Shari Lapena

CanadianCrimePsychological Thrillerb. 1960

Shari Lapena is a Canadian novelist, best known for her psychological thrillers. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a lawyer and an English teacher. Her novels are characterized by domestic suspense, intricate plots involving ordinary people in extraordinary crises, and have been translated into numerous languages and optioned for film and television adaptations. Lapena's works often explore themes of trust, suspicion, and the secrets hidden within seemingly ordinary lives.

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Awards

['Sunburst Award (shortlist, Things Go Flying)', 'Stephen Leacock Award (finalist, Happiness Economics)', 'WHSmith Book of the Year (The Couple Next Door)']

Notable Works

['The Couple Next Door', 'A Stranger in the House', 'An Unwanted Guest', 'Someone We Know', 'The End of Her', 'Not a Happy Family', 'Everyone Here Is Lying', 'What Have You Done?']