Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena

Upcoming Shari Lapena Books

July 28th, 2026: Getting Away with Murder (Standalone)

She Didn't See It Coming (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Shari Lapena, on July 17th, 2025.

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Shari Lapena Stats: The highest rated book by Shari Lapena on Book Notification is She Didn't See It Coming, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Everyone Here Is Lying, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Shari Lapena on Book Notification is The Couple Next Door, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is An Unwanted Guest, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Shari Lapena books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Couple Next Door, An Unwanted Guest, and Not a Happy Family.

List of Shari Lapena Anthologies in Publication Order

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Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena was born in 1960 and is currently 66 years old. Shari Lapena was born in Canada.

Shari Lapena is known for writing in the Mystery and Thriller genres.

Shari Lapena has written 12 standalone novels, starting with Things Go Flying in 2007. The most recently released novel was She Didn't See It Coming, which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Getting Away with Murder which is being released on July 28th, 2026.

Shari Lapena: Awards & Accolades

Lapena's book, The Couple Next Door won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2018.

Shari Lapena books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Couple Next Door was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2016 as well as The Dead Good Reader Award - The Dead Good Recommends Award for Most Recommended Book in 2017. Not a Happy Family was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2021 as well as the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence - Best Crime Novel in 2022. Everyone Here Is Lying was nominated for the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel, in 2024.

Shari Lapena: Lists & Other Mentions

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  4. Linwood Barclay, author of the Promise Falls Series.
  5. Mary Kubica, author of: Local Woman Missing.
  6. Megan Miranda, author of: All the Missing Girls.
  7. Dervla McTiernan, author of the Cormac Reilly Series.
  8. Ragnar Jónasson, author of the Dark Iceland Series.
  9. Amy Tintera, author of: Listen for the Lie.
  10. Blake Pierce, author of the Riley Paige Mystery Series.

Shari Lapena: F.A.Q

When was Shari Lapena Born? How old is Shari Lapena?

Shari Lapena was born in 1960. Shari Lapena is currently 66 years old.

Where was Shari Lapena Born?

Shari Lapena was born in Canada and is Canadian.

What book awards has Shari Lapena won?

The Couple Next Door: Nielsen Awards: Gold Bestseller (2018).

What was the first book Shari Lapena wrote?

The first book written by Shari Lapena was Things Go Flying, published in 2007.

What was the most recent book Shari Lapena wrote?

Her most recently released work was She Didn't See It Coming on July 17th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Shari Lapena?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Shari Lapena book is The Couple Next Door. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Couple Next Door (7.73)
  2. An Unwanted Guest (7.71)
  3. Not a Happy Family (7.85)
  4. A Stranger in the House (7.50)
  5. Someone We Know (8.06)

What genres does Shari Lapena Write?

Shari Lapena primarily writes in the Mystery and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Domestic Thriller, and Small Town Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Shari Lapena?

Shari Lapena has a new book coming out on July 28th, 2026 called Getting Away with Murder.

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How many books has Shari Lapena written?

Shari Lapena has written 12 books excluding contributions to anthologies. All of her books are Standalone Novels.

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