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Not a Happy Family

Written 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

Crime Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Nobody does a vicious family circle like Shari Lapena. Highly recommended
In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page
Queen of the modern crime novel Shari Lapena is back with another tale of murder...Shari will keep you guessing until the very end
A cross between Big Little Lies and Miss Marple, we reckon this one could be destined for the screen some time soon
Dramatic, tense and satisfying murder mystery
A brilliant read
With wholly unlikeable characters and a fast-paced plot, this book will keep you guessing until the last page!
A deliciously dark family drama...Buckle up for a fast-paced drive into the damning and dysfunctional secrets of one family.
All stars
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I have read 'An Unwanted Guest' by the author which I still rank higher, but this story was different and I hope to read more from the author soon.

My second read from the author. Interesting characters

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