• A Stranger in the House

  • By: Shari Lapena
  • Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
  • Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,371 ratings)

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A Stranger in the House

By: Shari Lapena
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2017 Shari Lapena (P)2017 Penguin Audio

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  • 04-27-18

not recommended

it was a very predictable story. the narrator was flat. I didn't enjoy this book .

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Just okay...

I saw all the great reviews and decided to try this book. For me it seemed to really drag on. I felt like I knew what the ending was going to be right from the start and I wasn’t wrong. I struggled to get to the end and I only did that because I wanted this book to prove me wrong. I was disappointed. The narrator was alright but you can tell by the inflection in her voice what is going to happen before it happens. She gives away the next step.

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Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book! It kept me guessing throughout and it was hard not to listen to it all in one sitting!

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so good!

You'll stay hooked until the last page!
Everything about this audio book was done very well!

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It’s really good!

I loved this book!! It was interesting from beginning to end! I didn’t expect the ending. But I do feel like some parts were drawn out a bit too long like it had a lil fluff in there BUT OVERALL GREAT READ.

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Mind blowing!!

Such a great plot, exceptional reading, and will absolutely keep you guessing until the very end!!

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Good book.

It was good. Kept my interest even though I kind of figured what was going to happen. Good narrator voice. Some drive me crazy 😂

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BEST STORY IN A FEW MONTHS!!!!!

I HOPE FOR A SEQUEL!!!!!! THIS HAD ME ENTHRALLED THROUGH THE ENTIRE STORY!!!!!! LOVE SHARI LAPENA'S BOOKS!!!!!

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  • 08-14-19

Perfect read from start to finish

What an amazing book!Loved the narrators voice..so many twists and turns throughout book.very nice pace and kept me interested

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I love this author!

Shari Lapina does such a great job keeping you on your toes! There are so many twists and turns! I definitely recommend!

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