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The Killer Next Door

Alex Marwood
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The Killer Next Door

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Alex Marwood

The Killer Next Door

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

3.8

12,149 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

3.8

12,149 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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