The Couple Next Door

A Novel

By: Shari Lapena

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Not a Happy Family

“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People

“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton

It all started at a dinner party. . .

A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .

Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.

Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years.

What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.

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The book was predictable and unrealistic. Don't get me wrong, it was entertaining but it was not hard to guess what was going to happen. The narrator was a bit dramatic.

on the edge of my seat

loved this book! my first experience with an audible book....I couldn't stop listening! thanks, Amazon, for this trial and 2 free unable books!!!! I am hooked!

Today on "dumb criminals"

This was truly a captivating story. Anne and Marco, come home one night from a party to discover their infant daughter has gone missing without a trace. This leads to a media circus, an investigation and a whole lot of pointed fingers.

This started out underwhelming for me. But once it revved up, I couldn't stop listening. I became suspicious of everyone and immediately started drawing my own conclusions. Anne is unstable, Marco is insecure, the neighbors are sketchy, and Anne's parents were a bit "too perfect". Basically you're left not wanting to believe anyone. In the end, the swindler gets swindler and... no body wins. if you like stories like Gone girl, you'll enjoy this one. The characters are incredibly flawed but beautifully dynamic. Their unreliability made for a classic "who done it" feeling throughout the book.

The narrator was a bit dry. It took me awhile to get interested because he delivery wasn't the most exciting.

Who Has The Baby

The above name would have been a wonderful name for this page listening audiobook. I loved it.....from beginning to the surprising conclusion... Narrator and writer did an excellent job of suspence and on the edge of my seat....wondering if the baby was alive dead....J won't ruin it for you, read the cliffhanger for yourself.
Author DeAnn DeVille Review

Give it time...

The first half of this book was stilted and predictable in a Fargo-esque kind of way. The narration was annoying in its over-pronunciation of the text and an almost sub par, amateurish quality. I thought I had figured out the plot. But I was wrong. The second half of the book came alive and the narration improved, particularly with the character voices. Things relaxed technically as the story heated up. In the end, I was hanging on the edge of my seat. Definitely not "The Girl on the Train" quality as advertised, but better than expected. If you can abide with the beginning, you will be rewarded at the end. Not the best book I ever read, but it did get better. Marco was unlikable, even as a victim, and didn't get the comeuppance he deserved, but who am I to judge. Interesting plot, if you have the patience to wait a long time to realize it. Worth the read. But you must give it time.