House of Glass: A Novel

"Wow, I loved this one so much! I didn't want it to be over because I was enjoying it so much, but I couldn't stop turning pages! House of Glass is a gripping thriller that was packed with surprises and compelling characters." -- Freida McFadden

The next thrilling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen, House of Glass.

On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie.

A young nanny who plunged to her death, or was she pushed? A nine-year-old girl who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak. A lawyer whose job it is to uncover who in the family is a victim and who is a murderer. But how can you find out the truth when everyone here is lying?

Rose Barclay is a nine-year-old girl who witnessed the possible murder of her nanny - in the midst of her parent's bitter divorce - and immediately stopped speaking. Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney, appointed to serve as counsel for children in custody cases. She never accepts clients under thirteen due to her own traumatic childhood, but Stella's mentor, a revered judge, believes Stella is the only one who can help.

From the moment Stella passes through the iron security gate and steps into the gilded, historic DC home of the Barclays, she realizes the case is even more twisted, and the Barclay family far more troubled, than she feared. And there's something eerie about the house itself: It's a plastic house, with not a single bit of glass to be found.

As Stella comes closer to uncovering the secrets the Barclays are desperate to hide, danger wraps around her like a shroud, and her past and present are set on a collision course in ways she never expected. Everyone is a suspect in the nanny's murder. The mother, the father, the grandmother, the nanny's boyfriend. Even Rose. Is the person Stella's supposed to protect the one she may need protection from?

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352 pages

Average rating: 7.35

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Barbara ~
Dec 11, 2024
10/10 stars
Fun fact: The plastic house with no glass holds eerie secrets.

This mystery thriller is one of the best I have read. My head kept spinning as to “was the death of the nanny, Tina a murder or a suicide?” If it was a murder, who would have done so? Let’s meet the Barclay family. We have the parents, Ian and his wife Beth. Beth is the affluent one and Ian married into wealth. Ian’s mother, Harriet also resides along with them in that big mansion. Then there’s Rose, who witnessed firsthand the nanny’s death. She is experiencing trauma mutism. Add in with the notion her parents are divorcing and both want primary custody of Rose. Adding to the twist is Harriet, Ian’s mother, feels Beth, the daughter-in-law, would make a better guardian.

It is not, however, for any of them to decide. Enter, Stella Hudson, a BI (best interest) attorney who will meet all of them to decide which parent will be awarded full custody of Rose.

As Stella gets deeper into this case, her own past haunts her and now, strange things are happening to her. She soon discovers, nobody is as they seem. Not even Rose.

This novel is like a mansion full of doors. Each time you think you have the right door, it leads you deeper into another room. Each revelation adds to the intrigue, making it impossible to leave.
ReadAutomatica
Dec 01, 2024
7/10 stars
****,Listened to the audio book via Libby and my local library. Support your local library.**** Listened to this book for upcoming Thriller Troop Book Club meetup. This book was different than what I typically read, but I enjoyed it. Part thriller, mystery, etc. If you're into whodunits, this is a good one. Also ironic Stranger Beside Me is another current book I'm reading and the book is referenced here.
Lo Luftman
Nov 29, 2024
7/10 stars
I needed more of a twist at the end. I also felt like some of the story lines were random and unnecessary and they were grasping for straws
HotMessExpress
Nov 26, 2024
7/10 stars
"House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen is a masterful blend of emotional depth and thrilling suspense. Pekkanen's writing is captivating, drawing you into the lives of her characters with an intricately woven narrative that keeps you guessing. Just when you think you've unraveled the mystery, she skillfully introduces new twists that leave you yearning for more. The way she tugs at your heartstrings while maintaining a gripping tension makes it nearly impossible to put the book down. This novel is a testament to her talent, leaving readers both satisfied and eager for the next page. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good psychological thriller!
thriller_reader
Nov 10, 2024
7/10 stars
Really enjoyed this one. Kept me hooked the whole time.

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