Two Nights in Lisbon
By Chris Pavone
- Release Date: 2022-05-24
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER.
"There’s no such thing as a book you can’t put down, but this one was close." —Stephen King
"Smart suspense at its very best." —John Grisham
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.
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.
Reviews
Slow Burn
5By steph_figSlow burn, which is my favorite type of read. Once it picks up the pace, it doesn’t let up. Two Nights in Lisbon is my first Chris Pavone book, & what an introduction. So good.A Page Turner Mystery
5By CNN has diedLike any great mystery should, it keeps you guessing and entertained. Plenty of surprises and well written.A fun ride, a serious topic
5By BarryHU69Chris Pavone unreels a labyrinth plot bit by bit at a frenetic pace, but never too fast to paint the details of his characters. From New York to the Hamptons to Lisbon to a small town farm and bookshop, socialite and divorcee Ariel Pryce lives many lives that come together when her new husband John is kidnapped in Lisbon. But Ariel has a secret. And the lifelong burden sexual abuse places on women is the centerpiece of this story.Thank god the setting was good.
2By iheartjooAt last, a story about how miserably hard it is to be a beautiful woman. Otherwise, a dull story supported by a cast of 2D stereotypes, that’s partially redeemed by a detailed depiction of Lisbon.Two Nights in Lisbon
1By velofellowA dishonest “thriller” that is not worth your time. Dishonest in the sense that key information is withheld, but not by trickery or sleight of hand but just lying about what is happening.Not great
2By CaroljeanlAuthor went ack and forth so much in the background of the heroine it was a bit difficult to follow.What is happening with Chris Pavone?
2By West by NorthwestI have bought, read and enjoyed all four of Chris’ prior novella. This book is so different and disappointing- his main character is the subject of multiple sexual abuses and he lectures readers about (partial list) toxic masculinity, the power of elites in the US, climate change, bureaucratic incompetence, sexism, ageism and abuse of technology! The whole tone is so negative and different from his prior books. I am (reluctantly) going to pass on Chris’ future offerings.New Author
5By K508I did not know what to expect from Chris Pavone. Immediately I was drawn into the plot. This books holds your attention until the very end. One of the better books I have read this year.Two Nights in Lisbon
5By Jason MontgomeryOutstandingNot sure what the excitement is about
3By bravedaraI picked this book because “it’s a page turner”. And now I am struggling through 100 pages and have decided not to torture myself. I will be donating this book to our building library hoping someone else might find it more interesting. Have it three stars (instead of two) thinking that maybe it gets better.Not interested
1By bozzardlycrowHaven’t read it and won’t. Really tired of woke sheep. I want to be entertained when I read. If You don’t entertain me and you go out of your way to offend part of your customers, you don’t get my money.Two Nights in Lisbon
4By olddue1This is a terrific mystery and thriller. The twists and turns were surprisingly effective. The characters were interesting and well developed. The final chapters were true page turners. I thank the author for writing such an unusual revenge tale. Many new spin-off tales are hinted at by the characters and plot.Why?
3By VassmyA really good interesting story totally ruined with woke theories and political propaganda.Another Author Gets Political
4By Kupckacke123432I actually really liked the story. I could of done without the not so subtle bashing of conservatives. It’s apparent Chris has a strong distain for America which explains why he lived in Europe for a while. I will not be reading anymore of his books. When authors get political the offend 50% of their audience.Political Rubbish!
1By Reader1958Great read, but saddened to be exposed to “Wokeness” of a stupid level! Farmers tending to an orchard is exploiting nature? Really? Further do you know if you do not hunt an overpopulation of deer, alligator, coyotes etc… it will destroy the ecological balance of nature? Shame on the publisher’s of this book for being part of the big lie. Maybe you should read a book😂 “Detective Carolina Santos looks around the wood-paneled walls hung with gilt-framed oil paintings: a hunting scene, a whaling boat in action, farmers tending an orchard. All pictures of men in the process of exploiting the earth. She sighs at the obviousness of it.”Good summer read
4By Fresno MaryI read this book in 3 days. Clever story. If you like fast paced mysteries you’ll enjoy it.Great thriller
5By kah teeOh my Gosh…..best book ever. I have read all the books by this author and was very excited and thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC kindle book in exchange for an honest review. Ariel is the main character. She has had it with guys who take advantage of her. She is tired of keeping quiet to avoid conflict. She hates to be treated like the weaker sex,. She is not the little lady. If Jack Reacher were a woman…….her name would be Ariel. She has learned to take care of herself and woe to those that cross her. Ariel, a single mother, remarries and goes to Lisbon with her new husband on his business trip. He is kidnapped and Ariel will stop at nothing to get him back. If you have read books by this author previously, you will want to read this one. If you haven’t read books by Chris Pavone in the past, I guarantee that you will be reading his other books after reading this one.
