The New Neighbours is a dark tale of past acquaintances, mental health problems and history catching up with modern day, wrapped up in a modern day to day surburban story.
Scary in places but that was what I enjoyed about it.

This was a great, suspenseful thriller - When the Morgans move into Lena's Bristol street she is admiring of their clothes, their charm, and at least to start with they seem to be the perfect neighbours. It's not long before Lena hears what sounds like them planning to abduct a woman. At that point any rational person would think well they're not too be messed with - slightly unbelievably Lena does the opposite and starts entering their house when they're not there, surely a risky strategy if they are criminals! At the same time we see glimpses into the Morgan's past, hints of Lena's past and the interrelationship between Lena, one of her fellow midwives and the Morgans becomes clearer as the book proceeds. Despite my annoyance with Lena as a character (which is why the 4*) the story itself was gripping, a typically, highly engaging Claire Douglas novel. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book

A Gripping, Twisty Thriller That Kept Me Hooked! – 5 Stars

Claire Douglas delivers yet another masterclass in psychological suspense with The New Neighbours. I couldn’t stop listening! The pacing is spot-on, the characters are richly layered, and the slow unraveling of secrets kept me constantly second-guessing where the story was headed.

The audiobook narration was superb—every voice was distinct, emotionally resonant, and perfectly matched to the characters’ personalities. It felt like I was living inside the story, not just listening to it.

Douglas has a talent for blending domestic drama with eerie unease, and this book is no exception. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, a new twist would change everything. If you love atmospheric thrillers full of tension, buried secrets, and jaw-dropping reveals, The New Neighbours is a must-listen.

Highly recommended in all formats!

Really enjoy all of Claire Douglas’s books and this one did not disappoint. So many twists and turns, gripping throughout the whole story. Highly recommend!

Amazing. Gripping and kept me hanging on right till the end. Lots of big things I never saw coming which is always a positive

Just finished The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas and it did not disappoint! The perfect mix of suspense and story—I was hooked from the start. I kept trying to figure out what Henry and Marielle were hiding, but nope… didn’t see that twist coming. Always a win when a book keeps me guessing! #ClaireDouglas #TheNewNeighbours #ThrillerReads #PlotTwistQueen

Another fantastic read by this brilliant author. All the twists and turns that you’d expect. I enjoyed every page

Not as engaging as her other books, Ms Douglas remains one of my ‘go to’ authors. I like books told from various points of view but this felt very drawn out and tied up too quickly at the end.

Read if you like:
-Multiple POVs
-Multiple timelines
-Suspense
-Psychological thriller

The New Neighbours is a tense and consuming story! This is definitely a chilling read for sure. Whilst, in the beginning I did feel like it took me a minute to get into. However, once it got going I couldn’t put this down!

Lena the main character crosses the line for sure. However, that’s what makes it even more tense and enjoyable. I mean I’m more of a keep to myself, so I don’t think I would have necessarily got involved. Although, I loved her desire for the truth and finding out more about her neighbours.

This was fold over 3 parts with multiple POVs and timelines. Anyone that knows me will know that these are all my favourite elements! The author does a great job of bringing them together really well towards the end!

Overall, this is a tense read that will have you one the edge of your seat. As you get closer you are discovering the truth, with twists and turns you won’t see coming! Suspenseful and engrossing with every single page!

One of my favourite authors who is also a quick read and a breathe of fresh air to help you get out of a reading slump whenever you need it, however this book just wasn’t for me this time and I really am gutted.

I really enjoyed this domestic thriller. The author's writing, setting and well-drawn characters of Lena and The Morgans, kept me turning the digital pages. I didn't guess the ending, which is the sign of a good thriller to me!

I love Claire Douglas' novels and this one was no different. In The New Neighbours we follow Lena who is adjusting to being single again and also to the fact she is about to be an empty nester as her son is going off to Uni. She has new neighbours next door and when she overhears a conversation one night she becomes increasingly convinced that they are up to something bad. I love how this novel kept me guessing about what might be going on and it made me suspicious of everyone! You do need to suspend some disbelief but I didn't mind that at all as I was happily along for the ride. I really enjoyed this one and I recommend it!

Douglas never disappoints, always an absolute whirlwind of sometimes genuinely close to claustrophobic terror

I really liked this book. Another thriller from the fabulous Claire Douglas. I loved the suspense and tension and found the book got pretty dark! Some parts of the book were unrealistic, especially using a key to search the neighbours house because you suspect them of something. It’s quite far fetched but for a fictional book, this is not really a big issue.

I think this will do really well. I raced through this book as I just needed to know how the dots were connected.

I love it when you really get into a book and you’re thinking about it when you’re not able to read it and also getting as much little bits of time to read! Loved this and all the multi view points. I did guess almost half of the ending but not full so it kept me hooked. Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book by Claire Douglas. It was full of twists and turns and I loved how it switched between characters and the past and present. I would highly recommend this book if you love a good page turner!

My curiosity about Lena's new next-door neighbors made this book incredibly difficult to put down.

When Lena overhears a conversation she is not really privy too, she starts to wonder what dark secrets the couple next door are hiding. But just how far is she prepared to go to uncover the truth?

This is an expertly crafted, suspenseful thriller with sinister undertones that will send shivers down your spine!

The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas is a totally gripping and absorbing thriller which seamlessly switches across time periods and view points . The author is particularly good at building a sense of menace in the seemingly mundane. I really enjoyed this novel and devoured it in a few hours although some of the plot twists seemed a little contrived. This didn't really detract though from tyhe pleasure.

I could not put this down and kept thinking about it, it is a really captivating story and I loved the characterisations. I really felt like I understood Lena, she was a well rounded character and I was invested in her story. I was intrigued by the story, it was far from predictable and I was suprised by the twists and turns that it took. A thoroughly good read!

I'm already a fan of Claire Douglas, and this book delivered on every count. Thoroughly twisty and a great insight into how far we trust our gut feelings and when that blurs into paranoia. A great read.