Not a Happy Family: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
The new domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and Someone We Know who has sold more than 7 million copies of her books worldwideIn this family, everyone is keeping secrets—even the dead.
Brecken Hill in upstate New York is an expensive place to live. You have to be rich to have a house there, and Fred and Sheila Merton certainly are rich. But even all their money can't protect them when a killer comes to call. The Mertons are brutally murdered after a fraught Easter dinner with their three adult kids. Who, of course, are devastated.
Or are they? They each stand to inherit millions. They were never a happy family, thanks to their vindictive father and neglectful mother, but perhaps one of the siblings is more disturbed than anyone knew. Did someone snap after that dreadful evening? Or did another person appear later that night with the worst of intentions? That must be what happened. After all, if one of the family were capable of something as gruesome as this, you'd know.
Wouldn't you?
In the captivating novel "Not a Happy Family: A Novel" by Shari Lapena, the seemingly idyllic lives of the Warren family are shattered when a dark secret from their past resurfaces, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.
Fred and Sheila Warren, along with their two children, Daniel and Becky, reside in a picturesque New York suburb. As the community prepares for its annual Labor Day block party, the Warrens find themselves at the center of a shocking incident that rocks their neighborhood and exposes deep-seated resentments and hidden truths.
The discovery of a body in the woods near their home sends ripples of fear and suspicion through the community. As the police launch an investigation, the Warrens become entangled in a web of deceit, secrets, and long-forgotten grudges. Fred finds himself questioning his wife's motives, while Sheila struggles to protect her family from the growing media frenzy and the scrutiny of law enforcement.
With each passing day, the investigation uncovers more about the complex relationships within the Warren family. Daniel and Becky become pawns in a dangerous game, manipulated by their parents' hidden agendas. As the truth slowly emerges, it becomes clear that the Warrens are not the happy family they have portrayed to the world.
Shari Lapena masterfully weaves a chilling tale of domestic suspense, exploring the dark side of family dynamics and the lengths people will go to protect those they love. "Not a Happy Family" delves into the complexities of marriage, parenthood, and the damaging effects of secrets and lies. It is a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning who they can trust and what truly lies beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary family.
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