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One little lie just became deadly... 'Utterly absorbing, I couldn't put this thrilling whodunnit down' C.L. Taylor, bestselling author of Her Last Holiday A compelling page-turner' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle Perfect mother. Perfect wife. Jane Goodwin has spent years building her picture-perfect life in the quiet town of Ashdon.So when the girl next door, sixteen-year-old Clare Edwards, is found murdered, Jane knows she must first protect her family.Every marriage has a few white lies and hers is no exception. Jane's worked hard to cover up her dark secret from all those years ago - and she'll do anything to keep it hidden... Praise for The Girl Next Door: 'A compelling page-turner about the nature of suspicion, hidden secrets, and claustrophobic local communities' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle 'Utterly absorbing, I couldn't put this thrilling whodunnit down.' C.L. Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Last Holiday 'A compelling plot which keeps the reader captivated until the final twist' Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away 'Gripping, manipulative and thrilling. I couldn't put it down' Claire Allan, bestselling author of Her Name Was Rose 'Skilfully plotted and with a twist I never saw coming...a terrific read!' Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood 'Absolutely loved it. So claustrophobic and unsettling!' Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me 'Domestic noir and police procedural served up in one delicious helping' Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours 'Unsettling...I read this with a growing sense of dread' Louise Jensen, author of The Sister A beautifully written and pacy tale which crackles with twists and turns' Amanda Jennings, author of The Haven An enthralling, sharply observed thriller...impossible to put down!' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister 'Kept me guessing until its chilling conclusion' Lucy Clarke, author of You Let Me In
A suburban mother's carefully constructed life unravels when a teenage girl next door is murdered, forcing her to confront a dark secret from her past. Jane Goodwin, a seemingly perfect wife and mother in the quiet town of Ashdon, is driven to protect her family when sixteen-year-old Clare Edwards is found dead. Jane's idyllic existence is threatened by a buried secret from years ago, a secret she will do anything to keep hidden, especially as suspicion begins to fall on those closest to her. The narrative explores the deceptive nature of appearances within a seemingly peaceful community.
The book is lauded by multiple bestselling authors for its gripping and absorbing nature, with particular praise for its compelling plot and unexpected twists. Reviewers highlight its ability to maintain suspense and captivate the reader until the very end. The novel is recognized for its exploration of suspicion, hidden secrets, and the unsettling atmosphere of claustrophobic local communities. Its blend of domestic noir and police procedural elements is noted as a delicious combination that keeps readers guessing.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2019-02-21
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0008314845
ISBN-13:
9780008314842
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