Thrillers & Suspense
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Two Nights in Lisbon: A Novel
Tautly wound and expertly crafted, Two Nights in Lisbon is a riveting thriller about a woman under pressure, and how far she will go when everything is on the line.
"I defy anyone to read the first twenty pages of this breakneck novel, then try to put it down for five minutes. This is smart suspense at its very best."―#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham
You think you know a person . . .
Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone―no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong.
She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can't fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new―much younger―husband?
The clock is ticking. Ariel is increasingly frustrated and desperate, running out of time, and the one person in the world who can help is the one person she least wants to ask.
With sparkling prose and razor-sharp insights, bestselling author Chris Pavone delivers a stunning and sophisticated international thriller that will linger long after the surprising final page.
"I defy anyone to read the first twenty pages of this breakneck novel, then try to put it down for five minutes. This is smart suspense at its very best."―#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham
You think you know a person . . .
Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone―no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong.
She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can't fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new―much younger―husband?
The clock is ticking. Ariel is increasingly frustrated and desperate, running out of time, and the one person in the world who can help is the one person she least wants to ask.
With sparkling prose and razor-sharp insights, bestselling author Chris Pavone delivers a stunning and sophisticated international thriller that will linger long after the surprising final page.
Editorial Reviews
"There's no such thing as a book you can't put down, but this one was close."
―Stephen King
"I absolutely loved Chris Pavone's Two Nights in Lisbon, an unputdownable thriller that's his best novel yet. It stars a strong and savvy heroine who wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, and the action never lets up. This is a masterly, sleek, and sophisticated novel about love, marriage, and truth. Read it!"
―Lisa Scottoline, author of Eternal
"I defy anyone to read the first twenty pages of this breakneck novel, then try to put it down for five minutes. It can't be done. The plot is too devious, the pace is too gripping, and the characters are seldom who they are supposed to be. This is smart suspense at its very best."
―John Grisham, author of A Time for Mercy
"I always relish Chris Pavone's books, and this just might be my favorite yet, full of the canny asides and observations that set his work apart. The plot grips, the characters breathe, the gorgeous setting entices. Treat yourself!"
―Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle
"Two Nights in Lisbon is sensationally good―timely, important, layered with ticking suspense, driven by an ominous drumbeat that accelerates like a panicked heart. My thriller of the year so far."
―Lee Child, author of The Sentinel
"Chris Pavone's pacey, well-plotted thrillers are riveting and great fun to read, and Two Nights in Lisbon is his best yet. This one is not to be missed."
―Karin Slaughter, author of The Silent Wife
"Weaving together hairpin Hitchcockian suspense and true moral heft, Chris Pavone's Two Nights in Lisbon is his best yet―utterly timely and brimming over with surprise, nuance, cunning, and a palpable weight."
―Megan Abbott, author of The Turnout
"Two Nights in Lisbon is such a richly satisfying novel in so many different ways: it is a tense, intricately plotted thriller; a nuanced and moving character study; a sharp-eyed social criti...
―Stephen King
"I absolutely loved Chris Pavone's Two Nights in Lisbon, an unputdownable thriller that's his best novel yet. It stars a strong and savvy heroine who wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, and the action never lets up. This is a masterly, sleek, and sophisticated novel about love, marriage, and truth. Read it!"
―Lisa Scottoline, author of Eternal
"I defy anyone to read the first twenty pages of this breakneck novel, then try to put it down for five minutes. It can't be done. The plot is too devious, the pace is too gripping, and the characters are seldom who they are supposed to be. This is smart suspense at its very best."
―John Grisham, author of A Time for Mercy
"I always relish Chris Pavone's books, and this just might be my favorite yet, full of the canny asides and observations that set his work apart. The plot grips, the characters breathe, the gorgeous setting entices. Treat yourself!"
―Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle
"Two Nights in Lisbon is sensationally good―timely, important, layered with ticking suspense, driven by an ominous drumbeat that accelerates like a panicked heart. My thriller of the year so far."
―Lee Child, author of The Sentinel
"Chris Pavone's pacey, well-plotted thrillers are riveting and great fun to read, and Two Nights in Lisbon is his best yet. This one is not to be missed."
―Karin Slaughter, author of The Silent Wife
"Weaving together hairpin Hitchcockian suspense and true moral heft, Chris Pavone's Two Nights in Lisbon is his best yet―utterly timely and brimming over with surprise, nuance, cunning, and a palpable weight."
―Megan Abbott, author of The Turnout
"Two Nights in Lisbon is such a richly satisfying novel in so many different ways: it is a tense, intricately plotted thriller; a nuanced and moving character study; a sharp-eyed social criti...
Readers Top Reviews
lsc Lagoonmicha
Chris Pavone at his best. I doubt you will guess the ending. Have a really good read and enjoy the ride.
Irene R. Ocallagh
This really really was unputdownable! My first Chris Pavone book. I have all his others to look forward to reading.
Ann Marie NorridL
It's very rare that I DNF (Do Not Finish) a book and even rarer that I rate a book lowly. I gave this a solid try and made it through about 65% before finally calling it. I thought the premise seemed super interesting. Woman with a past goes out of the country with her new husband and he mysteriously disappears! And in the gorgeous city of LISBON! The tiles, the pastries, the intrigue! However, the excitement quickly waned the deeper into the story it got. I found myself daydreaming during many of her flashbacks. It may have all connected at the end with a nice bow on it, but while reading, they felt completely unnecessary. Finally, what made me stop the book was when laws surrounding tax sheltered LLCs became a plot point. Mind you, I had just made it through the "oh no we can't find a notary" debacle that was made into way too big of a deal. Maybe it's because I've worked in the financial industry, but you cannot throw a stapler in most offices without accidentally hitting a notary. I can't even. Maybe I should have pushed through, but if I'm over the halfway point and I'm still not feeling it, I just have to put it down.
CindyAnn Marie No
People have been talking about taking naps this Memorial Day afternoon. I just finished 2NIL and couldn’t take a nap if I tried!!! So, so good!! The entire book was like peeling back the layers of an onion. Really, really enjoyed it!!
kayborkoCindyAnn
Read a review in Wall Street Journal, bought the book from Amazon Kindle. Many twists and turns , very plausible, every word was relevant to a very taught plot. Excellent , a great read.
