Synopsis – The Family Next Door
Perfect Neighbours, Perfect Lies…
When Viola’s new neighbours move into Number 33, everything seems picture-perfect.
But behind the manicured lawn and polite smiles, dark secrets lurk in the shadows. As Viola, a quiet retiree, digs deeper into the strange behaviour of the family next door, she uncovers a disturbing web of lies.
The father, Rhys, is hostile. The mother, Wendy, seems to be losing her grip on reality. And their daughter, Mirabelle is an eerie eight-year-old.
When Viola sneaks into Number 33, she discovers a locked room and a secret hidden inside. Soon her curiosity turns into obsession. But as she pushes closer to the truth, the family turns the tables and suddenly, Viola is the one questioning her own sanity.
Will Viola uncover the sinister truth… or is she the next victim in this twisted game of cat and mouse?
The Family Next Door is a chilling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Author Bio
Charlotte Stevenson is an author born and raised in North West Cumbria. Charlotte studied Medicine in Scotland and continues to work part-time as a doctor.
Charlotte writes dark, twisty psychological thrillers with elements of psychological horror. She is fascinated by the complexity of human behaviour and the dark depths of the mind. The Serial Killer’s Son was her first novel.
Charlotte now resides in Greater Manchester with her husband, three wonderful children and two rambunctious dogs. When not writing or working, Charlotte is a voracious consumer of audiobooks and has an ever-expanding TBR pile that she has no desire to control.
My Review
The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very creepy book.
Viola is an older widow who gets new neighbors. She welcomes them to the neighborhood and immediately notices that something is not quite right.
So many times I found myself getting annoyed with Viola. Her nosiness made her do many questionable things. I wanted her to just mind her business but that wouldn’t have made for an interesting book lol.
The end was very different from what I had been expecting!
As psychological thrillers go this one isn’t necessarily full of twists thrown at you from every direction but instead an unfolding plot. Very engaging writing that kept me wanting to read. I finished this book in one day.
If you are a fan of thrillers this one is a good read. This is my first book by this author but I will definitely read others.
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