A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena is a psychological mystery published in 2017, with a suspenseful plot centred around a woman with amnesia and the dark secrets hidden in her home.
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Book Blurb
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 realises 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.
About the Author
Shari Lapena is a Canadian author known for her psychological thrillers and suspense novels. Before she became both a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, she was a lawyer and English teacher.
Shari Lapena’s books often involve intricate plots, unexpected twists, and exploration of the dark secrets that can unravel seemingly ordinary lives. She has gained popularity for her ability to create suspenseful and gripping stories within the thriller genre.
What to read next
If you enjoyed this book, I’d definitely recommend reading more books by Shari Lapena, such as The Couple Next Door and Happiness Economics.
If you’re a fan of Shari Lapena’s psychological thrillers, you may also enjoy books by Harlan Coben and Lisa Jewell.
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