A truly brilliant psychological thriller!
One of the best books I’ve read recently without a doubt!
Some dark characters, huge twists and omg moments!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my arc.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this read. Mark Edwards is a solid thriller author. He always writes a book that will pull you in m. I have read a few of his books and they are always written very well and never have slow spots in the book. This book will make you look at people differently. Haha

Excellent twisty storyline.
Keeps you guessing right to the end.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review

I have read a few books by Mark Edwards in the past but this was definitely up there as one of the best. It was quick paced and kept me engaged from start to end. I did find that some bits were a little predictable but I didn’t see the ending coming. Overall I would definitely recommend.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Thomas&Mercer for the book #ThePsychopathNextDoor by #MarkEdwards. This book is full of deceit, illness and murder right up till the very end. Emma and Ethan moved with their two children, Dylan’s and Rose to a safer neighborhood. After a new neighbor, Fiona, moves in, she seems to have taken a liking to Rose. She sees in Rose what she is, a psychopath. She has decided to mold Rose and use her to carry out her plans. Can this family survive Fiona?

EXCUSE ME MARK, ARE YOU OKAY????
Phew, this one is creepy AF.

Out now! I read the audio via KU and that female narrator is PERFECTION. Her voices change based on how Fiona is feeling and it was superbly creepy to hear her go from (fake) cheerful to chilling in a breath.
(the male narrator was good too just had a less dark role than Fiona's narrator)

As always this author makes me FURIOUS at the characters and their situation. The typical "I know something bad is going to happen but I can't look away" feelings I get from his other novels is present here. The reader knows Fiona is up to no good but it's hard to know EXACTLY where this is headed and how it will resolve. I will use the word "CHILLING" as I've seen in several reviews because it fits this novel so perfectly. It makes you question who you let into your own life, that's for sure!

Omg mark Edward's has done it again!!

Mark Edward's really has a way of writing characters the just boil your blood and I’m always so here for it!!

Unfortunately the reason it’s not a 5 star for me if I personally don’t like what happened at the ending happens but the rest of the story is so captivating!

I did have this read before publication date but forgot to do my review sorry!!

The psychopath next door is all that the title promises to be, creepy but thrilling, nervous page turning energy pushing you to see what happens next but afraid to look. The author, Mark Edwards, (a personal favourite) brings back a favourite villain for an extra treat. The book can be read as a stand alone novel, but life is too short not to enjoy Mark's other novels that include Lucy Newton, for example the highly rated "Magpies". Thoroughly enjoyed this book in 2nights, I know you will too.

This was my first book by this author but I was told by a few book buddies that you can’t go wrong if you are looking for a good thriller! Well as promised, this one was suspenseful and twisty and did not disappoint! It’s the kind of book that as you are reading it, you just know that things are going to get bad at any moment and you just can’t stop it from happening! There were so many times I wanted to yell at Ethan to make a different choice. It also made me think about how you really need to be careful who you trust and how things are not always as they seem. I enjoyed the dual point of view and the glimpse into Fiona’s back story. The ending was jaw dropping and was definitely not what I expected at all! I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author!

n this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a family’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmare…
When ex convict Fiona moves in next door to the Dove family they don't know what's about to hit them. Moving here to make a new start , things aren't easy for this family and struggling to balance their new life they put their trust in this friendly neighbour next door and accept the offer of her looking after their 12 year old Daughter Rose. Moving next door was no accident and Fiona is out for revenge for something that happened in the past but then seeing traits of herself in Rose she takes her under her wing as one of her own type and begins to groom her But which one of them is actually the psychopath next door?
The Magpies is still my favourite book by this author and I loved how the evil Lucy Newton , who Fiona met in prison, crawled once again out of the woodwork and was manipulating Fiona from the inside.
This is Mark Edwards at his best and his writing continues to go from strength to strength.

The Psychopath Next Door by Mark Edwards was an excellent read with well developed characters, lots of suspense and twists.
This book had me hooked from the start with its twists that kept me guessing.
Relentlessly suspenseful and furiously paced, imperfect characters who leap from the page,

The Psychopath Next Door by Mark Edwards is an intense deep dive into psychopathy, secrets and revenge. This was the first book that I have read by Mark Edwards and I was hooked from page one. This is set in the same universe as his Magpies series but 100% can be read as a standalone.
The Dove family are still settling in to their new house when they meet the new neighbor moving into next door. Fiona Smith seems charming and always there to help. The Dove's 12-year-old daughter Rose takes an immediate interest in Fiona and it seems the feeling is mutual. Soon Fiona has made herself invaluable to the Dove's by babysitting and taking Rose especially under her wing. But the quiet little street is suddenly thrust into accidents and mistrust leaving you to question.. Can you really trust the neighbor next door?
This was an absolute wild ride of a book. Very fast paced and intriguing I couldn't put it down. All of the characters are very well written and I found myself fully immersed into this world. And that ending!! Definitely not what I was expecting but oh so good.
Thank you to NetGalley, Mark Edwards, and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC. Expected publishing date is January 28th 2025.

Another 5 star read The Psychopath Next Door by Mark Edwards was and I loved reading Marks latest book. All his books have been a 5 star read and this one was no different! It was brilliant from the very first few pages I was turning the pages over quickly to read what happens next, especially as it was full of brilliant twists and turns that will have you reading your kindle to the early hours of the morning. . . . . So be warned, I ended up reading this in one sitting.

The Psychopath Next Door was a chilling psychological thriller and I loved reading it. It was another masterpiece just like one his favourite books I read The magpies.

I highly recommend this book, well all his books. Excellent author.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas &Mercer for my ARC.

I finished this in one sitting. I was engrossed in the story and couldn't put it down until I reached the resolution. The characters were well-written and my stomach was in knots. Read this for a twisty, dark, unsettling experience.

I only came across Mark Edwards last year, & he’s quickly became one of my must read authors. I’m currently making my way through all of his books but I already know this one will be a favorite when I’m done. The entire story is thrilling but the last 20% had me on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t put it down.
It’s fast-paced, packed with twists, everything you could want in a thriller!

4.5⭐️ ROUNDED UP.

He’s done it again. Mark Edwards never fails to deliver, and The Psychopath Next Door is another first-class thriller that sees Edwards turn the ordinary into our worst nightmare.

Ethan Dove and his family have got the fresh start they were looking for after moving to a new home in a safe neighbourhood. And when Ethan’s daughter, Rose, is bullied by two local boys, he’s relieved that his new next-door neighbour, Fiona, steps in to help. This is exactly the kind of community he was looking for. And when Fiona offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and his wife, Emma, are thankful for the help. But Fiona isn’t what she seems. Because lurking beneath the smiley, helpful exterior is a cold, calculating psychopath hell-bent on revenge. And she’s decided that Rose is the perfect trainee accomplice.

As soon as I heard that his latest book was set in the same world as his unsettling Magpies series, I knew it would be a winner. Edwards has been an auto-buy author for me for a number of years and he gets better with every book. This nerve-shredding thriller had me hooked from start to finish but it was the finale where Edwards shined, delivering one of the best twists that I have ever read. And those final lines were truly terrifying.

Lucy Newton from the Magpies Trilogy makes a welcome appearance in this book. I always find her so much fun to read and loathe, but I found someone I might loathe even more: Fiona Smith. Fiona is a strange, unnerving and fascinating character who knows she’s a psychopath and embraces it. Fiona has just been released from prison and now she’s finally free to exact revenge on the people she blames for putting her behind bars. But the real star of the show in this book is Rose. That child made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end and was truly terrifying. As a parent all I could think was how her parents were going to feel and what they might do. But I never could have predicted what ANY of the characters would do in this book.

A magnificent thriller that will have you hooked from start to finish, I highly recommend this book.

Rating: ✮✮✮✮.5

This was my first Mark Edwards novel, and it won’t be my last. I liked his writing.
Meet the Doves, Ethan, Emma and their two kids Dylan 15, Rose 12. They have recently moved to have a fresh beginning, at the start of the book we aren’t sure why. On this street we have Tommy and his extremely annoying family, and Fiona. Fiona is a single, attractive woman that relocated from Australia.
One day Tommy’s boys bully Dylan and Rose and Fiona jumps in to save the day. A new friendship is formed between Ethan’s family and this mysterious neighbour Fiona. She seems awfully interested in young Rose right from the get go. Soon, she is providing childcare for Rose for the remainder of the summer. Mistake number one.
There is much more to Fiona than appears. She’s not the kind of neighbour you would ever want, little own be watching your child, or being close with your family.

This book felt like a puzzle with all the pieces coming together, for the explosive ending that I wasn’t expecting.
If you are looking for a good psychological thriller that keeps you on your toes, this one is for you!
I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the early copy. This book will be released on January 28th, 2025.

3.5 stars
This is a good psychological thriller centred around a family and their neighbour.
Ethan and Emma have recently moved home with their son Dylan and daughter Rose. They are trying to make things work as a family but are struggling with their 12 year old daughter.
When their neighbour Fiona steps in when Rose is being picked on, Ethan and Emma are grateful.
When she offers to look after Rose in the school holidays, Emma is wary but Rose persuades her.
Fiona is hiding a few secrets and enjoys spending time with Rose as she sees a kindred spirit.
This is a good read but was a bit predictable in places.
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this book.

Ethan Dove’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and it’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood. After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma can’t believe their luck.

Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appears.

Mark Edwards is a master at creating suspense. This was fast-paced from the beginning, and I read it in one sitting. I literally couldn't put it down. 🙂 Great plot, creepy psycho next door, all the things I love in a neighborhood psychological thriller. Read this. You'll love it! 4.5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

We start with a family getting the fresh start they need. Ethan Dove has moved to a "safe community" along with wife Emma and their two children Dylan and Rose. Ethan and Emma are having "issues" in their marriage, the main reason for the move, so hope this new beginning will help them save it.
But cracks start to appear again when Rose starts getting bullied by the two boys who live opposite. Ethan tries to fix it but it is next-door neighbour Fiona who steps in instead. Fiona who turns out to be a godsend when she bonds with Rose and offers to look after her during the school holidays.
But, as we find out, Fiona has an ulterior motive for wanting to spend time with Rose. She sees in Rose what she has inside herself, and can't wait to teach her all she knows...!
Normally I love this author's books. They are five stars all the way. They are chilling and scary, but always wholly plausible. Sadly, I didn't get all this with this book. It ticked most of the boxes I wanted but I really couldn't help rolling my eyes at some of the things that happened, or didn't. A couple of things I can ignore, but there were a few too many implausible scenarios for me. I guess a lesser author in my eyes might have been forgiven but I hold this author in such high esteem that maybe my standards for him are higher, but expectations have to be met. Even the inclusion of a couple of "old favourites" didn't sway my overall opinion, and I though actually made the book weaker.
But, all that said, he's still one of my favourite authors and I guess like all things in life, you can't please everybody all the time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.