Louise Candlish never fails to produce instantly engaging novels that draw the reader in and provide relatable and charismatic characters. Her ability to take a relevant and topical issue, and create a whole book around it are second to none and along with serious storylines, there is always plenty of humour.
A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder is set in a sought after apartment block in London where strict rules must be adhered to and everyone looks out for each other. When Gwen’s neighbour rents out his spare room to Pixie the two women become good friends but following a disturbing disclosure from Pixie, Gwen feels the need to support this vulnerable young woman. Things quickly get out of hand with quite dramatic consequences.
I was fully invested in this book within the first few pages and found the various characters and their back stories to be fascinating, adding to the narrative and suspense. Can’t wait for the next Louise Candlish novel.

I always feel in safe hands with Louise Candlish and this book didn't let me down. It's a darkly comedic story that also functions as a riveting thriller. I devoured this in a day.
The observations about people and 21st century society are razor sharp. This is a cleverly written and superior thriller.

I’ve loved Louise Candlish’s previous books however I just didn’t love this, I think I found the narrative difficult however I do appreciate why it needed to be told second person rather than first person. It’s quite slowly paced and whilst there are twists and turns along the way especially nearer the end it just didn't feel like a thriller to me. There are some interesting characters and it’s definitely difficult to know who to trust and believe and I did find the central theme eyeopening however this just wasn’t my favourite read.

Another brilliant novel by Louise Candlish! It is addictive from the first page. I was enthralled by it throughout and felt as though I had moved into Columbia Mansions, with Gwen, Dee, Alec and Pixie. The characterisation is strong and Gwen’s narrative pulled me into her life, the decisions she makes (not always wise ones!) and the fallouts with neighbours and family. I couldn’t stop reading! Gwen is one of the most memorable characters in fiction. It’s fascinating to be in her mind. I was on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. The author’s dialogue is so clever. You read it, then something happens later on to give a new interpretation to a conversation that you thought you’d understood. There’s so much going on in this novel. It’s original and contemporary, highlighting the high rental crisis and how far people will go to find somewhere to live. Once again, a triumph. My favourite Louise Candlish so far.

I just couldn’t get into this book. I really loved one of her books a few years back, but haven’t cared for any of her others.

Louise Candlish's books are always good but I think this is one of her best - it's really compulsive reading! Narrated by seventy-year-old Gwen, it recounts the cautionary tale of how everything starts to go wrong for her when her neighbour in the desirable Columbia Mansions, Alec, rents a room to a young woman, Pixie. Soon, well-meaning Gwen is drawn into Pixie's situation and sides are being taken. It all escalates dramatically.

Twists abound and if you think you know what's going on - or, for that matter, whose side you should be on - you probably don't. I certainly had the rug pulled out from under me. And oh, I certainly did *not* expect that ending.

Fabulous read.

I have enjoyed Louise Candlish books previously but this felt different and I struggled to get into it.
I felt annoyed by the main character’s behaviours.in spite of the obvious lack of engagement from her own children, it seemed unwise to engage so completely with a stranger. The consequences were not a surprise. The final chapters offer interesting twists but I felt i was continually searching for the part where she was more sensible and the story could get going.

I have no idea how she does it but her writing keeps getting better this book is by far one of the best i have read this year. As usual there is topical social issue explored under the backdrop of simmering tension told in the first person can we trust Gwen recount of the goings on you will be right thinking no we can't as usual with her amazing there is a twist to end twist. Up all night reading at is best more than a thriller or domestic noir it's all that with clever slick social observations told with an almost satire tone...marvellous

I was eager to read this as I am a big Louise Candlish fan and the premise sounded intriguing. Upon starting the book, I was a bit unsure as second person narration is my least favourite way of telling a story, but I got used to it quite quickly.

I loved Gwen as a character - sometimes her decision-making was a bit off but her heart was always in the right place and I liked that we got to know her well enough to see why she did the things she did.

The story was interesting to follow and I enjoyed trying to work out who was telling the truth. If I'm being really picky, I did find it a bit slow-going in parts.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book, but it isn't quite my favourite by the author.

I’ve absolutely loved all of the author’s thrillers and a Neighbours Guide to Murder was no exception. Louise Candlish continues the theme of psychological thrillers based around a house or housing and here she explores the current issue of the cost of renting for young people while many of the older generation own properties that the younger generation will never be able to afford. It’s set in Columbus Mansions in London where retiree Gwen owns her flat and when twenty something Pixie rents a room in Gwen’s neighbour’s flat they form an unlikely friendship.
This was such a page turner and I raced through it over the course of 24 hours, I loved the cast of interesting characters and the twisty plot that kept me constantly guessing and wondering who to believe.
Recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

This book was compulsive reading for me. Not the usual thriller, more of a psychological mystery that centres around septuagenarian Gwen and her neighbours, especially her budding age-gap friendship with new arrival, Pixie.

A terrible crime comes to light and with no law in place to protect her friend, Gwen takes matters into her own hands. As always the author takes topical subjects and deals with them deftly.

I had no idea where this was going or how it would end! It was a fast-paced, page-turner that I finished in two days.

Thank you so much to HQ and NetGalley for the ARC.

Warning! This book will demand all your attention, It is gripping, fast paced and brilliant. The characters are all well written and the plot is so exciting and addictive. It is impossible to put down. Cannot recommend this book enough!

Astutely Observed..
The exclusive Columbia Mansions has a room up for rent - the catalyst for what turns bizarre sequence of events. Whilst what emerges is an unlikely but welcome friendship between long term resident Gwen and the newly ensconced Pixie, it is fair to say that nothing will be the same again. The latest offering from this accomplished author arrives and with well deserved fanfare. With a cast of perfectly drawn characters populating a carefully constructed and often surprising plot and with the authors usual theme of residences and buildings apparent, the reader is treated to an edge of seat and unexpectedly tense read. Edgy, beautifully and astutely observed and often desperately emotional. Outstanding.

Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It was that addictive!

I could never have predicted the outcome. I’m still in shock, it’s crazy. The suspense oh my god! This book is incredible! I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!

It had it all the shocks and twists this was definitely a page turner of a book Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book – a twisty read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!