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The New Neighbour

By: Valerie Keogh
Narrated by: Rose Robinson
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BRAND NEW FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this new psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell!

A quiet street holds deadly secrets...

Chloe Tomson wants a quiet life. A new home, a new street, and no more drama - she's had more than her share. But the moment she steps in to help her elderly neighbour during a violent altercation, the peace she craves begins to crumble.

The street seems friendly at first. Until the questions start. Who exactly is Chloe? Why did she move here? And what really happened in the house she lives in before she arrived?

As some neighbours become friends and others become enemies, it isn't always certain which is which. Because Chloe isn't the only neighbour keeping secrets… - and someone knows the truth about her past. Someone who wants her gone.

But as whispers turn to threats and neighbours turn into enemies, Chloe realises she's been here before. And last time, not everyone made it out alive...

©2026 Valerie Keogh (P)2026 Boldwood Books Crime Thrillers Psychological Thriller & Suspense
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I had looked forward to this book for a few weeks prior to release. I liked it, but didn't love it. I did enjoy the friendships that were made along the way, but I just feel as though something was missing. This book definitely wasn't as gripping as previous reads

A Good Ending

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Enjoyable read.. I always love her books but this one felt a little below par for me. I wasn’t hooked!

Enjoyable But!

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Tedious and it took far too long to get to an underwhelming conclusion. It’s the only book by this author I’ve not enjoyed.

Disappointing

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loved it definitely recommend a very good listen if you get it on audible

very well written lots of twists n turns

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The New Neighbour is a psychological thriller that follows Chloe Tomson as she attempts to reintegrate into normal life after a five-year prison sentence. Once an outgoing, fun-loving teacher, Chloe has become a quiet, solitary figure, haunted by ghosts from her past that keep her awake at night.

The narrative explores how Chloe’s past decisions have affected her future after she was convicted of the manslaughter of four people in a horrific car crash. Having served her time for killing three of her best friends and a stranger while over the drink-drive limit, she moves into a humble house with only the essentials. However, Chloe is plagued by a fragmented memory of the evening. A void that specialists claim is normal yet leaves her vulnerable.

Thankfully, her kind, elderly neighbour, Tilda, takes her under her wing. As the story unfolds like an orange being slowly peeled back for a big reveal, the tension focuses on finding out who is harassing and following Chloe. Tilda reveals the history of the house, which leaves Chloe feeling nervous in the main bedroom.

While the premise promises a deep dive into guilt and redemption, the execution may falter for seasoned genre readers. I found the progression somewhat boring and the central storyline tedious, which made it difficult to bond with Chloe as a protagonist. Furthermore, the "hidden lies" and twists felt blatantly obvious rather than shocking.

3.5/5

I'm so sorry, Valerie.

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