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The Couple Next Door (Special Anniversary Edition): A Novel

Shari Lapena
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The Couple Next Door (Special Anniversary Edition): A Novel

Shari Lapena
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER
#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER
WHSMITH BOOK OF THE YEAR

"Not only a deliciously addictive whodunit, but a why-did-they-do-it as well." —The Globe and Mail

"The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages." —People

"Provocative and shocking. One crime, an entire neighborhood of suspects, secrets and lies. How well do we ever know those around us? The Couple Next Door will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer. Even then, you'll never guess the truth . . . until it's too late." —Lisa Gardner

"I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!" —Sue Grafton

"I thought the read-it-in-one-sitting thing was a cliché. Not any more." —Linwood Barclay

"Gripped me from the very beginning to the very end!" —Becky Masterman

"A twisty, utterly riveting tale that will send readers on a wild roller-coaster ride of emotions. Shocking revelations kept me turning the pages like a madwoman." —Tess Gerritsen

"Expertly paced and finely crafted, The Couple Next Door is a gripping thriller of the highest order. I couldn't put it down." —A. J. Banner

"A plot that doesn't stop surprising until the very last page." —Metro (Toronto)

"The Couple Next Door opens brilliantly. . . . I continued at a breakneck pace to the end." —The Guardian (UK)

"The best white-knuckle ride of the year." —Daily Mail (UK)

"It's hard not to read to the end. . . . The twists waiting there are gratifyingly clever." —USA Today

"This utterly riveting psychological thriller hurtles along at breakneck speed, never giving you the opportunity to catch your breath. Twisty, turny and unputdownable." —C. L. Taylor

"Twists are subtly revealed with aplomb, taking the story to increasingly unpredictable levels. . . . The Couple Next Door is a well-sculpted domestic thriller." —Associated Press

"The tension is high and remains to the last, stunning page." —The Times (UK)

"[A] suspenseful, heart-wrenching debut. . . . After numerous twists and turns, Lapena delivers one final, deftly crafted surprise." —Publishers Weekly

"Brisk prose style and character development are almost beside the point in Lapena's suspense-fiction debut; this is a plot-driven page-turner, and even the most character-focused readers will find it hard to put down." —Booklist

"Exquisitely torturous tension." —NPR

"Lapena unfolds a twisting tale of deceit, betrayal and murder." —Quill & Quire

"The many never-saw-them-coming twists and questionable characters. . . will keep you on the edge of your seat. . . . The Couple Next Door [is] a compulsive read. The last line is absolutely killer." —Good Housekeeping

Overall rating: 3.9611528 / 5 from 798 reviews.

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The Couple Next Door is a captivating novel praised for its gripping plot and unexpected twists. Customers find it to be an engaging and thrilling read that keeps them on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion.

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  • Enjoyment Level: 43%
  • Reading Experience: 47%

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Review highlights

  • "Absolutely love Shari’s style, cannot put the book down, love all the twists!" — Rock
  • "A purely enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to all Girl on the Train and Gone-Girl fans alike!" — RebeccaJane
  • "The couple next door was such a good book." — Jenny L.

Reviews

The couple next door reinforces the idea do we really know our neighbors? They appear nice but something isn't right. This doesn't necessarily make them suspects or does it?

"Reader is snagged at the beginning with the loss of a child. Someone has taken Cora. Parents are next door visiting friends when child is taken. Parents appear a bit careless in their parenting. The wife seems a bit off but is she necessarily a suspect. The wife's parenting get involved. This raises tension a bit and develops the plot naturally. Suspects are questioned but reader isn't sure they are guilty. I couldn't put it down until I knew who did this. Good read!"

— Anonymous (5/5)

Très bon

"L'histoire est très intéressante malgrè les choix questionnables d'un personnage en particulier. A la fin de chaque chapitre je voulais en apprendre d'avantage sur ce couple et leur dynamique. Je le suggère fortement à tous ceux qui aiment les thrillers pas trop compliqués."

— Zoreika (4/5)

Excellent story

"Great story with lots of twists and turns! Canadian author is a bonus!"

— JenK (5/5)

Great title representing this whole storyline!

"On the front of the book a tagline says: ""His mistress is dead. His wife is his only hope. "" Did that not catch your attention? ""His"" wife happens to be the best criminal defense attorney in Washington DC - Sarah Morgan - and he needs her to help save his life! ""He"" is not-so-successful, author-husband Adam who's pretty much got caught with his pants down. He's been in an affair with non-other than a person named Kelly Summers. Of course he's been condoning this behavior because his wife has been too busy for him, being the famous attorney that she is. Now we have a situation! Kelly is found dead in the couple's lake-side cottage, with Adam being the last person to see her alive. So, Adam is arrested on suspicion of murder. Adam 'needs' her like he's never needed her before. She is now aware of his affair - this faces her with the most challenging decision of her life. Does she really know her husband enough to convince a jury he didn't commit murder? Or. . . . . maybe she'll realize she doesn't know him at all!. Let the deliberations begin - not just in the court-house, but in all aspects of her life!"

— Holly P. (5/5)

Excellent title for this book

"As a mystery lover Sheri has become one of my favorite authors. If yo can figure out how the book will end you are better than me."

— Mystery L. (5/5)

Great book

"It was a good book. I didn't see the ending coming. The book was well write."

— Stephanie (4/5)

Good book

"Good book and perfect size to throw in purse or bag."

— Sheri (5/5)

honestly have nothing but

"honestly have nothing but great things to say about this book, i picked it up and couldn’t put it down. the story line just sucks you in and you become invested in the story i got stuck trying to put together the puzzle. my all time favourite books have twists endings and this one is definitely in my top 3, the ending just isn’t what you’d expect you think you’ve figured it out and you know how the story is gonna end and then it suddenly isn’t what you expected at all. i cant recommend Shari Lapena enough i so far have loved all her books just an amazing author."

— Erikafaye (5/5)

Great book!

"A whodunnit type story that I read in a day! Keeps you on your toes with likeable characters."

— Katrina (5/5)

An Okay Read

"Plot was predictable and writing was decent but some parts were repetitive. Despite that, I finished the novel within 2 days just reading during my commute. It's a good palette cleanser, it got me out my reading slump which is why I rated it 3 stars and not 2. Although the plot was nothing out of the ordinary, I still felt a little rush of thrill throughout the novel."

— Aneela (3/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Mar 03, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 336
  • Publisher: Doubleday Canada
  • ISBN: 9780385703635
  • Dimensions: 5.12" W x 0.88" L x 8.02" H
SHARI LAPENA is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, Someone We Know, The End of Her, Not a Happy Family, Everyone Here Is Lying, What Have You Done? and She Didn't See It Coming, which have all been New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestsellers. Her books have been sold in forty territories around the world. She lives on a farm outside Toronto.

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