Description
The Couple Next Door is a heart-pounding domestic thriller about how fragile the illusion of a perfect life can be. Anne and Marco Conti are an ordinary couple, but one night they attend a dinner party next door, leaving their baby daughter sleeping in her crib — and when they return, she’s gone.
The investigation exposes secrets, lies, and betrayals in both their marriage and their lives. Each twist deepens the mystery, making readers question everyone’s motives. Shari Lapena expertly builds tension with sharp prose and relentless pacing, exploring how fear, guilt, and desperation can drive people to unimaginable actions.
Themes of parental guilt, trust, and the hidden fractures beneath seemingly happy facades make The Couple Next Door an addictive, fast-paced thriller that leaves readers breathless until the final shocking revelation.