The Paris Apartment: The unmissable new murder mystery thriller for 2022 from the No.1 bestselling and award winning author of The Guest List

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Escape to Paris with Lucy Foley’s “The Paris Apartment,” a pulse-pounding mystery that plunges you into a world of hidden secrets and dangerous liaisons. From the acclaimed author of “The Guest List,” this standalone thriller centers on Jess, who seeks refuge with her brother Ben in a Parisian apartment, only to find him vanished. Inside the walls of No. 12 Rue des Amants, a cast of intriguing characters resides: a watchful concierge, a scorned lover, and a string of suspicious neighbors, each with something to hide. As Jess frantically searches for Ben, she unravels a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried resentments. Foley expertly layers atmosphere and suspense, drawing readers into the dark heart of this Parisian building. With sharp prose and unexpected twists, “The Paris Apartment” is a gripping read perfect for fans of literary thrillers and locked-room mysteries. Discover why readers are calling it a “book of the year” and a worthy successor to “The Guest List.” A New York Times bestseller and a thrilling journey into the shadows of the City of Lights.

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*The Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times bestseller*

Discover the new murder mystery thriller from the No.1, million-copy bestseller, Lucy Foley
Compelling, up-all-night reading Erin Kelly
Atmosphere you can cut with a knifeAlex Michaelides
Cunningly constructed Louise Candlish
Gloriously twisty Ruth Ware
Perfect for a lost weekend The Times

Welcome to No.12 rue des Amants

A beautiful old apartment block, far from the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower and the bustling banks of the Seine. Where nothing goes unseen, and everyone has a story to unlock.
The watchful concierge
The scorned lover
The prying journalist
The nave student
The unwanted guest
There was a murder here last night.
A mystery lies behind the door of apartment three.

Who holds the key?

What readers are saying about The Paris Apartment:
One to devour entirely in one delicious sitting. Stupendous
Twisty and mysterious and surprising
Had me gripped right from the beginning
‘Has book of the year written all over it
A page-turner with an amazing setting
A fabulously tense and mysterious read!
The Paris Apartment was a New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/e 06/03/2022
The Guest List was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 14/09/2022
The Guest List was the Goodreads Choice Awards winner for Crime & Mystery 2020

Dive into the captivating world of secrets and suspense with Lucy Foley's *The Paris Apartment*, a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. From the No.1 bestselling and award-winning author of *The Guest List*, this unmissable thriller transports you to the heart of Paris, but far from the glittering tourist hotspots. Step inside No. 12 rue des Amants, a seemingly ordinary apartment building concealing a web of hidden lives and simmering resentments. Jess arrives in Paris seeking refuge with her half-brother, Ben. However, she finds him missing, his apartment in disarray, and a chilling sense of unease permeating the air. As Jess desperately searches for Ben, she's drawn into the lives of the building's enigmatic residents. Foley masterfully crafts a cast of compelling characters, each harboring their own secrets and motives. There's the watchful concierge, a silent observer with a keen eye for detail; the scorned lover, consumed by jealousy and regret; the prying journalist, hungry for a story and willing to dig deep; the naive student, innocently entangled in a dangerous game; and the unwanted guest, whose presence raises suspicion and unease. As Jess delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a dark truth lurking behind the elegant facade of the apartment building. Every resident becomes a suspect, and every clue leads to more questions than answers. Who is hiding something, and who knows more than they're letting on? Was Ben involved in something dangerous, or is he simply a victim of circumstance? The answers are hidden within the walls of apartment three, but unlocking them could come at a deadly cost. *The Paris Apartment* is a masterclass in suspense, expertly weaving together multiple perspectives and timelines to create a truly immersive reading experience. Foley's evocative prose brings the city of Paris to life, painting a vivid picture of its hidden corners and atmospheric streets. The intricate plot twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end, as the shocking truth is finally revealed. Building on the success of *The Guest List*, which won the Goodreads Choice Award for Crime & Mystery in 2020, *The Paris Apartment* has also achieved phenomenal success, earning rave reviews and topping bestseller lists, including The New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/e 06/03/2022 and The Guest List was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 14/09/2022. This is a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware, and Alex Michaelides. Prepare to be captivated by this atmospheric and suspenseful thriller that will leave you breathless.
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0008384983

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9780008384982

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