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An Unwanted Guest - by Shari Lapena (Paperback)

An Unwanted Guest - by  Shari Lapena (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>AN INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER <p/>The twisty new thriller from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Couple Next Door </i>and <i>A Stranger in the House</i> <p/>A weekend retreat at a cozy mountain lodge is supposed to be the perfect getaway . . . but when the storm hits, no one is getting away</b> <p/>It's winter in the Catskills and Mitchell's Inn, nestled deep in the woods, is the perfect setting for a relaxing--maybe even romantic--weekend away. It boasts spacious old rooms with huge woodburning fireplaces, a well-stocked wine cellar, and opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just curling up with a good murder mystery. <p/>So when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and a blizzard cuts off the electricity--and all contact with the outside world--the guests settle in and try to make the best of it. <p/>Soon, though, one of the guests turns up dead--it <i>looks</i> like an accident. But when a second guest dies, they start to panic. <p/>Within the snowed-in paradise, something--or someone--is picking off the guests one by one. And there's nothing they can do but hunker down and hope they can survive the storm--and one another.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for </b><i><b>An Unwanted Guest: </b> <p/></i>"A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie."<i> <br><i><b>-Good Housekeeping</b></i><br></i><br>"Proving that time periods may change but people do not, Lapena delivers a solid whodunit with an ending that would make Dame Christie proud." <br><i><b>-USA Today</b></i> <p/>"Another nail-biter perfect for an all-nighter." <br><b>-Entertainment Weekly</b> <p/>"Shari Lapena has set up a chilling version of what Agatha Christie called 'the locked room mystery' (and it couldn't be better for a cold winter afternoon) . . . Sometimes, nothing beats a classic mystery set-up."<br><b>-PureWow</b> <p/>"A new thriller that will give you serious Agatha Christie vibes . . . if you're one of the many people who counts [<i>And Then There Were None</i>] among their favorite books, you will love <i>An Unwanted Guest</i>. . . A deftly crafted and expertly paced thriller that will keep readers guessing (and terrified) until the very end." <br><b>-</b><i><b>Bustle</b> <p/></i>"This compelling and realistic modern take on the country-house mystery will gain new fans for the author and is definitely one to hand to devotees of Agatha Christie (and her modern interpreter, Sophie Hannah)."<i><br></i><b>-</b><i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/>"An intriguing cast, an isolated location, a raging storm and the threat of death in every dark corner: <i> An Unwanted Guest </i>reads like Agatha Christie with a shot of adrenalin. Clear your desk before you start it because you won't want to put it down." <br><b>-Gilly Macmillan, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>I Know You Know</i></b> <p/>"Lapena has written a great whodunit, with a delicious Christie-like vibe. Fans of the author's first novel will want this, and anyone who savors a well-crafted murder mystery will gobble it up!" <br><b><i>-Library Journal </i>(starred review)</b> <p/><b>Praise for <i>A Stranger in the House: </i></b> <p/>"Lapena's <i>A Stranger in the House</i> will have you sleeping with the lights on for weeks." <br><i><b>--Bustle</b></i> <p/>"Smart and suspenseful. . . you'll never see the ending coming." <br><i>--<b>PureWow</b></i> <p/> "So much suspense. So many twists. Good luck sleeping tonight."<i> <br><b>--Hello Giggles</b></i> <p/>"So many dizzying twists you'd better not drive after reading!" <br><b>--Linwood Barclay, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Parting Shot</i></b> <p/>"Smart, twisty and compulsive. Suspense and suspicion accumulate relentlessly, toying with your expectations and your emotions right up until the packs-a-punch ending. Don't miss it, and don't expect to be able to put it down." <br><b>--Gilly Macmillan, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Perfect Girl</i></b> <p/>"A diverting page-turner.<br><i><b>--Publishers Weekly</b></i> <p/>Great suspense and lots of twists. <br><b><i>--The Toronto Sta</i>r</b> <p/>Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful storytelling until the stunning twist at the end. . . memorable. <br><b><i>--Associated Press</i></b> <p/><b>Praise for <i>The Couple Next Door: </i></b> <p/>"Meticulously crafted and razor sharp. <i>The Couple Next Door</i> lingers long after you turn the final page." <br><b>--Harlan Coben, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Fool Me Once</i></b> <p/>"The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages." <br><b>--<i>People<br></i></b><br>"Provocative and shocking. One crime, an entire neighborhood of suspects, secrets and lies. How well do we ever know those around us? <i>The Couple Next Door</i> 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."<b> <br>--Lisa Gardner, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Find Her<br></i><br></b>"I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the story line. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!" <br><b>--Sue Grafton, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of<i> X</i></b> <p/>"Real men read women writers-because of books like this. Trust me." <br><b>--Lee Child, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Make Me <p/></i></b>"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." <br><b>--Tess Gerritsen, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of<i> Playing with Fire</i></b> <p/>"Expertly paced and finely crafted, <i>The Couple Next Door</i> is a gripping thriller of the highest order. I couldn't put it down."<b> <br>--A. J. Banner, bestselling author of <i>The Good Neighbor <p/></i></b>"Gripped me from the very beginning to the very end!" <br>--<b>Becky Masterman, author of <i>Rage Against the Dying <p/></i></b>"Brilliant! This utterly riveting psychological thriller hurtles along at breakneck speed, never giving you the opportunity to catch your breath. Twisty, turny, and unputdownable." <b>--C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of <i>The Lie</i><br></b><br>"Exquisitely torturous tension."<b> <br>--NPR.org</b> <p/>"Where did that baby go! It's hard not to read to the end to find out, and the twists waiting there are gratifyingly clever."<br><b>--<i>USA Today</i> <p/></b>"The many never-saw-them-coming twists and questionable characters . . . will keep you on the edge of your seat. First-time novelist Lapena's writing is spare and tense, and it makes <i>The Couple Next Door</i> a compulsive read. The last line is absolutely a killer."<b><i> <br>--Good Housekeeping</i><br></b><br>"[A] well-sculpted domestic thriller . . . highly suspenseful . . . Twists are subtly revealed with aplomb, taking the story to increasingly unpredictable levels." <br><b><i>--</i>The Associated Press</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Shari Lapena</b> is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers <i>The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, Someone We Know, The End of Her</i>, and <i>Not a Happy Family, </i> which have all been <i>New York Times</i> and <i>The Sunday Times</i> (London) bestsellers. Her books have been sold in thirty-seven territories around the world. She lives in Toronto.

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