Those People Next Door: a twisty and page-turning courtroom drama and suspenseful legal thriller to keep you up at night in 2023!

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One of my ten best reads of the year. Easy five stars’ Lisa Jewell * Waterstones Thriller of the Month – August 2023 *

Those People Next Door – HarperCollins Publishers UK Those People Next Door – HarperCollins Publishers UK

At a time when some people appear to consider it a badge of honour to feel offended by others, this novel carries an important message’ I would definitely recommend this book to people who enjoy tense neighborhood dramas that explore current societal issues. I know this won't work for everyone, but for the Readers who do end up enjoying it, I think they'll walk away feeling like they've had a memorable reading experience.

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A rollercoaster ride of a toxic tale of neighbours from hell. Brilliantly pacey and wonderfully written with a lovely big twist.’ There are twists upon twists. However, one of the final reveals was a bit of a letdown. It seemed to come out of nowhere.

Those People Next Door | Kia Abdullah | 9780008433703 - NetGalley Those People Next Door | Kia Abdullah | 9780008433703 - NetGalley

This powerful social drama about racism and microaggression in today’s society is a must-read’ Prima A small act of malice between suburban neighbours snowballs, bringing tension and terror. Terrific and hugely thought-provoking’ Ian Rankin We open with the working class family, father, mother and three children. We learn that the eldest daughter is in love but although this is news to the entire family, no one bothers to ask anything about the boy.I found both halves of the book to be really good. The first half is the neighborhood/domestic suspense with the second half being the courtroom scene. Certain parts of the trial can be repetitive but also provide new insights from witnesses. The author’s writing style is very engaging and near unputdownable. This is the second book I’ve read of hers, and it was just as gripping. She strikes a nice balance between characterization and moving the plot along.