There was a whole side plot with Nora’s husband thinking about killing her, but he didn’t do anything. They just hated each other. As the story unfolds, Avery goes missing, and the police get involved in the search. William is trapped in a web of guilt and fear, unable to admit he saw his daughter before she disappeared. Suspicions arise, and the whole neighborhood is under scrutiny. As witnesses speculate about potential harassment, everyone's lives are turned upside down.

Kids do run away from home. I have an old diary I wrote when I was ten where I threaten to do it. Plus, the book emphasizes over and over how difficult Avery is. 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!" - Ashley AudrainCall me callous, but I love a plot where an adulterer gets hoisted by his own petard. But William isn’t the only one hiding things and one by one, the secrets are disclosed. William Wooler has been having an affair, with his beautiful neighbor, Nora-an affair that ended unexpectedly this afternoon at a motel up the road. Why didn’t William and Nora get rid of their burner phones? Each of them spends a HUGE amount of time worrying that they are going to get caught and the phones are going to be found, but they do nothing about it.

You can always rely on Shari Lapena to deliver a suspenseful, tightly woven domestic thriller and Everyone Here Is Lying doesn’t disappoint…” 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. A] fast-paced whodunit. . . Not a Happy Family works well as a crime novel, and there are some fun surprises. Overall, Lapena has produced another engaging and entertaining read." ETA: The library didn’t cooperate so Marialyce, my reading buddy, and I didn’t get our copies at the same time but we did enjoy discussing it when we both finished. (This was memorable enough that I didn’t forget the plot as soon as I finished!) Her dad William is hardly a Father or Husband of the Year candidate, but is he guilty of doing harm to his daughter?Someone We Know is a tour de force of thriller writing. Shari Lapena proves yet again that she is the mistress of the pacy plot, cliff edge tension and menacing suburban claustrophobia. Fans will be delighted and if you haven't read her books yet, then why on earth not?" Colson Whitehead talks about Crook Manifesto (Doubleday)and Harlem in the ’70swith the NYT Book Review podcast. NYT also shares a selection of photos of Harlem from the time period. On the other hand, the characters were dead on perfect. Each more unlikeable than the last, the best was most certainly saved until the end. I don’t want to say too much, but with a manipulative, evil child at the center of the plot, plenty of fun was sure to be had. What was even more enjoyable, however, was the dealing out of punishments for each of the character’s transgressions. One by one, they each most certainly got exactly what they deserved.

This novel revolves around a missing nine-year-old girl who walks home alone from school instead of waiting for her older brother. Local detectives search for answers beginning with questioning all the neighbours. 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. Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door 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. Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' Sarah Vaughan

Everyone Here is Lying also reminded me of the old story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It’s a story about a troublesome child who gets kidnapped and turns out to be more trouble than he’s worth. Everyone Here Is Lying is classic Shari Lapena. Impossible to know what's coming next. Just like The Couple Next Door, you simply can't put it down." - Robert Gold

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!" NYT has a feature on pet cemetery owner turnedfelonturned best-selling ghostwriterLara Love Hardin. 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. The story is told from the omniscient POV so we get to see what everyone's thinking. The best part of the writing is how Lapena perfectly captures each parent’s guilt, the distrust, the what if games that each plays in their mind. The character development is superb. The book brings up how each of us has a violent streak. There’s a great sense of suspense and the tension is taut from beginning to end. I had an inkling how it would resolve and I was right (although I didn’t see the exact scenario). But I wanted to see how the very end would play out and I wasn’t disappointed.The police investigation reveals an underbelly of lies and scandals in their neighborhood. Oh what a web we weave…. Everyone Here Is Lying is a perfectly-plotted thriller that moves whip-fast. It’s filled with lies, betrayals, and so many twists. The ending will make your heart stop. Without a doubt, my new favorite book by Shari Lapena.” LA Times explains what Jonathan Franzen and Joseph Epstein, The Novel, Who Needs It? (Encounter), are missing about the “death of the novel.” 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.