The New Home- by Chris Merritt -psychological thriller
Freya and her partner Jack have moved into their new house. Freya soon
makes friends with Emily and her daughter from next door. Emily’s
husband Mark however is another kettle of fish altogether- he comes
across as terse and quick tempered. Intermittent chapters tell us of
someone's obsession with someone else- vague as we don;t know
who it is (or even the gender) or whom they are obsessed with.
When Emily and Thea go missing, Freya is understandably concerned.
Her background is domestic violence documentary making does
little to calm her and she begins her own investigation much maligned
byJack. The police have little to go on.
I took to this quickly- there was something instantly likeable about
Freya although there was an air of her own past and troubles. Her
heart was in the right place to do her best despite everyone telling
her not to and find out what happened to her friend and her
daughter- despite at times putting herself in some rather
precarious situations. An enjoyable, heart stopping read of
determination against all odds. One that had me on the edge
of my seat and holding my breath. Hang on for the ride!
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About the Book:
You never know what’s happening behind closed doors…
Freya loves her new home on a quiet suburban street. And her beautiful neighbour Emily is everything she’s ever wanted in a best friend. Finally, she has somebody to share her secrets with over a glass of wine. But as Freya watches her new friend setting the table for dinner one evening, she sees something shocking that makes her think that Emily’s life might not be as perfect as it seems. Days later, Emily and her daughter vanish…
When you meet Emily’s husband, you will think you know what he’s hiding.
You will ask yourself whether Emily and Freya really did meet by chance.
You will think you know what happened to Emily and her little girl the night they went missing.
But when you discover the truth, it will shake you to your core and you will lie awake at night wondering if you can ever really trust the people in the house next door…
Fans of Claire McGowan, Shalini Boland and Lisa Jewell will love the gripping tension and unexpected twists of The New Home. Once you start reading, you’ll be hooked!
Chris Merritt is a British author whose crime thrillers combine psychology, suspense, and characters you care about.
All his novels are set in London, where he lives. He began writing fiction in 2014, after previous careers as a diplomat, based in Iraq and Jerusalem, and later as a psychologist working with victims and perpetrators of crime. He specialised in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which sparked his interest in telling stories about how people cope when faced with extreme adversity.
Now, he spends most of his time writing novels and drinking coffee while *thinking* about writing novels. When he's not writing, he loves climbing and playing basketball.
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