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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERShari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People“Provocative and shocking.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline.  The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of XIt all started at a dinner party. . .A 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. . .Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. 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.

In the peaceful suburban neighborhood of Chestnut Court, Anne and Marco Conti have a seemingly perfect life. They live in a beautiful home, have successful careers, and are expecting their first child. But everything changes when their new neighbors, Nina and Brad, move in next door.

Nina and Brad seem like the ideal couple. They are charming, friendly, and always willing to help. But as Anne and Marco get to know them better, they begin to see cracks in their perfect façade. Nina is controlling and manipulative, while Brad is passive and submissive. The Contis soon realize that their new neighbors are not what they seem.

When a young woman named Meredith disappears from the neighborhood, Anne and Marco become suspicious of Nina and Brad. They believe that the couple may be involved in Meredith's disappearance, but they have no proof. As they investigate further, they uncover a web of secrets and lies that threatens to destroy their lives.

The Couple Next Door is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Shari Lapena masterfully builds suspense and creates characters that you will love to hate. If you're looking for a book that will keep you up all night, then The Couple Next Door is the perfect choice for you.

Here are some additional details about The Couple Next Door:

• It was published in 2016.
• It was a New York Times bestseller.
• It has been translated into over 30 languages.
• It is being adapted into a television series.