𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝. 𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥.

I have been stalking NetGalley multiple times a day looking for this one, and when I tell you I finally saw it, I pounced like an apex predator. THE MAGPIES was one of my absolute favorite books by this author, and I inhaled the two sequels as well. This book takes place within that universe, and although it's not necessary to read the other books to understand this one, it will greatly enhance your enjoyment, especially when you recognize some very familiar names!

When Fiona is released from prison, she's on a mission. Blend in, assimilate, and most importantly, check some names off her list. In a twist of fate, she finds the perfect home to purchase, right next door to a wonderful family. But this family has no idea there's a psychopath in their midst, and she's far closer than they could ever have imagined.

Psychopathy has always been fascinating to me because of how well people afflicted with this condition can blend in. They're charming, charismatic, and draw others in with ease. When I was reading this book, the line between fiction and reality completely blurred because the story was that immersive. If you haven't already done so, I implore you to read THE MAGIPIES, where it all began, and then follow up with A MURDER OF MAGPIES, and THE LAST OF THE MAGPIES. This series was inspired by real life events the author had with a horrible neighbor. If your home is your safe haven, this series will be the stuff of nightmares.

Thank you so much to Thomas and Mercer/Amazon Publishing for the early copy. At the time this review was written, this title was expected to publish January 28, 2025.

Thank you soooo much for my ARC of Mark Edwards' latest book. I LOVED it. From the off it was gripping, intriguing, and intense. Loved the contrast of Ethan's rather mundane normal life with common worries and stressors versus Fiona's chaos. I was sad any time I had to book this book down and rushed through it. The ending was solid too. Great work!

Oh wow what a thriller this was.
Fiona is worming her way into her neighbours life's and Rose is under her spell.
This is a real creepy read, and the characters were so well written.
The storyline gradually builds and the ending was shocking.
I read this over the course of a rainy day.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
Easy five star read.

This work will undoubtedly linger in my thoughts for an extended period, and I would rate it a strong five stars. I found it impossible to set aside, as I was continually absorbed in the perspective of the psychopath. The writing is exceptional, making for an extraordinary reading experience.

Wow. Wow. Wow. As per usual Edwards has written an absolute masterpiece. It was suspenseful, gripping and full of tension. I always love Edwards work so i was super excited to pick this one up and i am so glad i did because this was absolutely thrilling! I loved the dual pov, it was so interesting to see the world through a psychopaths eyes and see what is right and wrong according to their moral compass. Overall this was a total hit for me, thank you Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Psychopath Next Door is a read you wont soon forget.

Fast paced, twists and turns, red herrings that will have your jaw dropping .

Crazy meets crazy but the question was who is crazier.

Secrets, lies, murder and not a nice character among them : how I love that.

Well maybe the son Dylan.

Fiona is out for revenge when released from prison and she is relentless.

She meets the Dove family next door who agree to her looking after their young daughter.

A decision that will blow up their world.

Clear your schedule because you will want to read The Psychopath Next Door all in one sitting.

Expect the unexpected with Mark Edwards.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the privilege of reading and reviewing The Psychopath Next Door.

This was gripping plot that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout! It was addictive, mind- blowing and a real page turner! I throughly enjoyed this book it’s a must read for 2025!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars 😊

I'm always happy to pick up a book by Edwards, and I was especially pleased to see it set in an area I know.
I really enjoy a book where you know who the bad guy is, but they're not OTT mad/bad/evil.
Like here.
Perfectly plausible new neighbour helping you out a bit.
To be honest, you need the help with your currently problematic almost teen.
Fun, fast paced, full of good moments of tension, and an ending that left me going "ahhhhh" or possibly "oooooh"
Whichever, it was good.

Fiona has some scores to settle when she gets out of prison,, and she won't let anything stop her.
She finds an unlikely ally in her crimes when she moves into a house.

Good grief!! What a story!! I do believe these soulless people roam the earth, hiding behind a fake smile.

Dark, twisted, genuinely chilling, this novel will keep the reader glued to the pages.

5 star read. My mind is still reeling!


Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for the ARC.

Amazing! Best book of yours to date. Had me absolutely gripped: As someone who’s keenly interested in psychology and the human mind and true crime it was fascinating reading from the psychopath pov and seeing what she thought about how she worked. The twists were amazing.

Another brilliant thriller from Mark Edwards, one of my favourite authors. This was very tense and exciting and I couldn't put it down! And what an ending! I also loved how it is in the universe of the 'Magpies' books which I was a huge fan of. A fantastic read!