A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder

A gripping new thriller from the author of Our House, packed full of stunning twists! ‘Louise Candlish has a gift for examining hotly topical issues with intelligence, wit, and a keen eye for observational detail. A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder is a smartly constructed psychological thriller with a wicked twist in the tale. Flawless!’ Lucy Clarke

'A whip-smart, razor-sharp domestic thriller… a fiendishly twisty plot. Gwen is my new obsession!' Isabelle Broom

‘A brilliant mess-with-your-mind slow burn thriller. Louise is a master manipulator and this is not to be missed’ Nikki Smith

'Louise Candlish excels at issue-led plots. A clever “through the keyhole” take on neighbours.' Jane Corry

'Meticulously plotted with twists and turns aplenty. It's a truly addictive read.' Hannah Beckerman

Her secrets will be the death of you.

It’s rare for a room in beautiful, iconic Columbia Mansions to be up for grabs and retiree Gwen is thrilled when its new occupant Pixie turns out to be the most delightful neighbour she could have wished for. Before long the two women have formed an unlikely age-gap friendship and Gwen is making herself useful to Pixie in all kinds of ways.

But when a crime comes to light Gwen’s protective instincts go into overdrive, igniting an appetite for revenge that none of the residents are prepared for.

The last thing they need in Columbia Mansions is a scandal.

The last thing they want is a murder. Praise for Louise Candlish 'Riveting' THE TIMES

'A superstar of psychological thrillers' DAILY MAIL

‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters’ GUARDIAN

‘Scorching’ THE SUN

‘An unmissable summer read’ HEAT

‘Smart, sharp and suspenseful’ Adele Parks, PLATINUM

‘Tense and gripping’ WOMAN’S OWN

‘This is psychological suspense at its finest’ WOMAN&HOME

‘Stands out for its wit, plotting and consideration of serious social issues… This is a novel that offers all kinds of pleasure – and a warning for anyone who thinks that family holidays will provide rest and relaxation’ LITERARY REVIEW

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Release date

Audiobook: July 17, 2025