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  • The Couple Next Door

  • By: Shari Lapena
  • Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
  • Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,318 ratings)

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The Couple Next Door

By: Shari Lapena
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
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Summary

The No. 1 Sunday Times best-seller and WHSmith Book of the Year 2016

People are capable of almost anything.

Fast-paced and addictive, The Couple Next Door announces a major new talent in thriller writing.

You never know what's happening on the other side of the wall.

Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party. Nothing personal, she just couldn't stand her crying.

Your husband said it would be fine. After all, you live only next door. You'll have the baby monitor, and you'll take it in turns to go back every half hour.

Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realised. She's gone.

You've never had to call the police before. But now they're in your home, and who knows what they'll find there.

What would you be capable of when pushed past your limit?

©2016 Shari Lapena (P)2016 Random House Audiobooks
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Critic reviews

"2016's most talked-about new thriller." ( Stylist)
"Meticulously crafted and razor-sharp. The Couple Next Door lingers long after you turn the final page." (Harlan Coben)
"How well do we ever know those around us? The Couple Next Door will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer. Even then, you'll never guess the truth...until it's too late." (Lisa Gardner)

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good book bit long winded in places

good story with a twist. keeps you guessing for most of the book but then it all falls into place

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A page turner

I loved it. One twist followed by another and another. kept you guessing! Good read.

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Really Enjoyed this book

I started off thinking "I'm not sure about this" but went on to enjoy it. The only bit I didn't get was the bit where she lost her cool at school. It had twists & turns & Surprises. Would definitely recommend

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kept me hanging on the edge of my seat!?

absolutely loved it, tense and intriguing. Fantastic ending to a well thought out story. excellent

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Brilliant read

Great read and a book I didn't want to put down! Gripping story line with plenty of twists and turns!

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Formulaic

Disappointing story but well read. You could See tbe twists coming a mile off. Might return actually.

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Well worth a listen....

Falls well into the general suburban thriller who done it genre and pretty good all around. A bit implausible but entertaining nevertheless. A page turner and great for long journeys.

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Gripping thriller

From first page to last this was an enthralling, twisting, absorbing and excellent listen. You will not be disappointed don’t listen to any other negative comments

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cant get past chapter 2

the story may not have been bad, but the naration is like listening to a report, no feeling no warmth just monotone reading words off a page

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excellent

really enjoyed this book from start to finish good plot although it becamt too obviois

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