Everyone Here is Lying: The unputdownable new thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author

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If you enjoy books with: shite people who are fun to read about, multiple suspects, and multiple motives...READ THIS! Getting an education she would follow this particular pursuit later in life as well, building upon it in the years to come. This would allow her to further establish her voice as an author and as a writer, as she carved herself a niche within the industry. With a clear eye for character and story, she was able to combine the two with her insightful take upon the genre. Harold, who has made a practice of avoiding things all his life, must confront two problems-how to find meaning in this life, and how to come to grips with the mostly terrifying idea that life just might go on forever! Happiness Economics (2011) Where this fast-paced thriller falls apart is in Lapena’s portrayal of Avery. Although she exhibits the inattention and impulsiveness of an untreated child with ADHD, Avery is also capable of things that seem too complex for a nine-year-old with this particular neurobehavioral condition.

The Woolery family resides in Stanhope, NY, an upscale suburban neighborhood thought to be quite safe. But as we soon find out, everyone here has secrets and none of the characters, even the children, can be trusted to tell the truth…hence the title, Everyone Here is Lying. This is a great example of domestic noir and Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections. Few people in this story are uniformly bad and the punishment suffered by everyone involved is intense.” Ms. Lapena’s story takes you on a whirlwind of guessing who is lying and who is telling the truth . . . Just when you think you may have the answers to what happened to Avery, Ms. Lapena takes you into another direction with ease, keeping readers on edge . . . Everyone Here Is Lying is a perfect summer read. The story keeps you interested until the very last sentence and makes the reader long for a sequel.”This was an extremely unique narrative tone for me. The story is told from a distant third person perspective, yet I felt fully connected and engrossed within this twisty and suspenseful tale. I loved the short chapters of this family drama that always left me on edge wanting to read “just one more”. My suspicions flew all over the place, suspecting every single character at one point or another. Note about the triggers: As none of them were particularly hard-hitting and explicit, take the extremely long list with a grain of salt.

The Canadian author Shari Lapena has been writing for some time now, having brought out a number of thrillers under her name. With a clear gift for suspense and being able to keep her readers on the edges of their seats, she’s been able to craft her own unique niche within the industry. Understanding her genre and her audience, she is one of the most prolific authors working within her particular field to this day. As the tension reached its peak, I couldn't help but feel a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing with anticipation. The final chapters delivered a satisfying resolution, tying up loose ends and leaving me with a sense of closure. It was a masterful conclusion that left me pondering. Maybe you have too much to drink. Maybe everybody has too much to drink. Comparisons between you and your siblings come up. Maybe even the dreaded political discussion and the next thing you know, you're throwing on your favorite wool peacoat and storming out into the night in a huff of thinly-veiled rage. The family theme was ‘More is More’ with the knowledge that a conviction would create a greater monetary share for the others with the portion being forfeited. Casting doubt became an occupation as they folded in on each other. A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy.

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Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged. Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller, and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying .' Steve Cavanagh 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 them 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.

Smart, unguessable mystery set among a cast of satisfyingly flawed characters. Shari Lapena is an auto-buy for me–I always know I’ll be in for a treat!” And their vindictive, extremely irritating auntie Audrey knows their secret, already pissed off to be excluded from half share of the wealth, smelling blood, coming after them. She thinks one of them killed her brother. Is she right? The night ends early, with everyone leaving a bit disgruntled. Ahhh, dinners with family, am I right? Now available from Pamela Dorman Books. I thank my local library for providing me with a copy through the drive-up window. 🤣

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Each family member(including the deceased couple) was repugnant, loathsome, and distasteful in different ways. One or more members of the Merton family is possibly a psychopath. Everyone Here Is Lying starts strong and never lets up. William would seem to be the perfect father and husband. But he’s been having an affair. And when his paramour breaks it off, he heads home for a little quiet time. But his nine year old daughter, who has behavioral issues, is there, acts up and he hits her. He leaves, but later in the day his wife calls to say the daughter is missing.