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The New Neighbours

By: Claire Douglas
Narrated by: Sophie Rundle, Kristin Atherton, Justin Avoth, Sebastian Humphreys
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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . .

Do you trust the couple next door?

When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door-neighbours she thinks she must have misheard. After all, the Morgans are a kind, retired couple who have moved to a suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens. But it sounded like they were planning a crime.

Her family and friends tell her that she’s made a mistake. Yet Lena can’t stop thinking about it. Because what if they are about to do something terrible? What if she can prevent it?

And what if, in doing so, it might help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .

'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL

'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER

'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train' Marie Claire

©2025 Claire Douglas (P)2025 Penguin Audio

 Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Crime

Critic Reviews

Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints (LISA JEWELL)
The New Neighbours has all the trademarks of a classic Claire Douglas novel: an utterly compelling plot, a protagonist you're rooting for, and smartly plotted twists and reveals that come thick and fast. An absolute blockbuster! (Lucy Clarke)
A pulse-pounding thriller that will make you think twice before opening a can of worms (Zoe West)
It’s one of those books you can’t put down (LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK)
-- (PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS)
I loved this twisty novel (RICHARD OSMAN)
Outstanding
Extraordinarily clever (ANDREA MARA)
A real treat for psychological thriller fans (T. M. LOGAN)
Clever and terrifically compelling (SARAH PEARSE)
All stars
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I think this was my favourite from Claire thus far. (I’ve loved them all except one and there are no more left right now!) I was hooked from the beginning to the end. A few characters could have had more background but all round great story

Hooked

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This was an easy book to listen to, unfortunately it lacked a bit of energy.

Easy listen

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Keeps you guessing until the end. Thoroughly enjoyed this novel.. Will be reading more from this author.

Great plot

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Another great read from Claire, Kept me guessing great narrator too! Easy read . Using up more words

Loved it

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Enjoyed this story a lot. Couldn't wait for the next chapter. I highly recommend this to those who like a well crafted thriller.

Great plot, Great performers, Skilful writing.

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