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Shari Lapena's "The Couple Next Door" - the million-copy thriller phenomenon that dominated bestseller lists across continents. What dark secrets lurk behind your neighbors' walls? The book that sold 263,417 UK copies in just 17 weeks will keep you guessing until dawn.
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When the Perfect Family Shatters
Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all - a beautiful home, successful careers, and an adorable six-month-old daughter named Cora. But one fateful night, their picture-perfect life crumbles when they make a decision that will haunt them forever. With their babysitter canceling last minute, they choose to attend a dinner party next door anyway, leaving baby Cora alone in her crib. They take the baby monitor and check on her every half hour. What could possibly go wrong? Everything, as it turns out. When they return home shortly after 1 a.m., they discover their front door ajar and Cora's crib empty. In an instant, their comfortable suburban existence transforms into a nightmare. Anne's piercing scream fills the house as Marco stands frozen in shock. Within minutes, their home becomes a crime scene, crawling with police officers and detectives who immediately begin to wonder: could the parents themselves be involved?
Secrets Behind Closed Doors
The Unraveling of Trust
The Shocking Truth
The Mastermind Revealed
The Darkness Within
The Price of Perfection
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