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Tavia Gilbert
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Shari Lapena
About this listen
A perfect holiday gift.
Shari Lapena’s new thriller, An Unwanted Guest, is available now!
“Smart and suspenseful... you'll never see the ending coming.” (PureWow)
In this neighborhood, danger lies close to home. A domestic thriller packed full of secrets, and a twisty story that never stops - from the best-selling author of The Couple Next Door
He looks at her, concerned. “How do you feel?” She wants to say, Terrified. Instead, she says, with a faint smile, “Glad to be home.”
Karen and Tom Krupp are happy - they’ve got a lovely home in upstate New York, they’re practically newlyweds, and they have no kids to interrupt their comfortable life together. But one day, Tom returns home to find Karen has vanished - her car’s gone and it seems she left in a rush. She even left her purse - complete with phone and ID - behind.There's a knock on the door - the police are there to take Tom to the hospital where his wife has been admitted. She had a car accident, and lost control as she sped through the worst part of town.The accident has left Karen with a concussion and a few scrapes.
Still, she’s mostly okay - except that she can’t remember what she was doing or where she was when she crashed. The cops think her memory loss is highly convenient, and they suspect she was up to no good. Karen returns home with Tom, determined to heal and move on with her life. Then she realizes something’s been moved. Something’s not quite right. Someone’s been in her house. And the police won't stop asking questions.
Because in this house, everyone’s a stranger. Everyone has something they’d rather keep hidden. Something they might even kill to keep quiet.
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- cozell dyer freeman
- 2018-09-01
good read
pretty decent story with a twisted ending. definitely did not predict it to end the way it did
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-04-26
Meh
It was interesting but I didn't like the ending. Wasn't worth the wait. There are better, similar thrillers out there.
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- naturalbeauty
- 2018-01-20
Blilliant!
I was captivated by every chapter, honestly listen to the first 36 chapters in 8 hours. I just couldn't stop listening, I had to know what was going to happen next!! Well done!!
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- Julie
- 2018-01-30
Loved this audiobook!
I really loved this book. It was my first audiobook in a while and made the drive go by quick. I love the narrators voice and will look for more titles she reads. The book was suspenseful and really made you think and wonder. Highly recommend.
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- Lisa Jolley
- 2017-10-12
What if?
What if the people in your life are not the people you think you know more than anyone else in the World? Trust no one!!
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- Angie
- 2023-02-17
Great read
Great book !!!
twisty ending love that
I’d read more by this author
Very good book
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- AFH
- 2024-08-22
Absolutely Brilliant, Suspenseful and Captivating !!!
What an AMAZING Book. I was enthralled from the beginning to end. One of the best books I’ve ever listened to. So many thrills, suspense and twists in this remarkable book by my favourite Shari Lapena. She is such a brilliant writer and knows how to keep her readers on the edge of your seat. I started this book late at night and could not put it down. I listened to it through the night until 6:00 am. I don’t regret the lack of sleep.
Absolutely LOVED IT..
Very beautifully narrated by Tavia Gilbert. Such a wonderful voice with the captivating tone and tenor to keep you listening and enjoying and getting lost in the story.
Most Amazing Book ever. I wish I could give it a 10+.
Definitely Worth a Credit.
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- Rose
- 2017-10-31
What a great listen!
This is my first real listen and love of an audible. I really enjoyed both the narrator and the story so much! I literally listened whenever and wherever I could to know what was going to happen next!
The best or worse thing is I was always sure of what was going to happen next but was always left in awe right until the end!!!
I suggest this book t
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-09-26
unbelievable! the things people do.
i loved the story even though the ending was confusing. may need to listen again.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-08-29
A Must Listen
Awesome book, good twist and the reader is so easy to listen to. A must listen
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