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

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The best part of the book is its impeccable pacing. The mystery entices you, urging you to make guesses about who committed the crime, who took Avery, the 9-year-old little girl. The story weaves a plotline that combines the intrigue of "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and the tension of "Prisoners." As the title suggests, there are multiple suspects, and everyone seems to be hiding something, making it hard to pinpoint the perpetrator and their motive. I think I’ve read every suspense book that Shari Lapena has written, and I’ve rated them all four or five stars. This book is no exception, as I thoroughly enjoyed this twisty tale of lies! Everyone Here Is Lying opens with a corker of a premise that had me racing through the book... a clever twist... a thrilling ride The Observer As the story progressed, I found myself immersed in the twists and turns, unable to tear myself away from the gripping narrative. The author skillfully wove a web of suspicion and intrigue, keeping me on the edge of my seat with each revelation. The relentless pace and the constant sense of unease made it a rollercoaster of emotions, which I couldn't get enough of.

A new thriller that willgive you serious Agatha Christie vibes . . . if you’re one of the many people who counts [ And Then There Were None] among their favorite books, you will love An Unwanted Guest. . . . Adeftly crafted and expertly paced thriller that will keep readers guessing (and terrified) until the very end.” All we know about Stanhope is that it is a small American town. People always say that the best thing about living in a place like this is that everybody knows you. Unfortunately, for some residents the fact they know someone makes equates to the right to judge them. Sometimes that sense of ‘knowing’ someone disregards that a person’s public persona may be very different from how they behave in private. When they are unable to find her, Erin phones her husband and the police. When questioned about his whereabouts that afternoon by the police, William is afraid that his affair will be exposed along with his violence. He values his reputation as the kind, handsome doctor, so he lies to them and puts his reputation above the safety of his daughter. THE mistress of dysfunctional family stories, Lapena’s seventh stand-alone thriller is magnificent, a perfect demonstration of her exceptional skill as a storyteller… Utterly compelling, this is as good as it gets when it comes to suburban noir. ”You can always rely on Shari Lapena to deliver a suspenseful, tightly woven domestic thriller and Everyone Here Is Lying doesn’t disappoint…” Gripping, clever, and tightly plotted, Everyone Here is Lying showcases Shari Lapena at her absolute best. I was utterly transfixed. A must-read. Sarah Pearse Hours later, Avery is nowhere to be found so William and his wife notify the police. Soon everyone in their idyllic neighborhood is a suspect and the police soon discover that in Stanhope is nothing as it appears.

This book is non-stop twists and turns. Shari Lapena will leave your head spinning as you try and make sense of the lies surrounding the families in this neighborhood. And just when you think you’ve figured it out, you’re probably wrong. Absolutely recommend!” And while OCCASIONALLY I come up with a speculative ending that is a little more intriguing than the 'actual' ending, I never feel let down by Lapena's tales. This one in particular has a bit of a "What do you MEAN it's over" ending reminiscent of Swanson's All the Beautiful Lies (and let's just say I'm STILL not over that one...IYKYK 🤣) and as she has done in other books, Lapena neatly leaves the door open for a book two if she were ever so inclined. (Not sure I can say the same with the aforementioned Swanson, but I think with the sequel to TKWK, we are all good for a while!) 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 neighbors become increasingly unhinged. 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 neighbors become increasingly unhinged.EVERYONE HERE IS LYING is a Shari Lapena signature read: a taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets, with a terrifying question at its core—what if you can't believe the very people you love the most? Lapena masterfully builds a chain of suspense through the unsuspecting neighbors of Connaught Street, and no family is spared. Prepare to be consumed!”

Despite the characters' flaws and their frustrating decisions, they felt real and human, adding depth to the story. Little Michael's innocence tugged at my heartstrings, while William's guilt-ridden struggle kept me emotionally invested in the outcome. It was fascinating to see how the events unfolded, with each chapter unraveling a new layer of secrets and lies.Toronto author Shari Lapena is rapidly becoming an international phenomenon with her gripping stories of nice people in pretty neighbourhoods all gone bad. Everyone Here is Lying is the best of her seven works. It begins with a bang and ends with a twist no one will guess. In between, there are clues, lies, intrigue and a lot of well-drawn characters doing nasty things…Lapena doesn’t get a paragraph wrong here and she’s unrelenting in her conflicted characters.”

The police investigation reveals an underbelly of lies and scandals in their neighborhood. Oh what a web we weave…. From the very start, I was hooked by this idyllic yet secretive neighborhood. With each of them hiding plenty from both one another as well as themselves, it was fun to watch the police unravel it all. The downside to this, however, was twofold. First off, the police themselves were irritatingly inept. Not in the way, however, that sells a thriller as there wasn’t a secondary character there to put the pieces together themselves. But to make matters worse, the multiple POVs left literally nothing to the imagination. This meant that with each reveal, attention merely moved on to someone else, letting all the delicious secrets simply drop right then and there.

As the events unfold, the lives of the upstanding and respected residents are suddenly under the microscope of the police and the media. Well-kept secrets come to light as neighbors point accusing fingers at one another and everyone comes under suspicion. Shari Lapena has become a Ruth Ware type of author for me—I’ll read anything they ever write, but it is definitely a hit or miss for me at times. However, EVERYONE HERE IS LYING is hands-down my favorite Shari Lapena novel thus far. 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. Everyone Here is Lying is the seventh book from the best-selling Canadian author Shari Lapena. As demonstrated in her previous standalone novels like The Couple Next Door and Not a Happy Family, the author is a master at creating suspense and shining a light on complicated family relationships. The fallout from a family spat can have ripple effects that impact a neighbourhood or even an entire community like the setting of Stanhope in Everyone Here is Lying. Right from the beginning. Lapena does an excellent job of giving us an up-close look into the neighbourhood of Stanhope. It’s no different from your everyday suburban community — there are secrets on every street.