She Didn’t See It Coming: A Novel

Bryden and Sam seem to be the perfect couple. That façade falls away quickly when Bryden goes missing from their apartment. Her computer, keys, and phone are still on the table, and her car is in the garage. As the police begin the search for Bryden, a lot of secrets begin to spill out, not just in their life, but also in the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone has something to hide. Despite all the secrets, She Didn’t See It Coming

Lapena does such a good job with her domestic thrillers. Almost too good of a job, because you always start to look at the people around you a little differently when you finish one of her stories. The only downside of this story was that the writing tended to be full of statements. The story was there, but you’re reading other people’s thoughts, and they didn’t feel connected or emotional, just statements. That seemed different from her other books. Overall, it is a good mystery to add to your collection, but maybe not her best work.