Shari Lapena

Toronto lawyer Shari Lapena's writing career took off when she turned to thrillers. Her first, The Couple Next Door, was a runaway hit when published in 2016, making the New York Times Best Sellers list. She has since published A Stranger in the House and will be releasing her next book An Unwanted Guest in August of 2018. In a few short years, Lapena has made a name for herself in the world of domestic noir. Lapena is also the author of the novels Things Go Flying and Happiness Economics.

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Books by Shari Lapena

​Interviews with Shari Lapena

The Next Chapter2:08Shari Lapena on "The Couple Next Door"

Shari Lapena on her bestselling thriller.

The Candy Palmater Show10:07How Shari Lapena's debut novel became an international bestseller

Toronto author Shari Lapena didn't think she could write a thriller. But her first attempt turned out to be an international success. Lapena's debut novel, "The Couple Next Door," became an international bestseller and just made its Canadian debut.