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Those People

The GRIPPING compulsive thriller from the bestselling author of Our House
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Those People by Louise Candlish is a gripping tale set in a seemingly peaceful neighbourhood that turns sinister with the arrival of disruptive newcomers. Their loud, unruly behaviour and disregard for community norms ignite tensions among residents, leading to unexpected and dramatic consequences. As events spiral out of control, the lines between right and wrong blur, highlighting the complexities of human nature and communal life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by domestic thrillers that delve into neighbourly conflicts with a sinister twist. The story masterfully captures the tension that escalates into chaos as the lives of suburban residents intersect with a new family's disruptive presence. If psychological suspense and the darker sides of human nature pique your interest, this gripping narrative will likely appeal to you.

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Β The stunning new thriller from the bestselling author of Our House.

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MEET THE NEIGHBOURS YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE

Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules, and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence.

Then, early one Sunday, a horrific crime shocks the street. As the police go house-to-house, the residents close ranks and everyone's story is the same: They did it.

But there's a problem. The police don't agree. And the door they're knocking on next is yours.

'A clever, enjoyable follow-up to Our House... scarily plausible' β€” Alison Flood, Observer

'Guaranteed to have you vibrating with impotent fury … a carefully crafted psychological thriller’ β€” Laura Wilson, Guardian

β€˜Sharp satire and a plot that builds to a roiling boil with a couple of oh-so-clever final twists in close succession: Louise Candlish is one very clever writer’ β€” Sarah Vaughan

'Prepare to be gripped; Those People is nail-bitingly tense from the first page to the last. Louise Candlish shows us the dark side of suburbia – and of ourselves' β€” Erin Kelly

β€˜Twists aplenty, and such wonderful observation - I loved it' β€” Clare Mackintosh

'An addictive, twisty page-turner about the neighbours from hell that will give you nightmares about the suburban dream' β€” Alice Feeney

'Candlish shows us, through multiple points of view, how Booth’s boorish presence causes sleep-deprived couples to bicker hatefully and grown siblings to become enraged with one another, until the whole community seems to turn on itself - with fatal consequences' β€” Wall Street Journal

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Those People by Louise Candlish is lauded as a gripping thriller set in a seemingly idyllic neighbourhood, unravelled by the arrival of nightmare neighbours. The novel masterfully peels back middle-class facades, creating a satirical and suspenseful tale rich with unexpected twists. Critics praise its sharp social commentary, the exploration of community tensions, and its nerve-wracking build-up to a potent climax.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471168109

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Louise Candlish is the internationally bestselling author of fifteen novels, including The Other Passenger, The Heights, and Our House, which won the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. It is now a major four-part TV drama starring Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, and Rupert Penry-Jones, available to stream on CBC Gem. Louise lives in London with her husband and daughter. Connect with her on Twitter @Louise_Candlish, Facebook @LouiseCandlishAuthor, and Instagram @LouiseCandlish.

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