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    The Girl Next Door
    The Girl Next Door
    The Girl Next Door
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Girl Next Door

    Written by Phoebe Morgan

    Narrated by Stephanie Racine and Imogen Wilde

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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

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateFeb 21, 2019
    ISBN9780008314866
    Author

    Phoebe Morgan

    Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and editor. She studied English at Leeds University after growing up in the Suffolk countryside. She lives in London, England.

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    • 4/5
      Very good, enjoyable despite guessing the baddie at the beginning, ending was not predictable as they often can be with these storylines

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      I liked this book, it wasn't a total barn burner or anything but the story kept my attention.
    • 4/5
      I found it interesting. I had to see how it ended. Although I’m not sure how I feel about the ending, it was a good read.
    • 5/5
      Well written… suspenseful. Great twists.
      Ending let me a bit frustrated, but I would definitely recommend.
    • 5/5
      I loved it! Kept me guessing all the way to the end.
    • 2/5
      Literally the only reason I finished it was because I was over the 150 page mark.
      The main character I could not stand. I was reading it then thought it was something about me so I started listening to it on here and it got even worse. She’s a very unlikable annoying character, in fact I don’t think iv ever read a thriller book where I hated the main character more then this one. Story line was ok a bit predictable other then the ending but I can’t give it more then 2 starts I literally just finished it because it’s been on my Tbr for a while now. Would not recommend and will never again re read most likely will get rid of the book. Absolutely a piss of just cuz of the character jane
    • 5/5
      He pledged to protect his neighborWhen Gabrielle Harper's gutsy investigative reporting attracted a serial killer, her new neighbor began keeping an eye on her. But Cooper Marshall was more than his chiseled frame suggested. He was an Elite Operations Division specialist who thrived on adrenaline, who always took risks, whose every instinct was geared to protect. Even if it meant breaking cover. Gabrielle wasn't the sort to hole up in her Washington, D.C., walk-up, waiting to be the next victim. So when the time came, he'd throw her on the back of his motorcycle and ride with a vengeance to save her life. Until then, he'd watch and wait, and try not to get carried away with attraction to the girl next door….This sucked me in from the first page and didn't let go until I'd finished. Cooper was checking up on an ex EOD agent who had been out of contact for awhile. With agents being murdered his job was to warn them what was happening. In this case he was too late, arriving just after the man was killed. As he was investigating Gabrielle showed up and Cooper was barely able to escape without being seen. When she then showed up at yet another murder scene, Cooper realizes that she's investigating the same thing he is and it has put her in danger. He's determined to keep her safe even if he has to reveal some of his secrets. And it would be all too easy to do that as there is something about Gabrielle that is really messing with his focus.I really liked Gabriella. She is determined, focused, and very smart. Because of the violent death of her father and the fact his killer had never been found, she uses her investigative powers to help the victims get justice. She had a relationship with a local cop that didn't work out, but she shares what she finds out with the cops to help them solve their cases. She figured out a connection between murdered women and the agents (though she didn't know they were agents) that Cooper and the EOD hadn't because she was looking at a different angle. All she knew about Cooper at first was that he was there when she needed him. When she started receiving threatening calls and attacks, she asked for his help in keeping her safe. She begins to trust him as she goes about checking out leads for her story. There's also an intense attraction between them that is trying to distract her. I loved her focus and the way she wasn't going to let anything stop her from finding out what she needed to know. She knows Cooper is hiding something from her and when she finds out what it is there is a certain amount of betrayal in what she feels. I loved the way she stood up to everyone at the EOD office, including Mercer. I liked seeing her give Cooper the chance to talk to her about his past as things started spinning rapidly toward the conclusion, and she realized that a lot of her anger toward him was because of the way she felt about him. Cooper really surprised me when it came to Gabrielle. When we met him in the previous book he was the typical agent - cool, in control and ready to do whatever necessary to get the job done. In this book there are definitely cracks in that exterior. He has been frustrated by his inability to warn the agents in time to save them. Finding Gabrielle in the middle of both scenes wasn't doing anything for his peace of mind. He is also under orders to keep her from finding out about the EOD, though that doesn't work too well. He's pretty impressed by what she has found out so far. When she becomes the victim of several attacks his protectiveness ramps up. I really enjoyed his confusion over the way that she has got him wound up. He is not used to feeling so out of control around a woman and isn't so sure he likes it. As much as he'd like to lock her up to keep her safe, he knows that's not possible. I liked seeing the way that he supports her with what she needs to do with her job even though it's really hard for him. There was a great conversation with Mercer that really opened his eyes to what he was feeling and doing. The final confrontation put the finishing touches on them. There was a nice twist at the end that had been hinted at during the end of the previous book and is fully explained by the end of this one. I loved the suspense. From the beginning there was always something happening that added to the tension. It was interesting to see the two approaches to the investigation and how important Gabrielle's information turned out to be. I liked the bits of the story that were from the killer's point of view because we get a little of what is driving him. It also adds to the chance to figure out who he is. There were a couple possibilities and I was happy to see I had picked the right one. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
    • 5/5
      It held my attention great. Was a very good book. I would recommend it to all my friends.
    • 5/5
      What a good book to finish the month! Never read book by this author but definitely will explore more as this book was good! I was in the story from the first pages and question "Who did it" never left. I tried to guess but all guessing was pointless as I didn't guess!
      A little sad about the end as I would like to do differently but I am not the one telling the story.
      Definitely loved this book and happy to explore more books by this author!
    • 5/5
      Fab read, really enjoyed this one very much. Good twists
    • 5/5
      Surprise ending A little slow, but so worth it super twisty
    • 5/5
      A gripping psychological thriller set in a close knit community. When Clare Edwards is found dead in a ‘buttercup’ field, the gossips come out of the woodwork and rumours run rife. It’s all about keeping up appearances in this book. The Girl Next Door is an excellent read, it’s full of twists and turns, a few red herrings and a surprise ending. There’s even a hint of creepiness. No-one is whom they seem and no-one can be trusted. The characters are mostly unlikeable but well drawn, so the reader can have a great love to hate relationship with them! It’s definitely a page turner and had me eagerly turning the pages, even though I had guessed who the killer was before the big reveal. Just don’t be lulled into a false sense of security! Captivating, enthralling and highly recommended - if you like a mystery with a bit of divergence, this is for you.