4⭐
Genre ~ domestic drama
Setting ~ UK
Publication date ~ December 5, 2024
Publisher ~ Bookouture
Est Page Count ~ 444 (75 chapters)
Audio length ~ 11 hours 20 minutes
Narrators ~ Matthew Spencer, Rebecca Lee, Julia Barrie
POV ~ multiple 1st, present tense
Featuring ~ secrets, lies, neighborhood drama
My review:
Our Huntington Grove narrating neighbors are:
Heidi, Willow & Dylan ~ each having a secret or discovering one.
The pace was steady. The secrets were good ones. IMO there were a couple of unnecessary plot points with the teenage daughter and a mother in law that I don’t feel added anything to the story. I guess it’s a bit of a dual timeline since we have ‘The Future’ chapters that slowly bring the intriguing introduction to light even though it only takes place during a week .
Overall, I was entertained throughout. I wasn’t really shocked about who the shooter was, but I was happy it was done. Definitely more on the drama side than thriller, which was fine with me. It’s one of the better ones I’ve read from this author.
Narration notes:
Whoop whoop for 3! I was pleased with each of their performances.
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Book blurb:
Even the most perfect home can hide shocking secrets. But on this peaceful street, is one of them dangerous enough to kill for?
Young married couple Heidi and Freddie just moved to Huntington Grove. All the neighbours see they are friendly and polite but why is one door in their house always locked?
Across the street, Willow tries not to argue with her teenage daughter – even as her marriage is falling apart. And where does her husband really go each night, leaving the bed beside her cold?
Feeling lonely, she always waves hello to single dad Dylan next door. His wife died in a tragic murder. The culprit was never found. It’s no surprise there are rumours he was involved…
On a beautiful sunny day, it’s time for the whole street to gather for a summer party. Everyone plasters on a fake smile. But soon the picnic tables will be overturned, sirens will blare – and one of the residents will be marched away in police handcuffs.
Everyone at the party will be questioned. But everyone will lie…And with every household hiding something, who has a secret big enough to kill for?
An absolutely addictive psychological thriller that proves you can never really know what goes on behind closed doors. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and The Perfect Marriage.
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