This was a gripping read. I liked the way the plot unravelled and even when you thought you'd got a handle on what was going on something else was added into the equation. I will look out for more books from this author. Thanks, Netgalley!

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This book was ok. I feel as if the pros and cons list to reading it very much balance out. Lets start with the good... It was a very fast read. It had that hook quality in which I didn't want to put it down. I love a morally askew character as much as the next person, and this book had some great characters in that sense.

Where I think the book fell short... I think that some of the writing, especially in the beginning of the book, was a little immature. It lacked some definite complexity. While following David, one of the main character of the story, there was a moment where he was speaking in the most basic sentences. "I am wearing a wig and glasses. It is my disguise. I have a knife. It will help me later." Something like that. However this didn't last for long, and the writing style fixed itself in later chapter. I think that it also lacked a "wait.. WHAT" type of twist. Not that every book needs that, but I think this book attempted to have it, but when the twist came I went "oh. ok yeah that makes sense".

The other thing I will say is that I felt like the first half of the book and the second half of the book felt like different stories. The storyline with David and the storyline with Maria and William at the end, while connected, felt very separate. Each story was good in its own sense, but I feel like to be great the each needed more time/pages to be fleshed out into full stories on their own. I just feel like if this story is going to be called "The Intruder" the book should have focused more on... well... the intruder. That part happened very early on in the book and while it wasn't forgotten about, it just didn't seem that pivotal.

At the end of the day though, it was an enjoyable read and I would read stories written by this author again. It was fast and fulfilled a good rush of a suspense/thriller for a day.

This book was creepy from start to finish. I read it in one sitting and then was looking over my shoulder the rest of the day! It was super fast paced and kept me intrigued the whole time. This was my first Hurst novel and I can't wait to continue with other stories!

This really wasn’t the book for me after reading the reviews I had high hopes but it just wasn’t that great. Kinda dragged on. Thanks NetGalley for the ARc

I have been a firm follower of this author for a few years now and he can do no wrong for me. This is a well written book, great characters and definitely a page turner which kept me on the edge of my seat all the way with a great ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for this great ARC which I have no hesitation in recommending.

Daniel Hurst has become one of my favorite writers. This book is no exception it’s another perfectly written, perfectly paced thriller. The best part of this book is the story which is completely epic.

Wow! I really enjoyed this new domestic thriller by Daniel Hurst. My first book of his but definitely won’t be my last. This had every element you could dream of! There were so many secrets and such twists and turns. And the characters were great! Perfectly developed.
Highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

Maybe it's just me but I've only read two books by this author and haven't cared much for either of them. The characters aren't developed enough. I never care what happens to them or where the story takes me, honestly. I didn't feel any emotion while reading this one although the story line was interesting enough. I hate leaving bad reviews so I'll just leave it at that. Two Stars.

Thank you Netgalley and Incubator Books for this ARC.

David, an ex-employee of Maria and William who seems to think he was unjustly terminated, decides to do himself justice, picking apart their apparently perfect life, uncovering one shocking secret after the other.
This thriller is told in multiple POV and time lines, but it was easy to follow. I read it in one sitting, a real page turner! It's a quick action driven read with twist after twist and a satisfying ending. When I hate a character so viscerally, I know I'm really invested! I discovered Daniel Hurst only recently, but he is rapidly becoming a favorite author of mine.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I had a lot of trouble with this one, unfortunately. I loved the whole idea of the book, but I felt like all of the characters were insufferable and there wasn't a lot of depth to any of them. I had such a hard time getting into it. I did enjoy the ending and was quite pleased with it.

This is without a doubt the best book to date that Daniel Hurst has written. If you’ve ever been wronged by your employer and fantasized about getting even, then you will be able to relate to this book. However ones fantasies are, there is always a twist or two that will send you reeling.This book was packed with lies, deceit and an ending you’ll never predict.

Another Daniel Hurst novel? I’ve read so many, the Passenger is my favorite, and this one is in the middle. The first half is tense and rather good., but once the wife has figured out the husband, it becomes a little predictable but still a good read.

Daniel Hurst is one of my favourite authors and this new book didn’t disappoint.
I raced through it in one sitting and was drawn in from page 1.
The writing is fast paced and engaging and the characters are intriguing.
A great book and one I’d certainly recommend.

I absolutely love Daniel Hurst's book and this one did not disappoint! There are always twists throughout his books and this one certainly had a good few. How well do you really know your loved one? This book certainly shows that life is not always how it seems especially when living a life of luxury is involved.

In my opinion, Daniel Hurst is the best psychological thriller author. His story lines are always fast paced and full of unique plot twists that blow your mind. His characters are interesting and complex. Characters you really want to get to know what makes them tick. This story was everything I mentioned and more. I love when an author keeps me guessing as to where the plot is going next and zings me with a twist so satisfying, I have to stop reading to savor it before I continue on. I enjoyed this thriller immensely and have highly recommended all of his books to my other book friends.

Daniel Hurst is at the top of the Psychological Thriller genre and for good reason! Leaves you upside down from all the twists this book drops!

Okay, so there were quite a lot of things I really did like about this book, but I kinda found it underwhelming too.

Getting into their house was easy. The hard part was getting out.
Maria and William seem to have it all. Two happy children, a beautiful house, A thriving business.
But when their home is invaded by David, an ex-employee with a score to settle, the couple face a terrifying fight to survive.
During the course of one Hellish night, David picks apart their carefully constructed life, secrets are unearthed, truths revealed.
And soon David begins to wonder if he’s bitten off morel than he can chew because he’s discovering Maria and William are not the defenceless couple he imagined. By the time he realises who these people really are, it may already be too late.
Who will make it out alive?
Couldn’t put it down really enjoyed this book totally recommend
Thank You NetGalley and Inkubator Books
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Thank you netgalley for the ARC! This book kept me hooked from the very beginning until the final words…. A seemingly perfect marriage…there were so many horrible secrets to untangle. Do you really know the person next to you? The person that you’ve build your whole life around and given your heart to?
And in the end…do you really want to know all the lies, secrets, and what that person is capable of? This novel kept me thinking long after I finished it. Highly recommended!!!

Thank you NetGalley, Inkubator Books and Daniel Hurst for letting me read “The Intruder” in exchange for an honest review.

Daniel Hurst, Mister, you’re popping out these novels at quite some speed. Love it. I felt like it was just yesterday that I got to read his previous novel.

He is a comfort author for me. This can be interpreted in many ways, but for me, you always get what you expect with him. A fast paced novel with fairly interesting characters and the twists you’re so desperate for. A perfect popcorn thriller you can read fairly quickly.

We once again have a perfect couple. Married, kids and successful business. Meet William and Maria. But not everything is as it seems. There are secrets, of course. They live a happy like, very much focused on their business. Over half a year ago, they had to let go of David, due to harassment allegations. David claims his innocence but never stood a chance. Now the poor lad takes things into his own hands and plans revenge. Who is the real victim in this story?

We get multiple points of view, which is nice. Present and past. Like all of Daniel’s novels, this is a fairly quick read that keeps you glued to the pages. I like his style of writing. It never gets boring. Some things were predictable and not all of the characters were likeable, but I assume that was on purpose.


The only thing that disturbed the heck out of me is the constant using of the word “the town”. Lives across town, business of the year in town and so on. Why can’t you just use any bloody town name? This just jumped out every single time and my brain got glued to it. It’s a minor thing, maybe it’s just me. 😜