She Didn't See It Coming

From the acclaimed No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author behind EVERYONE HERE IS LYING comes a captivating psychological thriller that will keep you on edge. Bryden and Sam seem to have achieved the ideal life: successful careers, a chic apartment in an upscale condominium, a network of supportive friends, and a beloved daughter to complete their perfect picture. But everything changes with one phone call. Sam is at work when he learns that Bryden, who was at home that day, failed to pick up their daughter from daycare. Rushing home, he is unsettled to find Bryden’s car parked in the underground garage. Inside, everything appears normal - her laptop is open, her phone is close by, and her keys rest in their usual spot in the hallway. However, Bryden is mysteriously absent. It's as though she vanished without a trace. The mystery deepens as the clock ticks and uncertainty spreads through their community, prompting a wave of questions. Suddenly, the facade of their picture-perfect past begins to fade, their secure condo feels less so, and those once considered trustworthy - friends, neighbors, even family - now seem potentially unreliable. Lauded as 'A modern master of the psychological thriller' by Steve Cavanagh and dubbed 'The queen of page-turners' by Andrea Mara, Shari Lapena expertly weaves a tale that keeps the reader guessing until the final moment, as noted by Paula Hawkins. Clare Mackintosh echoes these sentiments, affirming Lapena’s status as an unparalleled storyteller of complex family dynamics.