The Killer Next Door
The Killer Next Door
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Killer Next Door, residents of a rundown London boarding house are drawn together by secrets and survival. Person-first characters include a reclusive landlord, a woman fleeing her past, and a mysterious new tenant. The story unfolds with suspense and tension as the characters confront the dark truths about each other and their environment.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Gritty
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
12,149 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood receives praise for its gripping narrative and well-crafted suspense. Readers appreciate the complex characters and the novel's ability to keep them on edge. However, some critique its graphic content and pacing. Despite this, it's noted for being a strong psychological thriller with an engaging plot.
Who Should Read The Killer Next Door?
A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers and dark, suspenseful narratives with complex characters, akin to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, would likely be captivated by The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood. It's perfect for those intrigued by the sinister secrets hidden in ordinary lives.
12,149 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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