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Lisa Unger

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Om författaren

Lisa Unger was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1970, but grew up in the Netherlands, England and New Jersey. She received a degree from the New School for Social Research. Before becoming a full-time author, she had a career in publicity. Her works include Sliver of Truth, Die for You, and visa mer Fragile. Beautiful Lies was selected as an International Book of the Month and Black Out won the Silver Medal for popular fiction in the 2008 Florida Book Awards. She has also written books under her maiden name, Lisa Miscione. (Bowker Author Biography) visa färre

Inkluderar namnen: Lisa Unger, Lisa Miscione

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Verk av Lisa Unger

Vackra lögner (2006) 1,569 exemplar
Fragile (2010) 814 exemplar
Black Out (2008) 716 exemplar
Sliver of Truth (2007) 707 exemplar
Confessions on the 7:45 (2020) 626 exemplar
In the Blood (2014) 593 exemplar
Ink and Bone (2016) 544 exemplar
Die for You (2009) 519 exemplar
Darkness, My Old Friend (2011) 464 exemplar
Heartbroken (2012) 406 exemplar
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six (2022) 401 exemplar
Last Girl Ghosted (2021) 344 exemplar
Crazy Love You (2015) 310 exemplar
The Stranger Inside (2019) 301 exemplar
The Red Hunter (2017) 296 exemplar
Under My Skin (2018) 289 exemplar
Angel Fire (2002) 178 exemplar
Christmas Presents (2023) 100 exemplar
Smoke (2005) 91 exemplar
Twice (2004) 87 exemplar
The Darkness Gathers (2003) 84 exemplar
The Sleep Tight Motel (2018) 80 exemplar
The New Couple in 5B (2024) 80 exemplar
Let Her Be (2020) 42 exemplar
The Whispers (2014) 37 exemplar
All My Darkest Impulses (2021) 34 exemplar
The Whispering Hollows (2016) 31 exemplar
Fog Descending (2021) 28 exemplar
The Three Sisters (2015) 27 exemplar
The Burning Girl (2014) 26 exemplar
Circling the Drain (2021) 24 exemplar
Love the Way You Lie (2021) 24 exemplar
The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 (2023) — Redaktör — 17 exemplar
Unknown Caller 11 exemplar
Charlene ne reviendra pas (2012) 1 exemplar
Krásné lži (2007) 1 exemplar

Associerade verk

Inherit the Dead (2013) — Bidragsgivare — 290 exemplar
When a Stranger Comes to Town (2021) — Bidragsgivare — 55 exemplar
The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021 (2021) — Bidragsgivare — 52 exemplar
Tampa Bay Noir (2020) — Bidragsgivare — 35 exemplar

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Namn enligt folkbokföringen
Unger, Lisa
Andra namn
Miscione, Lisa
Födelsedag
1970-04-26
Kön
female
Nationalitet
USA
Födelseort
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Bostadsorter
Florida, USA
New York, New York, USA
New Jersey, USA
Netherlands
England
Utbildning
New School for Social Research
Yrken
author
Organisationer
Authors Guild
International Thriller Writers
Mystery Writers of America
Agent
Amy Berkower
Kort biografi
Lisa Unger is the author of fifteen novels and her essays have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR and Travel+Leisure Magazine. She lives in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with her husband, daughter and labradoodle.

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I was a little confused when I first started listening to this audiobook as my brain could not figure out the different characters and their storylines. Once I figured that out, the story was great and moved along at a quick pace. I loved the hints of paranormal activity and that Lisa Unger brings us back to the necklaces and the group that wears them throughout the story. Looking forward to Lisa's next book.

Vivienne Leheny did a great job narrating this story and i look forward to listening to more books narrated by Vivienne in the future.… (mer)
 
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Shauna_Morrison | 5 andra recensioner | Mar 16, 2024 |
The New Couple in 5B had an interesting premise, and I definitely love stories about older apartment buildings that tend to have shadier pasts. The story moved along rather quickly and there were parts that were engaging, but I felt like it tried too hard to be spooky, adding in paranormal elements that really had no relevancy to the story.

First of all, I wasn't a fan of the character development in this book. Rosie is described as this big researcher, having written a non-fiction book that has sold moderately well, and is currently doing research on, you guessed it, the apartment building to which she is moving. While I didn't dislike Rosie, I can't stand it when an author makes a character so stubborn they can't see the roots for the trees, and this is the case with Rosie, as in my husband is so kind, loving, perfect with me, therefore there is no way he can be mean, nasty or whatever to anyone else. It's not the blind devotion that bothered me, but the fact she didn't do any research about any of those people who are in her life that bothered me. There is a mention about her hesitancy over the keyboard, but that's as far as it goes. Really? I'm a researcher and I research EVERYTHING!!!

And Max. His story line didn't make sense either. Just trying to throw some controversy in this book, but that whole story line bothered me so much, from the lawyer right down to Rosie's reaction. It gave me such 'ick' feelings, I didn't want to read any more about it. Do better. Same with Willa's story. I really hope the author wasn't expecting me to feel sorry for someone who pretty much cheated and threatened everyone around her. That's how it felt coming across the pages, but I am totally on the husband's side and the young boy's.

And the rest of the secondary characters, while I enjoyed them, I do like some development when something happens or when they do something unexpected. Which leads me to plot development. Because this story revolves around the characters' motivations, it is more character led, than plot led, but I definitely need to really understand their motivations and reasons, something I don't really feel came across well in these pages. There were a lot of coincidences and assumptions used to move the plot along, both of these I think are weak tools to use when trying to move the plot forward.

Verdict
The New Couple in 5B suffered from a clear lack of motivations from most of the characters which left me feeling somewhat disconnected from both the plot and the characters. It was a quick read however, and there were parts that I did enjoy. However, the plot is somewhat predictable, the characters lack depth, and some of the plot points don't actually go anywhere, like the paranormal stuff. Overall, one that was full of potential, but definitely fell short of the mark for me.
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StephanieBN | 5 andra recensioner | Mar 15, 2024 |
The New Couple in 5B is Lisa Unger's latest (and much awaited) book.

Rosie and Chad are fortunate enough to inherit a beautiful apartment in a historic building in New York City, complete with a doorman. The other owners are quite welcoming to the young couple. Almost a little too much really. And the doorman seems be there 24/7. And what about that... And we'll stop there. It's much better to discover the rest yourself.

Unger brings the tension in and ramps it up, over and over again. I had my suspicions about what might happen. I was partially right, but there were twists and turns I couldn't predict.

Just as twisty turny was Rosie and Chad's marriage. I wanted to shout out loud at Rosie! She seems to have blinders on when it comes to Chad. I must admit to getting frustrated with her. The inclusion of an 'entity' caught me off guard. I quite liked the two timelines that gives us a look at the history of residents of 5B.

This book kept me engrossed from first chapter to last. My only quibble was Rosie. She was just so willing to forgive and forget ever thing Chad does. I didn't see her as the strong woman she purported to be.

I chose to listen to the audio of The New Couple in 5B. The narrator was Vivienne Leheny
She's such a wonderful reader. Her voice has so movement to it - up, down, and she easily captures the tones, emotion and so much more. Perfect for what's happening in the plot. The voices she employed all matched the mental images that I had created for the characters. Her voices for male players were believable. A great performance of a really good tale.
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Twink | 5 andra recensioner | Mar 6, 2024 |
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger is a mystery merged with a supernatural horror novel set in NYC in a historic Manhattan apartment building in Murray Hill on Park Avenue. It is highly recommended.

Rosie and Chad Lowan are living in NYC and struggling. Rosie is a true crime writer and Chad is an actor. Right now she needs a new book proposal accepted and he needs a good role. During this same time the two have spent the last year caring for his dying uncle Ivan. Much to their surprise, Ivan has left his multi-million-dollar apartment in the historic Windermere to them rather than his estranged daughter, Dana. She is furious that she was not only cut out of Ivan's will but that he gave the apartment to Rosie and Chad.

Rosie focuses the subject of her next book the Windermere. The building had been the scene of many gruesome accidents, murders, and incidents over the years. Even living there, Rosie can feel the dark history and is sure she saw a ghost. It is certainly a weird atmosphere present. Cameras are watching everywhere, the old elevator requires an operator, and Abi, the longtime doorman seemingly always there. When two different murders occur, Rosie begins to wonder if a building can be cursed as she also questions the integrity of those around her.

Interspersed between the chapters following Rosie during the present day happenings are chapters set in the 60' told from the point-of-view of Willa, a married woman who lived in the same apartment before Ivan. Both the story from the past and the present day intrigue are suspenseful and increase the tension surrounding the story and the Windermere. While reading you will become increasingly concerned and anxious about Rosie's safety - and Willa's in the past. Rosie is a great character, however I wanted her to get a clue earlier.

Unger is a go-to writer for me who always excels at well-written, un-put-downable thrillers. The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger met all those features, adding a supernatural element to the mystery. I can't say I was a huge fan of the paranormal plot elements, but I was glued to the pages regardless of my hesitancy. There is enough going on that is sinister and creepy that the tension would build anyway. There are some great twists along the way too.

Not my top-rated Lisa Unger novel, but she set the bar pretty high with all her previous five star books. If you like a mix of the supernatural with a mystery, this would be an excellent choice for you. Thanks to Park Row Books for providing me with an advance reader's copy via Edelweiss. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
http://www.shetreadssoftly.com/2024/02/the-new-couple-in-5b.html
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