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Not a Happy Family

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

©2021 Shari Lapena (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Fiction

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you have to listen because of all the names in the story not a bad story but a bit long winded

A bit long winded

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6/10 This was a very to-the-point story which i liked, but there was a fair bit of repetition and the reveal wasn’t very spectacular or unexpected.

predictable but good

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I'm a big fan of Shari Lapena's work. Every book is a page turner.

Amazing as always

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Without giving away the ending, I feel cheated of a twist! Very poorly thought out and lacked a real reason for the killer to murder.
Yes, it keeps you guessing but not a lot.

Poor ending

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I enjoyed this book. very easy to get to know the characters and I guessed anyone of them couldve been the guilty party. I wasn't sure right till the very end so it kept my interest and I would recommend it to anyone.

Kept me guessing

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Loved the story, just found the narrator so incredibly robotic- I wasn’t sure if it was intentional. Sounded like AI generated!

Good listen

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An enthralling and compelling family drama. The destructive power of weather and greed coupled with the complexities of the human psyche keep one on a tightrope of emotion and uncertainty

spine chilling

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Brilliant story line! It had me hooked right from the start. Highly recommend, great read!

Couldn't stop listening!

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Some of the story was completely unbelievable and the end could have been so much better. Disappointing.

The reader

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This was good. Easy to listen to. You want to keep picking it up it’s fast paced and captivating. I got through it quickly because I wanted to know what was going to happen next!!

Great!

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