The Killer Next Door: An electrifying, addictive thriller you won't be able to p

The Nile on eBay   The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood

The electrifying new thriller from the author of the Edgar-Award winning sensation The Wicked Girls, Alex Marwood.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

No. 23 has a secret. In this bedsit-riddled south London wreck, lorded over by a lecherous landlord, something waits to be discovered. Yet all six residents have something to hide.Collette and Cher are on the run; Thomas is a reluctant loner; while a gorgeous Iranian asylum seeker and a 'quiet man' nobody sees try to stay hidden. And watching over them all is Vesta - or so she thinks.In the dead of night, a terrible accident pushes the neighbours into an uneasy alliance. But one of them is a killer, expertly hiding their pastime, all the while closing in on their next victim...

Notes

A new thriller from Alex Marwood. A gloomy South London bedsit and its six residents have something to hide. A terrible accident draws the six into an uneasy alliance but one of them is a killer. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Barbara Vine and Belinda Bauer.

Author Biography

Alex Marwood is the pseudonym of a journalist who has worked extensively across the British press. She is the author of the word-of-mouth sensation The Wicked Girls, which won a prestigious Edgar Award, The Killer Next Door, which won the coveted Macavity Award, The Darkest Secret and The Poison Garden. She has also been shortlisted for numerous other crime writing awards and her novels have been optioned for the screen. Alex lives in south London.

Review

The Wicked Girls is utterly compelling. It's psychologically rich, complex and masterfully plotted. I couldn't put it down, even when I sensed it was taking me somewhere very dark indeed. I can't wait to see what Alex Marwood comes up with next - Jojo MoyesHaving read it and devoured every page, I really wish I'd written it! It was cleverly plotted and pacy, with all the storylines thundering towards a final, gripping conclusion. I loved it - Elizabeth Haynes on The Wicked GirlsThe best thriller I've read since Sister. Taut, gritty and utterly compelling - Lisa Jewell on The Wicked GirlsDark, twisty and full of good surprises and insights. Marwood has delivered a compelling debut crime novel - Daily MailA thriller that will have you compulsively flipping pages well into the small hours - Australian Women's WeeklyThis incredible story will play on your mind. Two weeks after I read it, I can't stop thinking about it. The book of the year - The Sun on The Wicked GirlsI devoured The Wicked Girls over one weekend and loved it. I held my breath during the last few chapters - Erin KellyBrilliantly taut psychological thriller. One of the best debuts of 2012 - Bella

Promotional

*An avid fan base and influential friends will spread the word to thousands *Backed by a sensational publicity campaign *Digital advertising to ensure sell-through

Long Description

No. 23 has a secret. In this bedsit-riddled south London wreck, lorded over by a lecherous landlord, something waits to be discovered. Yet all six residents have something to hide.Collette and Cher are on the run; Thomas is a reluctant loner; while a gorgeous Iranian asylum seeker and a 'quiet man' nobody sees try to stay hidden. And watching over them all is Vesta - or so she thinks.In the dead of night, a terrible accident pushes the neighbours into an uneasy alliance. But one of them is a killer, expertly hiding their pastime, all the while closing in on their next victim...

Review Quote

Utterly gripping; Marwood's ability to show the sinister side of everyday life is unparalleled

Promotional "Headline"

The electrifying thriller from the author of the Edgar-Award winning sensation The Wicked Girls , Alex Marwood

Description for Sales People

With sales of over 90,000 in the UK, The Wicked Girls - the debut crime novel from Alex Marwood - was a word-of-mouth sensation.

Details ISBN0751550698 Author Alex Marwood Pages 400 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2014 ISBN-10 0751550698 ISBN-13 9780751550696 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-06-19 Media Book Imprint Sphere Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Subtitle An electrifying, addictive thriller you won't be able to put down Series Nathaniel Drinkwater Language English UK Release Date 2014-06-19 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-06-23 AU Release Date 2014-06-23 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:80110871;