A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder

Published 17/07/2025 | Hardback,
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A gripping new thriller from the author of Our House, packed full of stunning twists!

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‘Tense, clever and bitingly observed. Superb’ Claire Douglas

‘You won’t know who to trust in this tense, twisty delight of a thriller – with a wonderfully compelling narrator who discovers that trying to do the right thing can sometimes go very, very wrong’ TM Logan, author of The Daughter and The Holiday

‘Brilliantly crafted with characters that will move into your mind, and stay with you in all the very best ways. Sensationally entertaining, I could not put it down’ Adele Parks

‘Candlish spins a taut, deliciously twisted tale with sting after sting… Just brilliant’ John Marrs

‘Louise Candlish has a gift for examining hotly topical issues with intelligence, wit, and a keen eye for observational detail. A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder is a smartly constructed psychological thriller with a wicked twist in the tale. Flawless!’ Lucy Clarke

‘A terrific story, witty, engaging and a total page-turner’ Liz Nugent

‘A whip-smart, razor-sharp domestic thriller… a fiendishly twisty plot. Gwen is my new obsession!’ Isabelle Broom

Her secrets will be the death of you.

It’s rare for a room in beautiful, iconic Columbia Mansions to be up for grabs and Gwen is thrilled when its new occupant Pixie turns out to be the most delightful neighbour she could have wished for. Before long the two women have formed an unlikely age-gap friendship and Gwen is making herself useful to Pixie in all kinds of ways.

But when a crime comes to light Gwen’s protective instincts go into overdrive, igniting an appetite for revenge that none of the residents are prepared for.

The last thing they need in Columbia Mansions is a scandal.

The last thing they want is a murder.

Praise for Louise Candlish

‘A brilliant mess-with-your-mind slow burn thriller. Louise is a master manipulator and this is not to be missed’ Nikki Smith

‘Louise Candlish excels at issue-led plots. A clever “through the keyhole” take on neighbours’ Jane Corry

‘Meticulously plotted with twists and turns aplenty. It’s a truly addictive read’ Hannah Beckerman

‘Riveting’ THE TIMES

‘A superstar of psychological thrillers’ DAILY MAIL

‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters’ GUARDIAN

‘Scorching’ THE SUN

‘An unmissable summer read’ HEAT

‘Smart, sharp and suspenseful’ Adele Parks, PLATINUM

‘Tense and gripping’ WOMAN’S OWN

‘This is psychological suspense at its finest’ WOMAN&HOME

‘Stands out for its wit, plotting and consideration of serious social issues… This is a novel that offers all kinds of pleasure – and a warning for anyone who thinks that family holidays will provide rest and relaxation’ LITERARY REVIEW