The Psychopath Next Door
books by Mark Edwards
In this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a family’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmare…Ethan Dove’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and it’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood.After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma can’t believe their luck.Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appears…The Psychopath Next Door is a gripping and twisted psychological suspense thriller set in the terrifying world of Mark Edwards’s bestselling The Magpies universe. The book leaves readers with a sense of completion, having explored its ideas thoroughly without overextension. Its measured approach to storytelling ensures that each element is given appropriate attention. This balance enhances overall quality. The book leaves readers with a sense of completion, having explored its ideas thoroughly without overextension. Its measured approach to storytelling ensures that each element is given appropriate attention. This balance enhances overall quality. One of the reasons this book resonates with readers is its emphasis on relatable experiences. Even within a fictional framework, the situations and emotions portrayed feel familiar. This relatability helps bridge the gap between the story and the reader’s own perspective.