Jamie, a former white collar worker, now works in a coffee shop. He lives in a posh area of London with his partner of ten years, Claire. Her parents own the large home in which they live. Jamie is claustrophobic and as a result has purchased a one year pass on a river ferry to commute to work. On the ferry, he meets Kit, a somewhat younger, hipper commuter. Because they live relatively close, Jamie, Claire, Kit and his beautiful partner, Melia, who incidentally works in the same office as Claire, begin to socialize together. As time progresses, their relationships change and by Christmas time when one disappears everything falls apart. I won’t go further into the plot because of spoilers but will say it is very well written. Each chapter covers events at different periods and all ultimately lead to an unexpected conclusion that will stay with the reader long after reading it. Thanks to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for an ARC for an honest review.

First time reading this author but it won't be the last. Enjoyed the story and the well developed characters. Although I didn't particularly like any of them. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Loved this twisty mystery! The story builds from main character Jamie being stopped by police and questioned about his friend Kit who is missing. The plot then unfolds with alternating chapters describing what he is sharing (with police, his wife, and others) and what has really happened leading up to the current events. Really a nice way to keep the reader engaged while building the knowledge that there is more than meets the eye. Never saw the plot twist coming, but it fits and is believable. An enjoyable ride from first page to last. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing a digital ARC for review.

I was intrigued with the blurb, but unfortunately this was disappointing. It’s a slow burn murder mystery with characters that are not likable and told by one POV with flashbacks. Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and the author for a gifted copy. This is my honest review.

Lots of suspense and twists and turns made this a very engrossing and enjoyable read for me. It’s extremely well written with an nail biting plot that really engaged me into the story and quickly finished in 2 days. A perfect summer read and one I highly recommend!

Jamie Buckby was in his morning routine of catching a ferry to work when he notices his friend, Kit Roper did not board on time which was strange because they normally ride the ferry together. Jamie quickly learns why as he is met by the police as soon as he gets off the ferry. It seems that Kit has been reported missing by his wife and some witnesses had seen Jamie and Kit arguing recently. Was Jamie involved in Kit's disappearance?

What a great, super twisty story! Louise Candlish has great writing skills and it shows. I loved the ending as well.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Louise Candlish is an awarded British writer in the thriller/crime genre. With her newest book, The Other Passenger, she brings a smart twisty thriller that always stays one mad jump ahead of the reader.

Jamie and Claire live in a gorgeous house just out of London that Claire inherited from her parents. She does well as a leasing agent, but Jaime is working as a barista, even though he is nearing fifty, so now way could they afford this expensive London property on their own dime. They become friends with Melia and Kit, and the friendship develops quickly, even though there is both an age and a "property" disparity. Kit is somewhat resentful that Jamie gets to live in such a grand house due to his partners largesse, and that even Claire has done nothing to deserve this house. Nevertheless, they bond, and Jaime and Kit start commuting together on the river, a somewhat charming and relaxing way to get to work every day. They become friends with two more on the boat, and the foursome hangs out together every day.

Then one day when Jaime gets on the boat, Kit isn't there. And the police are there to question him as he was the last known person to see Kit alive. To try to describe what happens after this point would be too convuluted and it would be impossible not to drop spoilers. Just know that after a little bit of a long opening which sets the scene, suddenly the plot will start bending and curving this way and that. Just when you think you've got it figured out you will realize, no, not quite!

I really enjoyed The Other Passenger! Thank you to NetGalley, author Louise Candlish, and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

DNF @ 61% - I really tried to push through with this book. I may pick it up again later.

Here are some notes I wrote as I was reading:
- Chapter 1: Really hard to follow. Who ARE all these characters? They're not defined or described at all. I didn't even realize the main character was male until the very end of the chapter! Or Kit!
- Chapter 3 was too long and too much real estate talk.
- The writing style is odd, I can't quite click with it. It's hard to follow, and long-winded.
- @ 25% I think I was finally getting used to the writing style.
- @40% Considering DNF (since about 20%) - this story is all about the friends ' history and not about Kit' s disappearance. There's a lot of complaining/whining about the difference in generations, and the difference in a "real" job vs someone who works for minimum wage.
- @55% So the first half of the book laid out the past year, and the friends' history. Now maybe something interesting will happen?
- @ 61% Once Clare found out what Jamie was doing, and Jamie didn't seem to care, I just couldn't read anymore.

This was my first Louise Candlish book and definitely not my last. The Other Passenger was a quick read and a slow burn suspense all wrapped in one. Candlish's unreliable characters kept me guessing and very much intrigued throughout the story. I absolutely loved how she weaved in subtle twists that made it difficult to trust any of the characters. Her attention to detail was perfection and her writing was an atmospheric treat. This is the perfect read to kick back and relax with this summer. Throw this in your beach bag and plan on escaping with this entertaining tale. I look forward to talking more about this book on my blog as we get closer to pub date.

Very good little thriller! I’ve read a few of Louise Candelish’s books now and enjoyed them all! This one I feel dragged a little in the middle area. And even tho I quite enjoyed the ending I did think the ending dragged a little too. It was kinda like oh there’s another chapter, there’s another. The main character wasn’t a likeable guy, hell, none of them were, but I was still kinda rooting for him anyway.

The Other Passenger was a compelling read from beginning to end. I will definitely be recommending it to those that like reading thrillers!

There was a song I remember from long time ago saying that all men care and talk about is money, sex and football (as in soccer). Here you go! It is what really talk about and what gets them in big trouble most of the time. Here is a man who doesn’t know how to manage his money, buying drugs over paying bills, and non stop talking about it. Here is a man who lives a comfortable life (thanks to partner’s generous parents for the crib), feels like sleeping with other man’s young wife will resolve all his problems (including that time is running out for him), and pretends like he is not a phony or dumb as others thought him to be. And here is a woman who can manipulate these two idiots to do whatever she wants. Did I miss anything?

Ehhhh.... maybe rest of the plotline, but you have an idea of what’s going on. Or do you really know??? Can you really guess the web of lies, lengths some people could go, and people’s real intentions? The Other Passenger is a great page turner of how they did it than a whodunnit where each character pretty much played on others’ weaknesses and troubles. Every person had some strings that ended up in someone else’s hands.

The most important question is though did the culprit(s) get what he/she/they wanted. Did it worth the trouble and all that careful planning or was it just another game? If you also think that commutes suck and the gap between rich and poor is getting bigger and bigger everyday, pick this up. At least you’ll have some fun during your commute to job you really don’t wanna do

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This book made me want to move to East London, get a job in the City and commute by river boat. Other than that it wasn't great. It was clever in places, but the big twists were fairly predictable and the ending dragged on and on. I never got a sense that Kit and Jamie were friends at all, and Steve and Gretchen's characters were all over the place. My biggest issue was with Jamie commuting into central London to work a minimum wage job - at one point he comments on how two drinks bought on the boat cost him two hours' pay, but the ticket alone must have been more than he earnt...?

My Recommendation 4..5 star
Wow. Makes you think twice about plotting the ‘perfect’ crime. So many plotwists I was waiting for another what’s next to happen. A thriller not easily put down. Highly entertaining. Louise Candlish never disappoints.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc

One couple are wealthy and in their fifties other couple are no so wealthy and in their twenties. They become friends and then something horrible happens!!!!! Not spoiling it!
I am a fan of Louise Candlish so I was excited to get The Other Passenger! Now I wasn’t expecting it to be so dark and twisted but it was. The characters in the book you will either love them or they will creep you the hell out.

Two couples become friends, one older and living the good life in a posh flat, and the other young and struggling financially. A seemingly innocuous decision to change the mode transportation for daily commutes sets off a chain reaction that will leave none of them unscathed. Suspenseful and twisty.

Very twisty and very good! I finished this one fast!
I enjoyed the setting of the book and the characters were all very well developed.
They were a bit shallow, but that was by design I am guessing.
Someone in the friend group goes missing, just when we think there may have been foul play and by whom, he turns up, gets killed for real, and more twists follow!
If you like plot twists, quick thrill mystery reads, good one especially with summer around the corner!

Well that certainly didn't go how I planned. A clever take on a mystery with an interesting narrative. The "then" and "now" way of telling stories seems to be here to stay. Very reminiscent of Ruth Ware so fans of those books will definitely like this

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy.

I did not like this book. I think this is best suited for a man who like thrillers. It read really misogynistic.

Really did not care for this book. I found the dialogue hard to believe and vaguely misogynistic. I had a hard time getting through it.