The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood
The Killer Next Door
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Alex Marwood
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The Killer Next Door

Alex Marwood with Imogen Church

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fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy tightly wound psychological tension and morally complex characters in claustrophobic urban settings, where hidden secrets and impending danger slowly unravel.

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; whil...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 915 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

mysterious: 65%

tense: 56%

challenging: 30%

sad: 21%

adventurous: 17%

emotional: 13%

funny: 8%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

reflective: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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