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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 Exciting Scary Crime

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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
Most relevant
A very enjoyable listen. Excellent narration.Intriguing storyline. I liked the fact that there was a past and a present.It was a very good plot and I would recommend this audible to fans of Clare Douglas.

Gripping tale!

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Twists and turns all through. Loved this book. Well worth a read or listen. Wanted to finish quickly but knew I was going to be sad once I had

This is a great one

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Well, they say that Mr & Mrs Brown outdoors, isn't Mr & Mrs Brown indoors. And never has this old saying been more true.

While Lena struggles to come to terms with her newly chosen single status, she welcomes new neighbours—a friendly elderly couple with a loving family living nearby.
Knowing that Rufus is preparing to leave for university in a few months, she helps him with one last project for his college course. Needing a background noise recording, Lena agrees to keep an eye on his borrowed retro recording apparatus.
Leaving the tape running overnight, it is only when rewinding to ensure it's worked that she hears a statement from her new neighbours that rocks her world.
Lena becomes aware that things might not be all they seem.
I loved how this book clearly and carefully skipped between different decades. Each character is believable and beautifully described, a testament to Douglas's brilliant writing.

Would I recommend buying this book - hell yeah! What are you waiting for!

4.75/5

A brilliant book, packed with great characters.

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No shocking plot twist but overall was interesting. Some of the character voices didn’t suit but wasn’t too bugging overall. Not a bad book 3/5 an easy listen.

Good easy listen, the characters were all likeable and interesting

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This was enthralling from the start. Lots of twists and turns. I could not stop listening!

Claire Douglas at her best

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