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A Stranger in the House: A Novel by Shari Lapena (2017 ed.)

Shari Lapena’s A Stranger in the House is a fast‑paced psychological thriller that explores how little we truly know the people closest to us—and how quickly an ordinary life can unravel. When Karen Krupp returns home with a concussion and no memory of where she has been, her husband Tom is relieved she’s safe but unsettled by what she can’t explain.

As police investigate a nearby murder, Karen becomes a person of interest. Surveillance footage, missing time, and unsettling clues suggest she may not be the innocent victim she appears to be. Meanwhile, secrets surface within the neighborhood, revealing hidden resentments, private fears, and carefully constructed lies.

Told through shifting perspectives, Lapena builds relentless tension as suspicion tightens and trust erodes. Every character harbors something to hide, and each revelation raises new questions about guilt, identity, and self‑deception.

Clever, chilling, and compulsively readable, A Stranger in the House is a gripping domestic thriller for readers who enjoy sharp twists, unreliable memories, and page‑turning suspense that lingers long after the final chapter.

Copyright: This hardcover copy published by Viking in 2017 with cover art including “NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR”.

Condition: Good. 

ISBN-10: 073522112X

ISBN-13: 9780735221123

Dewey Decimal: 813.6