Everyone Here Is Lying: A Novel
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“Lapena’s books are addictive!”—Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid
“The most addictive book I’ve read in ages—so slick and disquieting and clever. Just brilliant.” —Lisa Jewell
Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
Welcome to Stanhope. A safe neighborhood. A place for families.
William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he’s been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter, Avery, unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.
Hours later, Avery’s family declares her missing.
Suddenly Stanhope doesn’t feel so safe. And William isn’t the only one on his street who’s hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery’s neighbors become increasingly unhinged.
Who took Avery Wooler?
Nothing will prepare you for the truth.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“Lapena’s books are addictive!”—Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid
“The most addictive book I’ve read in ages—so slick and disquieting and clever. Just brilliant.” —Lisa Jewell
Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
Welcome to Stanhope. A safe neighborhood. A place for families.
William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he’s been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter, Avery, unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.
Hours later, Avery’s family declares her missing.
Suddenly Stanhope doesn’t feel so safe. And William isn’t the only one on his street who’s hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery’s neighbors become increasingly unhinged.
Who took Avery Wooler?
Nothing will prepare you for the truth.
Don’t waste your money they both fell off the wall in the first few days –
so good!
I didn’t want it to end!!! I devoured this book and will get the rest of her books! I want a sequel please!!
Kiwes –
Liars Were Everywhere. . .
It never ceases to amaze me when one mistake can blow up and turn into something so huge you might otherwise have missed, if it wasn’t for how that mistake impacted so many lives.Dr. William Wooler was having an affair. He didn’t mean for it to happen but this cute young woman working as a volunteer at the same hospital where he worked just happened to come into his line of vision and the rest, as they say, is history.The problem was Nora, his side chick, was married too. Both of them had children as well. They didn’t mean to fall in love with each other and yearned to start new lives with each other, if it weren’t for those pesky spouses of theirs. 🙄Nora began feeling too guilty about the deceit to her husband and on her last night with William, unbeknownst to him, she told him it was over. Just like that! Point! Blank! Period! William was irate. They loved one another. How on earth was she just going to up and leave him now?William drove home because he knew the house would be empty. His wife was at work, the kids were in school and he needed a place all to himself so he could think things through.Hmm…problem was when he got home, he wasn’t alone. His daughter, Avery, was there. What in the heck was she doing home? Turns out the school gave her detention and instead of waiting for her brother, as her parents had a million times told her to do, she decided to go home instead. Her brother was also the same person who told her where the hidden spare key was kept, so what was the harm, right?Dr. Wooler was angry that the love of his life just called it quits. He wanted some alone time to get his mind right and here sat his daughter working on his last nerve. Off the bat, William wanted to know why Avery was home and she got mouthy with her father and him already being in a foul mood, struck his daughter in the face knocking her to the floor. Instantly he regretted slapping his daughter but he couldn’t help himself. He had too many emotions going on that his daughter just didn’t understand.As you can imagine, she recoiled from his quick embrace and he kept apologizing to her that he didn’t mean it and to please not mention this to her mother but Avery just gave him a look and that made William all the more guilty for having struck his daughter in the face.He needed air and to get out of this house. So, he grabbed his keys and left his daughter in the kitchen. Several hours later, William’s wife blows up his phone. He dreaded answering because he knew his daughter must have said something but the call he was expecting to get wasn’t what he got. Avery was missing. Wait…what?Yes, Dr. Wooler’s daughter went missing. How on earth could that be? He just saw his daughter a few hours ago in the kitchen. Where could she have gone that fast? As he was thinking of all of these things, his wife was frantic with worry and he immediately went home to be with his wife and son. They alert the authorities and the nightmare of being a parent of a missing child has officially begun. Where was Avery?OMG! When I tell you I was glued to the pages of my Kindle I couldn’t tap fast enough to get to the next page. I have to give a special shout out to the Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont, PA for the awesome recommendation of this book. When you fill out a profile of the types of books you like and pay a fee for the book and shipping, they will send you a book based on your selection and they nailed it for me. I’m definitely going to try that service again with them. Awesome!This is one of those stories like I mentioned at the beginning of my review that one mistake can morph into something that you didn’t see coming. I think Dr. Wooler has more than learned his mistake a bit too late, but oh well. Even though I enjoyed the story so much, there were times I felt the book dragged a little and could have ended much sooner than it did, but having said that, I still had fun reading it and finding out all the tea on the people in the town of Stanhope. I tell ya those small towns can be a doosie.
Pudlitz –
Decent story, but…
I have read several of her books and generally liked them, but this one missed the mark. The author created a totally unrealistic character in the 9 year old Avery. No nine year old would ever think or behave like that! That spoiled it for me.
Kindle Customer –
Twist after twist after twist.
Shari Lapena can tell a story like no other. I have read all of her books and she never disappoints.
Yolanda –
Another great read
A very good story. I would give this book a 5, but making Avery a nine year old is not realistic. She’s too smart and manipulative for a nine year old. I know how difficult some youngsters can truly be. However, if she had been 12 or 13, it would have been more believable.Still, I’ve enjoyed all of Lapena’s books that I have read, and I will continue to do so.
AB –
Wow!!!
This book had me hooked from page one! I couldn’t put it down. Second book I’ve read by this author, and am looking forward to reading more from her.
SatyJenk –
A sharp, addictive thriller where everyone has secrets—and no one tells the truth.
This was my introduction to Shari Lapena as an author, and she did not disappoint.In the quiet suburb of Stanhope, nine-year-old Avery Wooler disappears. But Avery isn’t your average missing child—she’s manipulative, calculating, and possibly a sociopath. As detectives dig in, the town’s polished surface cracks wide open. Adultery, lies, jealousy, and long-buried grudges spill out, and suddenly everyone looks guilty.Told through multiple POVs—from grieving parents to suspicious neighbors to the investigators themselves—the story spirals with tension and shocking twists. Then we get Avery’s perspective, and everything explodes. It’s unsettling, electric, and flips the entire plot on its head.The truth? Maybe. Maybe not.This was a tangled, fast-paced ride where no one can be trusted, and every answer leads to more questions. Lapena delivers a psychological thriller that’s as addictive as it is chilling.Final Verdict: A gripping, twisty, and unforgettable first read from Shari Lapena. I’m hooked.
Laurel-Rain Snow –
SECRETS & LIES…
Welcome to Stanhope. A safe neighborhood. A place for families.William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he’s been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter, Avery, unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.Hours later, Avery’s family declares her missing.Suddenly Stanhope doesn’t feel so safe. And William isn’t the only one on his street who’s hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery’s neighbors become increasingly unhinged.Who took Avery Wooler?Nothing will prepare you for the truth.MY THOUGHTS:What can happen in a safe neighborhood, and why are the characters of Everyone Here Is Lying doing everything in their power to keep secrets?It all began with a secret love affair, and a difficult child sent home from school after misbehaving.A day when one woman breaks up with her lover, sending him home early that day. And when a child is dismissed from school because of her terrible behavior.Avery walks home from school after being dismissed, and her father walks in on her afterwards. They argue, he slaps her, and then everything changes.Does he leave, or does he take her away?When nobody knows what happened to Avery, the police search and question everyone on the street.Many of the neighborhood are connected in one way or another. When answers are not forthcoming, we are left to wonder.As the story unfolds, the reader is glued to the pages. A 5 star read.***
Amazon Customer –
En ny bra bok av kanadensiskan Shari Lapena. Ofta en twist på slutet i hennes böcker och spännande intrig i övrigt.
Greg S –
Loved the book – has a lot of turns to make it a page turner all the way.
Núria –
Me lo quería leer como libro “puente” entre dos lecturas exigentes (una previa de historia y una posterior de literatura decimonónica). Bueno, pues resultó ser un puente muy corto, porque me lo leí en 6 horas (400 páginas). Con eso lo digo todo.
Alice B. –
Brilliant story, kept me on the edge the whole time.
Maria –
Como siempre, ShariLapena no decepciona