
Someone We Know is a suspenseful thriller about a small town shaken by mysterious break-ins and a woman’s murder. As secrets unravel, tensions rise among neighbors, each hiding something dark. With twists and betrayals at every turn, the truth exposes hidden motives and unexpected culprits.
The End of Her - 2020
The End of Her is a psychological thriller about Stephanie and Patrick, new parents to twin girls. Their lives unravel when a woman from Patrick’s past arrives, accusing him of murder. As secrets surface, trust erodes, and the couple must confront the truth—or face devastating consequences.
Not a Happy Family - 2021
Not a Happy Family is a suspenseful thriller centered on the wealthy Merton family. After Fred and Sheila Merton are brutally murdered, their three adult children—each with motives—become suspects. Secrets unravel as family tensions escalate, revealing greed, betrayal, and deception in this gripping whodunit.
Everyone Here is Lying - 2023
Everyone Here is Lying is a tense thriller set in a small town. When nine-year-old Avery Wooler goes missing, secrets unravel. Her father, William, is a prime suspect due to a public argument. As lies multiply and suspicions grow, dark truths surface, revealing shocking twists.
What Have You Done - 2024
In Shari Lapena's 2024 novel What Have You Done?, the tranquil town of Fairhill, Vermont, is shattered when 17-year-old Diana Brewer is found murdered in a hayfield. As detectives investigate, the community's hidden secrets and lies surface, revealing that beneath its peaceful facade, everyone harbors dark truths.
She Didn't See It Coming - 2025
In She Didn't See It Coming, Bryden vanishes from her luxury condo, leaving behind her car, phone, and keys. As her husband Sam and detectives investigate, their seemingly perfect life unravels, revealing hidden secrets among friends and family. The novel explores trust and deception within a close-knit community.