The Stranger Inside

Written by Lisa Unger

Narrated by Vivienne Leheny and Chris Andrew Ciulla

Named a BEST BOOK by People Magazine, Boston Globe, BookBub, PopSugar, CrimeReads and more.

“Brilliant…. A well-crafted psychological thriller.” —The New York Times Book Review

When former journalist Rain Winter was twelve years old, she narrowly escaped an abduction while walking to a friend’s house. The abductor was eventually found and sent to prison, but years later was released. Then someone delivered real justice--and killed him in cold blood.

Now Rain is living the perfect suburban life, spending her days as a stay-at-home mom. But when another criminal who escaped justice is found dead, Rain is unexpectedly drawn into the case, forced to revisit memories she’s worked hard to leave behind. Is there a vigilante at work? Who is the next target? Why can’t Rain just let it go?

Introducing one of the most compelling and original killers in crime fiction today, Lisa Unger takes readers deep inside the minds of both perpetrator and victim, blurring the lines between right and wrong, crime and justice, and showing that sometimes even good people are drawn to do evil things.

Don't miss The New Couple in 5B, Lisa Unger's newest psychological thriller about a couple that inherits an apartment with a truly chilling past.

Looking for more spine-tingling thrillers? Check out these other titles by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger:

• Under My Skin
• Confessions on the 7:45
• Last Girl Ghosted
• Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
• The New Couple in 5B (coming March 2024!)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin Audio
• Release date: Sep 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781488207402

Lisa Unger

Lisa Unger is a NYT and internationally bestselling author. Her books are published in 32 languages, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few writers including Agatha Christie. Her work has been named on "Best Book" lists from Today, People, GMA, EW, Amazon, IndieBound and many others. She has written for the NYT, WSJ, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. She lives in Florida with her family.

Reviews for The Stranger Inside

[Lara Pretorius · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a good story but a little long winded. The narrators did a great job!

[NNEAMAKA PAYNE · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger is psychological fiction at its best, taking the reader on a roller-coaster of emotions and tension. When Rain Winters was twelve, her two close friends Tess and Hank were abducted while the trio was walking in the woods. Rain escaped but Hank and Tess were taken by a vicious killer. Hank was able to escape eventually but Tess never returned. Years later, Rain, a journalist on leave, is a stay-at-home wife and mother, when a murderer who escaped justice is killed. This reminds Rain of the fate of the man who ruined her childhood: he was murdered when he was released from prison. Suspecting a vigilante may have committed these two murders, she begins to investigate and, in doing so, stirs up memories that would have been better left undisturbed. What she uncovers is shocking. If you love psychological thrillers, The Stranger Inside will be very satisfying. Highly recommended.

[Darla McCune Harrington · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another great book by Lisa Unger. She makes you hold your breath waiting to solve the mystery.

[Mary Penberthy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another great book! Lisa is becoming my new favorite author, love her writing style!

[violetsagewalker · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Wasn't sure if I liked this book. Loved all her earlier stories but this seemed forced pulling out previously told stories and if you have dejavu

[M. ball · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an amazing book. Very interesting, and I actually think that someone like that the only kills bad people is a good thing to have out with the garbage as they say if you like the show Dexter, you will love this book.

[Marianna Brough · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I wish 3.5 was a possible rating. A bit repetitive in parts.

[Lisa Rothermel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a great book! It keeps you entertained throughout the entire thing!!

[marthack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

great story, good twists and turns. hard to put down