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Not a Happy Family

By: Shari Lapena
Narrated by: Ellen Archer
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The chilling Sunday Times bestseller perfect for fans of Knives Out. A Richard & Judy Book Club pick.


The unputdownable thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR.

In this family, everyone is keeping secrets - even the dead.

In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense Easter dinner with their three adult children. Who, of course, are devastated.

Or are they? They each stand to inherit millions. They were never a happy family, thanks to their vindictive father and neglectful mother, but perhaps one of them is more disturbed than anyone knew. Did someone snap after that dreadful evening? Or did another person appear later that night with the worst of intentions? That must be what happened. After all, if one of the family were capable of something as gruesome as this, you'd know.

Wouldn't you?

'In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page...' Paula Hawkins

'Nobody does a vicious family circle like Shari Lapena. Highly recommended' Cara Hunter

'Queen of the modern crime novel, Shari Lapena, is back with another tale of murder... Shari will keep you guessing until the very end' Sunday Express

'A cross between Big Little Lies and Miss Marple' Woman's Weekly

'[A] dramatic, tense and satisfying murder mystery' My Weekly


© Shari Lapena 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

©2021 Shari Lapena (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Initially I was going to give up on this one as the story told itself through the characters who appeared to have little substance.. however enough initial twists were used to gain my attention.

Tricky

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Loved this book. Kept me guessing all the way, constantly guessing who did it.

Good book

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I was nicely surprised at this story due to the reviews. I really enjoyed the story it had plenty of twists from the start. It had me enrolled from the being and couldn't put down. Really worth a listen

Terrific

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I give the book 5 stars until the end. I was absolutely engrossed, could not stop listening. The narrator did a great job. But the ending fell flat. There was no twist and I was a bit disappointed. Would recommend though!

Great book but ending fell flat

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Loved this book, with its unlikeable family members & many twists in the plot
Any one of them could have done it. Great narration

Not Happy Families

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Just when you think you’ve worked it out, another twist. It was a great listen.

So many twists

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Wonderful story with twists and turns to keep you searching till the very end.
Beautifully read.
Loved it!!!!

Gripping to the last words

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I absolutely love Shari Lapena's book and had been waiting so long for this book to be released! This kept me riveted from beginning to end. Please write a lot more, cannot wait for the next book!

She does it again!

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Wasn’t sure about this book - title put me off. But enjoyed it. Kept me guessing right to the end

Title put me off

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Although I couldn’t put this book down, I did get annoyed with how the author dragged the story out

Suspenseful

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