**THIS INDIGO EXCLUSIVE EDITION INCLUDES A DELUXE FOIL COVER AND A BONUS DRAMATIS PERSONAE SECTION**
"No one does suburban paranoia like Shari Lapena." —Ruth Ware
The new gripping novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.
When a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: Can the detectives find her before it's too late?
Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple.
Then Sam receives a call at his office. Bryden—working from home that day—has failed to collect their daughter from daycare. Arriving home with their little girl, he finds his wife’s car in the underground garage. Upstairs in their apartment her laptop is open on the table, her cell phone nearby, her keys in their usual place in the hall.
Except Bryden is nowhere to be seen. It’s as if she just walked out.
How can she have disappeared from her own home? And did she even leave the building at all?
With every minute that passes—and as questions swirl around their community—Bryden and Sam’s past seems a little less perfect, their condominium less safe, their friends, neighbours and relatives no longer quite so reliable . . .
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She Didn't See It Coming (Indigo Exclusive Edition)
She Didn't See It Coming is a gripping suburban thriller by Shari Lapena, praised for its twists and turns. Customers find it a great summer read, though opinions on the story vary. The book is lauded for its intricate and exciting narrative.
"The chapters were short, and the story grabbed my attention quickly, making it easy to keep going without getting bored." — D. M.
"I love twists and turns in a tale, and my goodness there’s some of the best ones I’ve ever read this book." — LuanneO
"A real thriller that this author is known for, a fast read that one cant put down until its finished." — Joanne J.
Reviews
Suspect the unexpected.
"Early murder followed by characters with secrets and lies. You suspect many of the characters she fleshes out only to be surprised by the villain."
— Shelley H. (5/5)
Pager Turner
"Just like all of Shari's books it starts right from the first page and is hard to put down to the very end. Like always you are trying on all characters as possible suspects but this one I called a earlier on asking my self what if . . . However the ending to leave with some questions on how it truly ends. Another love of Lari Lapena' and diffinitly reccomend this to everyone that is looking to solve a page turner murder."
— Jessfraser (5/5)
Great Read
"I just finished reading this book and I was not disappointed. Shari Lapena keeps her reader on their toes with interesting plot twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed the book."
— Jo A. (5/5)
👍
"Bought as a gift for a yanky swap, seemed like a hit"
— KimM (4/5)
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lepena was the book I am looking for but I ended up buying She Didn't See it Coming by the sam author.
"I was looking for particular book and could not find it. I stoop the someone who turned out to be the manager and he looked it up on his phone and said there were 19 copies available. he told me to continue browsing and he would look for the book. Unfortunately he could not find them but I appreciated the effort he put into finding it. I bought another book by the same author."
— Corinne R. (5/5)
Gripping and thrilling
"I couldn’t put down this book. I loved the twists and turns and especially the list of all the story’s characters at the beginning which I referred to a few times. A great thriller. The author is one of my favourites."
— Love L. (5/5)
Stood in line for this!
"Just began reading this much anticipated sequel, so far, so good!"
— MariaReads (5/5)
A great discovery
"Why have I not discovered this Canadian mystery/crime writer before? The characters all seem so simple and straight forward in the opening of the book and then, chapter after chapter, we find out more about them and with each revelation, a new level of complexity and intrigue. Very clever moving from scene to scene so that we never lose the threads created in a previous scene. There comes a point half way through this book where it is a struggle to put the book down. Who really murdered Bryden?"
— Malcolm B. (5/5)
Excited
"I’m always so keen to pick up the next book, excited for this one!"
— Brooklyn (5/5)
The title says it all!
"This systery is so well written, It leaves one on the edge wondering what will happen next. I highly recommend it."
— L. D. (5/5)
Q&A
Published date: Jul 29, 2025
Language: English
No. of Pages: 360
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 9780385702263
Dimensions:
6.34" W x
0.94" L x
8.94" H
"Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns—Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game. [She Didn't See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!" —Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment
"I absolutely raced through [She Didn't See It Coming] . . . a pacy and hugely satisfying thriller. Highly recommended." —Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of This is Why We Lied
"I loved this book. I had narrowed it down to three characters and of course I was wrong on all counts! Shari Lapena is one of the very best storytellers." —Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond
"Nobody does it quite like Shari Lapena. Another belter of a page-turner with deliciously flawed characters and genius sleight of hand—this kept me guessing right to the end. Perfection." —Andrea Mara, internationally bestselling author of Someone in the Attic
"Lapena's timely tale mixes the formidable dangers involved with online true-crime addiction with classic police work in a story that will make you wonder what secrets your family and friends are hiding and who, if anyone, you really know or can trust. Lapena's talents shine in this irresistible novel about revenge, betrayal, and secrets." —Kirkus Reviews
"Lapena has written another solid domestic thriller with all the twists and red herrings that her readers have come to expect. The author's fans and those who enjoy twisty domestic thrillers will flock to this one." —Library Journal "[She Didn't See It Coming] is a twisting, gripping, gruesome read with dark undertones, unrelenting psychological suspense and a shocking conclusion that will stay with readers long after they've finished the book." —Booklist
"Lapena is a master of psychological suspense." —CrimeReads
"Lapena lays out the puzzle with a sure hand, and ties everything together in a satisfactory conclusion." —Publishers Weekly
SHARI LAPENA is the internationally bestselling author of eight thrillers, including The Couple Next Door, which have all been New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestsellers. Lapena's books have sold in forty territories around the world. She lives on a farm outside Toronto. She Didn't See It Coming is her ninth thriller.
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