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TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON

Chris Pavone

You think you know a person . . .

Ariel Price 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.

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. 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.

Chris Pavone is the author of The Paris Diversion, The Travelers, The Accident, and The Expats. His novels have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal; have won both the Edgar and Anthony awards; are in development for film and television; and have been translated into two dozen languages. Chris grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from Cornell, and worked as a book editor for nearly two decades.
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Published 2022-05-01 by Farrar Straus Giroux

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“I defy anyone to read the first twenty pages of this break-neck 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 “There's no such thing as a book you can't put down, but this one was close.” —Stephen King "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 "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 Dare Me “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 “Two Nights in Lisbon is such a richly satisfying novel in so many different ways: a tense, intricately plotted thriller; a nuanced and moving character study; a sharp-eyed social critique; an immersive tour of a fascinating city and culture. I finished this book and immediately wanted to read it again. Chris Pavone has written another absolute gem.” —Lou Berney, author of November Road “Two Nights in Lisbon is an elegantly twisting, lyrical, rocket-paced international thriller of the first order. With sterling prose, layered characters, searing insights, and gripping suspense, Pavone writes with a deep knowledge of the world we live in— its many injustices, flaws, and the bending, dangerous road we sometimes must take to justice.” —Lisa Unger, author of The Stranger Inside “Chris Pavone's stylish, sophisticated thrillers are in a class of their own. In Two Nights in Lisbon, he once again marries an explosive plot with an intimate and nuanced exploration of a marriage and the secrets we keep from those we love the most. I was rapt from the book's propulsive beginning to its deeply satisfying conclusion. An exceptional, exciting read.” —Cristina Alger, author of Girls Like Us "I always relish Chris Pavone's books, and this might just 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 "Aside from the elegant writing and compelling characters, Two Nights in Lisbon manages to be a total barn-burner. With twisty surprises from start to finish, I couldn't predict a thing, nor could I put it down." —Lisa Lutz, author of The Passenger

UK: Head of Zeus; France: Gallimard; Portugal: Lua de Papel;

- #1 New Release in "International Mystery and Suspense" on Amazon - Cracked the Amazon top 200 for ebook and hardcover sales overall - Amazon Editor's Pick - Indie Next Pick

From the UK: - ‘the well-judged pace of the writing holds the attention and skates over improbabilities all the way to the final twist.' (The Times) - ‘I'm a big fan of Pavone's intelligent and fast-paced thrillers. Two Nights in Lisbon once again delivers the goods. And Pavone, as always, is sharp and biting about the status-hungry consumers of America's moneyed elite' ( The Financial Times) - ‘I won't read a better thriller this year.' ( BookBrunch) - ‘A tense, twisty thriller, packed with lots of untrustworthy characters and cunning shifts of emphasis; a very professional piece of suspenseful crime writing.' ( Shots)

"this smart, calculating author remains many notches above others in his field" (Janet Maslin)

"Excellent . . . Pavone skillfully layers plot details, often shifting points of view, all the way to the end of this superior, elegantly crafted yarn.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Two nights in Lisbon sound like a fun vacation as long as someone isn't trying to uncover a horrible secret from your past. This high-stakes drama grabs your attention and doesn't let go.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Pavone has that special ability to construct plots that are artworks in their own right, marvels of architecture and intelligence . . . Another jewel in an already-bedecked crown.” —Booklist (starred review) "The stakes in Mr. Pavone's clever and sharply written novel keep building." —The Wall Street Journal