I really enjoyed this book it has kind of a different plot. I was immediately drawn into the narrative.
This was a good read from beginning to end. The tension and suspense is great throughout the book and while Leah's actions are, admittedly, cringe-worthy at times,
I would recommend reading this one.

This story is so fast paced you won’t want to put it down. I’m baffled by the 3 star ratings because the sign of a good thriller is one that starts strong and reels you in so you have to finish it in record time! I felt that with this book! There were some problems with the main character and that could be why some docked a star here and there. Personally I’d still give it 4 stars!

Leah hits a deer and goes to the nearby house for help. Martin is charming and handsome. She goes the next day to give him wine and a thank you and the police answer... the woman who lives in this house has been murdered! Awesome premise! A little far fetched and silly but aren’t they all?

This started off amazing, then went off the rails towards the end. Leah Talbot thought she was simply receiving the kindness of a stranger one stormy night but it turns out she was very wrong. Martin Tate is anything but kind and now has his sights set on her.

Leah is definitely one of the dumbest women ever written. Just how stupid could you be? Not only did she give a complete stranger her home address, she incriminated herself in literally every crime scene. What a moron. The texts, the coverups, the footprints in blood. I was exasperated the whole time. About half way through I was seriously concerned with how this was going to end. Thankfully, the author managed to tie this up nicely (sorta), though the final twist wasn't really necessary. Overall, highly entertaining way to start 2021.

Thanks to Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and Netgalley for my review copy.

After hitting a deer late one night, Leah makes the fatal mistake of knocking on a stranger’s door and has a somewhat bizarre encounter with the man she assumes to be the house owner. The next day she discovers the house’s real occupant has been murdered - but why? And how will Leah be caught up in the subsequent drama?

I had mixed feelings about this book. The story moved at a decent pace and it was well written - but I didn’t feel any of the characters were very well fleshed out, such that I struggled to empathise with them or become fully invested in the outcome.

The plot was original enough to keep me turning the pages, but the killer’s motivation seemed weak and his psychology wasn’t explored beyond confirmation that he was basically a psychopath with a strong misogynistic streak...

Overall a solid effort and worth a read, but I feel stronger characterisation would have bumped it up by a star.

Thanks to the publisher, author and netgalley for the ARC.

This was a very average thriller. The plot was a bit silly with lots of flaws. It was an easy read though but definitely not memorable enough.

A nice easy thriller, nice for snuggling up on your favourite chair with. Not a long read, it has some minor faults but if you’re looking for a basic thriller without too many scares then this is the one for you!

Good plot but I hated Leah, shes ridiculously stupid! I think if she was polished a bit more this book would be much more satisfying to read. I found her choices distracting and not what a real person would do. Call the police! I would change the title of this book.

3/5. I’d recommend to casual readers.

** spoiler alert ** 3.75 stars

I was lucky to receive this book as an arc from Net Galley.com for a honest review.

This is a kind of book that I would tell a friend to read and state "but don't read the blurb! Go in blind!" as the initial plot twist is wonderful and this grabbed my attention to read the book. The Kindle edition of the cover is beautiful. Illuminating yellow is one of Pantone's colours of 2021 and will be on many reader's minds when walking through the book stores.

Wow! I was hooked in the first couple of chapters. The premise of reading from the killer's POV is always an entertaining one and Tate is a cool and collected villain. I wish there were more chapters that contained his insight. I could picture him in a film or television series.

I had difficulty engaging with Leah and feeling sorry for her marriage breakdown and such. I wish I had more insight to what had happened with her relationship with Elliott. I was able to envision the sleepy town and the neighborhood where Leah lives and the windy roads where she had that horrible accident. I wish I understood more of Leah's turmoil at this point.

I found the portion of the book where Leah is travelling to and is at the abattoir, not very interesting. However, I am not partial to a chase scene. I got stuck here and stopped reading for a day or two. Parker's ideas of keeping everything in tune with Leah being a vegetarian very interesting. I love little ahaha! moments like that.

I am still at a lost about the title of the book. I am not particularly sure why it was chosen. However, I could have missed something.

Thank you R.J Parker and Harper Collins for allowing me to enjoy this book. I am going to take the time to read your back list. I can understand why the author wrote a fantastic villain due to his knowledge of true crime writing.

A fast paced entertaining read. Devoured the story in a day, with just the right amount of ridiculous in the plot to want to scream at the main character. You really don't want to be her neighbour.... Well written and can't wait to read another novel by R.J Parker.

This was an awesome read. Fast-paced but still well developed. Definitely a crime thriller. I have already recommended to friends!

Great book! Engaging from the beginning to the end. Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommended!

Leah Talbot is on her way home when she hits a deer. She sees a house ahead and approaches it, hoping a kind neighbour will let her use their phone.

She is greeted by handsome Martin Tate who is more than happy for her to come inside and use his phone. He helpfully calls the police and arrangesfor her damaged car to be towed away.

The next day she decides to take Martin a bottle of wine as a thank you present. On her arrival she is stopped by the police and informed that the home owner was murdered ... and the homeowner is not Martin!!

What happens next is a cat and mouse game between Martin and Leah as Martin gives out instructions for Leah to follow.

I was completely drawn into this book with its fast pace and practically read it in one sitting.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

So, yeah…

This is like one of those Lifetime Movies where you spend much of your time yelling at the main character to just go to the police and stop doing stupid things. The only thing missing was a (insert underrepresented ethnic group cred here) best friend who ends up dead.

I mean, it’s a beach read. The beachiest of beach reads – and for what it is, it’s a lot of fun!

This is super-fast paced, has a fun villain, and you’ll definitely keep reading, munching on snacks along the way.

Not going to lie, I enjoyed the read. I was also highly irritated at it at the same time! Am I going to remember the book a month from now? Nope. But it was entertaining.

*ARC provided via Net Galley

3.5 stars

Possible spoilers

I spent a lot of time shaking my head at Leah... she did not act in an at all appropriate manner considering she had a murderer after her.
The bodies kept piling up.and the story just got more and more far fetched (as opposed to your normal murderer trying to get your attention 😃) and frankly it just got more and more fun.
I wasnt sure at the beginning of the book how much I'd like it,but by the end I was very much liking it,and it over the top killer.

Incredibly good fun,fast placed and worth a read.

A murderer has you in his sights. I will say, this story was not what I had expected however, I’m not complaining. This is a fast paced, far fetched, and addictive read.

I tried so hard to get into this book, but it didn't hold my interest at all. I couldn't connect to the main character or the plot at all. It sounds like other reviewers really liked it, so hopefully this will be a better fit for other readers.

Super unique concept that got muddled in the middle.

I love a good stalker novel and the way that Leah ran into the crime scene without knowing was amazing! But the novel idea (excuse the pun) rubbed off on me about halfway through because it felt rushed and felt cliche when Mr.Tate was explaining why he was doing it and making Leah chose.

I wanted this to be like YOU and maybe my expectations were a little too high

The book moved along quickly, but I really did not connect with any of the characters. Leah made really poor choices throughout the novel and Elliott was just a poor excuse for a husband. Martin Tate was evil, but we don’t really know why. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my review.

This is a fast-paced thriller that takes place entirely within a 24 hour period. I read the book pretty much in one sitting. It centers on Leah, who hits a deer and knocks on the door of the closest house to use their phone. She has a strangely unsettling encounter with Martin, who answers the door; only to find out the next day when she returns to thank him that Martin is not the homeowner at all, and in fact that person was murdered around the same time Leah was there. The rest of the book is a cat and mouse game between Leah and Martin where he tries to endear her to him while she tries to figure out his intentions.

The book moves as a fast clip the entire way through. Some chapters go back a few hours to whatever Martin did to set up the situation that Leah is encountering in real time. I liked that approach and actually would have liked more of those chapters to help build depth in Martin's character as well as the decisions he made to work towards his end goal. There is a lot of action and were some definite creepy situations throughout the book.

While there was excitement throughout the book, I found myself constantly frustrated with the stupid decisions Leah made, and the fact that she seemed to be a step ahead of the police even when she did really dumb things. I also wish the author would have gone a little deeper into the characterization of Leah and Elliot and into the things that happened to make their marriage on the brink of ending. There was enough information thrown in there to make it make sense, but I think I would have cared more with a little more depth.

All in all, the book is a little shallow but is fast-paced and exciting. I would recommend to those that enjoy thrillers and are looking for a quick read. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing story. Well developed characters that are in a twisted engrossing thriller. Highly recommended. Super suspense that comes to a satisfying end! Highly recommended . A true roller coaster thrill ride

I hope noone encounters a neighbor like this. Wow what a book!!!
Read this in one sitting..just drew me right in from the beginning great to the very last page.

Loved this book

Thanks to the Author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.