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Before Us

By: Jane E. James
Narrated by: Sarah Kants, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain
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As soon as we open the door to our beautiful new home, I sense their presence . . . the couple who lived here before us.

They’ve left things behind, as if on purpose, for us to find. First, there is the mysterious diary that ends too abruptly, followed by pictures of a couple in their thirties, just like us. Tired-looking parents with two small children. Who are they?

©2025 Jane E. James (P)2025 Audible Ltd. Domestic Thrillers Mystery Psychological Thriller & Suspense Exciting
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You really need to concentrate on the characters. Goes between them. Not for me unfortunately. Looked promising too

Too much jumping back and forth

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fantastic and very interesting
the story line was good too felt like it could have been a true story

the voice

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This is the best book I’ve listened to in a while. Narration is excellent, really captures the characters. But the story is so twisty you’ll find it difficult to second guess or third guess in fact don’t just listen & enjoy.

The twists

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Quite enjoyed this on the whole but I could spot the main plot twist coming a mile off. I found it quite frustrating in parts. The ending felt rushed and a lot of questions unresolved.

A bit predictable

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Unconvinced by the characters. Awful story. Narrator for Rachel sounds robotic. Don’t know why I stuck with it.

Awful

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