Thrillers & Suspense
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Confessions on the 7:45: A Novel
"Intricate and nuanced-on par with the best top-flight psychological suspense." -L.A. Times
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
From master of suspense Lisa Unger comes a riveting thriller about a chance encounter that unravels a stunning web of lies.
Selena Murphy is commuting home on the train when she strikes up a conversation with a beautiful stranger in the next seat. The woman introduces herself as Martha and soon confesses that she's been stuck in an affair with her boss. Selena, in turn, confesses that she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. When the train arrives at Selena's station, the two women part ways, presumably never to meet again.
Then the nanny disappears.
As Selena is pulled into the mystery of what happened, and as the fractures in her marriage grow deeper, she begins to wonder, who was Martha really? But she is hardly prepared for what she'll discover…
Looking for more gripping suspense? Check out Last Girl Ghosted, also from New York Times bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger.
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
From master of suspense Lisa Unger comes a riveting thriller about a chance encounter that unravels a stunning web of lies.
Selena Murphy is commuting home on the train when she strikes up a conversation with a beautiful stranger in the next seat. The woman introduces herself as Martha and soon confesses that she's been stuck in an affair with her boss. Selena, in turn, confesses that she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. When the train arrives at Selena's station, the two women part ways, presumably never to meet again.
Then the nanny disappears.
As Selena is pulled into the mystery of what happened, and as the fractures in her marriage grow deeper, she begins to wonder, who was Martha really? But she is hardly prepared for what she'll discover…
Looking for more gripping suspense? Check out Last Girl Ghosted, also from New York Times bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger.
Editorial Reviews
"A highwire genre-bender, with debts to Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley but an intricate structure of domestic suspense all its own…. Intricate and nuanced-on par with the best top-flight psychological suspense." -L.A. Times
"A gripping story about marriage, parenting, families and revenge… [Unger] delivers a masterful mystery, as she skillfully builds a multi-layered plot with myriad surprising twists." -South Florida Sun Sentinel
"The setup nods to the great Patricia Highsmith's classic thriller Strangers on a Train, but Unger has her own story to tell…. Confessions on the 7:45 is a master class in suspense." -Tampa Bay Times
"Diabolically clever…. [An] exquisitely crafted psychological thriller." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Absorbing… Reminiscent of Strangers on a Train and The Grifters, Unger's novel provides a master class in plotting." -Booklist, starred review
"Lisa Unger is the queen of suspense. I couldn't put down this creepy, twisty thriller. Lisa crafts such realistic characters that the reader comes to care-and fear-for them. A shocker of a thriller." -Meg Cabot, bestselling author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series
"A chance meeting-or is it?-with a stranger on a train tilts Selena Murphy's tidy world upside-down in this taut, beautifully-written novel. What elevates Lisa Unger's psychological thriller to a new level are her shrewd insights into the dynamics of a seemingly ideal marriage." -Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl
"Lisa Unger expertly unravels the layers of mystery and deceit at the heart of this chilling thriller. What begins with a missing woman and a chance encounter twists with each new discovery, taking a sharp look at the people we think we know. A gripping, haunting story that kept me guessing until the very end." -Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest
"Confessions on the 7:45 is a masterclass in storytelling. The pacing, the characters, and the story are all pitch-perfect. This is an unforgettable novel." -Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It
"Confessions on the 7:45 is a stellar work of psychological suspense-rich, deep, and full of surprises. Lisa Unger grabs y...
"A gripping story about marriage, parenting, families and revenge… [Unger] delivers a masterful mystery, as she skillfully builds a multi-layered plot with myriad surprising twists." -South Florida Sun Sentinel
"The setup nods to the great Patricia Highsmith's classic thriller Strangers on a Train, but Unger has her own story to tell…. Confessions on the 7:45 is a master class in suspense." -Tampa Bay Times
"Diabolically clever…. [An] exquisitely crafted psychological thriller." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Absorbing… Reminiscent of Strangers on a Train and The Grifters, Unger's novel provides a master class in plotting." -Booklist, starred review
"Lisa Unger is the queen of suspense. I couldn't put down this creepy, twisty thriller. Lisa crafts such realistic characters that the reader comes to care-and fear-for them. A shocker of a thriller." -Meg Cabot, bestselling author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series
"A chance meeting-or is it?-with a stranger on a train tilts Selena Murphy's tidy world upside-down in this taut, beautifully-written novel. What elevates Lisa Unger's psychological thriller to a new level are her shrewd insights into the dynamics of a seemingly ideal marriage." -Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl
"Lisa Unger expertly unravels the layers of mystery and deceit at the heart of this chilling thriller. What begins with a missing woman and a chance encounter twists with each new discovery, taking a sharp look at the people we think we know. A gripping, haunting story that kept me guessing until the very end." -Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest
"Confessions on the 7:45 is a masterclass in storytelling. The pacing, the characters, and the story are all pitch-perfect. This is an unforgettable novel." -Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It
"Confessions on the 7:45 is a stellar work of psychological suspense-rich, deep, and full of surprises. Lisa Unger grabs y...
Readers Top Reviews
SLAlys Collinszebede
This was a really great read. I loved the multiple character point of view and how bit by bit the storyline started to unfold and connections between different parts became apparent. It was really easy to get into and just keep reading; one where you think you'll just read another chapter but because the character changes with each one then you definitely need to read a few more to find out the next part of the story. Some of the characters are pretty unlikable right from the off but I think that is a bit more relatable than when they are all nice. As is to be expected, there is a fair amount of suspension of disbelief required but I was enjoying the storyline so wasn't too bothered by that. I would recommend this to someone who fancies an easy read but with a bit of bite. I will keep an eye out for any further books by Lisa Unger and try to catch up with her back catalogue.
Angela Roberts
I kept thinking about this book for days after I finished reading it - that was the sort of impact it had on me. There were several strong characters and although it was not clear what their roles were and how they fitted into the storyline to begin with, it soon became clear as the story was woven together. I kept wanting to read as fast as my eyes and brain would let me so that I could find out what was going on and I was not disappointed as there were revelations and twists right to the end. A highly recommended read.
Book Club Member
When I first read the description of "Confessions on the 7:45," I thought that it sounded very much like Patricia Highsmith's 1950 book, "Strangers on a Train," which was famously made into a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. That thought simultaneously attracted and deterred me. I loved "Strangers on a Train," but if Lisa Unger's 2020 book was going to be so similar, did I really want to read it? I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. Unger's book is much more of a psychological thriller with head-spinning plot twists that are bound to keep readers guessing until the satisfying end when all is revealed. The two characters on a train who spontaneously confess the greatest grievances in their lives are Selena, whose husband is sleeping with the nanny, and Martha, whose boss has been sexually harassing her at work. After Martha says something like, "Wouldn't it be great if our problems would just disappear," the nanny does just that, and lives are thrown into turmoil. To say more would be to give spoilers, but there are jaw-dropping moments. I could not put it down. (Actually, I had to pause for work and sleep, but I didn't want to stop reading until I could find out what in the world was going on!)
SusanTllec5
This was a grim, dark and joyless book. Not a bit of romance or humor or fun. Not even any real suspense. Lots and lots of endless interior thoughts, all dark and depressing. Skip it.
Linda LarsonMindo'er
Where to start? Unlikable characters, implausible plot line, tired trope of cheating husbands. I lost track of the number of eye rolls I endured getting through this book. And if different characters had not kept repeating the SAME information to the reader, the book would have been about 100 pages shorter. I have read so many superb mysteries during this pandemic. This is not one of them.
