Enjoyable read! So good from beginning to the end! The twist had me, I had no idea what was coming at the end, pleasantly surprised! I love this book!

Claire Douglas delivers a gripping psychological thriller in "The Couple at Number 9," weaving a chilling narrative around a couple's unsettling discovery in their dream home. Tense and emotionally charged, Douglas keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the past resurfaces, secrets unravel, and danger lurks closer than they ever imagined. A must-read for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

The audiobook initially overwhelmed me with multiple points of view, but reading alongside the Kindle edition greatly improved the experience. Despite some plot holes, like the police's pursuit of information from a woman with dementia, I found myself engrossed in the mystery, the complex characters, and the intricate family dynamics. While not flawless, it provided an intriguing and enjoyable escape, making for a satisfying read overall.

The Couple at Number 9 was a really twisty thriller that I enjoyed thoroughly. I haven't read anything that Claire Douglas has written, but I enjoyed and appreciated her writing, as well as her witty storytelling I'm a huge fan of thrillers and would definitely recommend this one to the book instagram community, friends and family!

This is a fantastic, twisty, entertaining, quick paced book that kept me guessing and kept me on my toes (and up a bit too late reading). I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books from this author.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! This book is insanely amazing!!!!!! I read this in one day & couldn't put it down!!!

This was a twisty, suspenseful thriller with multiple POVs. There are unreliable narrators and lots of family drama and mystery. This was an interesting read but at 400 pages, I felt it was a bit too long. Otherwise, there were twists and turns throughout the story that kept you engaged as a reader.

Claire Douglas once again proves her mastery in crafting gripping psychological thrillers with "The Couple at Number 9." From the very first page, the tension builds steadily, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the final, jaw-dropping reveal.

The story revolves around a seemingly perfect couple, Ellie and Craig, who move into the idyllic neighborhood of Melville Heights. However, as they settle into their new home, they quickly realize that their neighbors at Number 9 harbor dark secrets. When a series of unsettling events unfolds, Ellie and Craig find themselves drawn deeper into the mysteries surrounding their neighbors, leading to shocking revelations and unexpected twists.

Douglas skillfully weaves together multiple perspectives, each offering unique insights into the characters and their motivations. The narrative is rich with complex relationships, hidden agendas, and sinister undertones, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The pacing is expertly handled, maintaining a sense of urgency that propels the story forward while allowing for moments of reflection and introspection.

What sets "The Couple at Number 9" apart is Douglas's ability to create a palpable atmosphere of unease, infusing every page with a sense of foreboding that lingers long after the book is finished. The characters are impeccably drawn, each flawed and multifaceted, adding layers of depth to the narrative.

Overall, "The Couple at Number 9" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and spine-tingling suspense, it's a captivating journey into the dark recesses of human nature that will leave readers breathless until the very last page.

The Couple at Number 9" is a psychological thriller by Claire Douglas. The story revolves around a couple, Lucas and Ella, who move into their dream home at Number 9. However, their seemingly perfect life takes a dark turn when they start receiving sinister messages and strange occurrences begin happening around them. As they delve deeper into the secrets of their new home and its previous occupants, they uncover shocking truths that threaten to tear their lives apart. With its twists, suspense, and gripping plot, "The Couple at Number 9" keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

This book was a great thriller/mystery with a twist I didn't see coming...the very best part of a thriller, IMO!
It was well written, had good pacing but for some reason I just couldn't connect with Saffy + Tom. That's probably just a me issue, though! Still a very good read, my first and not my last by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is a slow burn with a few surprises some creepiness and some drama! It's an entertaining story that is easy to get lost in

Thank you to Claire Douglas, NetGalley, and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for an advance copy of The Couple at Number 9 in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely love a good who dun it, especially with unreliable characters. When the main characters move into a new place, the find a body. The only witness has Alzheimer’s so we are left to try to decide what is real and what are fake memories. The author does a great job taking us on a journey where we are constantly questioning who did or said what! I look forward to more of this authors work in the future! This one is available now & I rated it 3.5 stars- rounded up to 4 for GR.

I struggled to keep up with the storyline and multiple POVs. It could have just been me, but I just got way too confused which took away from my joy of reading. The overall plot was good but I guessed the twist which is nice but also not at the same time.

4.5 stars!

I really like this author's recent books. I'm glad I tried more of CD's books even though I did not like "Do Not Disturb."

The plot was interesting and a bit unique, which made it unputdownable from Chapter 1. However, some chapters felt too long, and the back and forth from present to past was sometimes frustrating. I would've liked it more if the author dug deeper into Rose and Daphne's POVs. Saffy was sometimes irritating. Saw the twists from a mile away but I still enjoyed it!

Looking forward to reading more of this author's books!

***e-arc provided to me by Netgalley and Harper Perennial in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.***

With multiple POVs, this thriller hit off with a bang. Character development was on point, the twists were great, and loved everything about it.

Although this book intrigued me in the early part of the story, I lost interest as the story went along due to the numerous characters and shifting timelines. It also seemed way too long to me and I struggled to reach the end. Although there are many readers who will likely love this book, it just wasn’t for me.

I loved this book, especially the generational story and nostalgia it evoked. I enjoyed each of the characters unique perspectives and what that added to the story.

This was the first Claire Douglas book I’ve read, but it won’t be the last! Between the creepy house, the murders and the twists, I was intrigued from the beginning. I didn’t want to put it down until I finished it!

Thank you to NETGALLEY for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas was such an interesting mystery-thriller that I couldn't put it down. I loved the multiple POVs as well as the different timelines. Not only do I love them anyway but I think they gave this story a unique viewpoint and really worked in its favor.

I liked all of the twists and turns that Douglas was able to incorporate throughout the book. Some I was able to guess and some I wasn't.

I will definitely be reading more books from Clare Douglas. I recommend this one if you're into twisty thrillers!

Thank you, Netgalley and Harper Perennial, for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the writing itself,as each character had their own voice, motivations, etc, but I wasn't a fan of the plot and pace. The going back and forth in time alongside the changing POVs was a bit tiresome and I think I would have appreciated more consistency.

The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas
A SUSPENSEFUL WHO DONE IT THRILLER THAT SPARKS ALL SORTS OF SUSPICIOUS THOUGHTS DAYS AFTER READING.
Saffy and Tom are settle in their new cottage and are beginning some renovations. When all of a sudden the builders dig up human remains.

After police and crime scene investigators start the investigation the facts dug up about the body bring up huge questions. The crime happened 30 years ago, and you know who lived at the cottage during that time? Saffy’s grandmother who is in a nursing home with onset Alzheimer’s.

And it suddenly hits me that this is really happening. Our dream home, our beautiful cottage, is now a crime scene.

Quote from The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas.
The story takes on multiple POV’s as it develops, as well as culpability landing on each new perspective introduced. This type of writing really helps move the story along and add a great edge.

There were times where I felt a bit lost in each new POV switch up. I would probably have liked an anchor in each person’s POV to be able to recollect their particular place in the story. (But that may be a me thing.)

An excellent thriller
The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas is a twisty, creepy, thriller. It has so many great moments that kept me engaged as a reader. The pace is just right and I personally am a fan of being fed little detail by little detail, until the full picture of the truth is revealed. I thought that was done very well in this book.

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