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I recently listened to the audiobook of "The Wrong Neighbour" by Caleb Crowe, and it was an absolutely thrilling experience. The narrator did a fantastic job of bringing the story to life, adding an extra layer of tension and suspense to the already gripping plot.

The story itself is about a new neighbor who seems off, and as the protagonist digs deeper, dark secrets begin to unravel. The pacing was perfect, and the twists and turns kept me hooked from start to finish. The characters were well-developed, and I felt a real connection to their fears and anxieties.

Overall, the audiobook version of "The Wrong Neighbour" is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good thriller. The combination of Crowe's writing and the narrator's performance made it an unforgettable experience.

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The Wrong Neighbour by Caleb Crowe is a gripping and tense psychological thriller that explores the lengths people will go to when pushed to the edge by uncontrollable circumstances. Megan and Nick have just moved into their dream beach house, eager to start a new chapter of their lives. However, their ideal home quickly turns into a nightmare when they encounter their new neighbors, Ron and Jackie.

From loud home cinema sessions to constant construction noise and a kennel of unruly dogs, Ron and Jackie are the epitome of annoying neighbors. As Megan discovers she’s pregnant, what should be a joyful time for the couple instead becomes a test of patience and endurance. The escalating tension between the neighbors creates a high-stress environment, and as their relationship begins to unravel, the stakes grow higher.

When Ron and Jackie’s behavior takes a darker turn and they begin to encroach on Megan and Nick's property, the couple must fight back—but they soon realize that their neighbors' intentions may be more sinister than they could ever imagine.

Crowe masterfully builds suspense throughout the novel, making readers question just how far these disturbing neighbors will go to get what they want. The slow unraveling of the couple's dream life and the mounting psychological pressure keep the story gripping until the very end. With a shocking twist, The Wrong Neighbour is a dark and unsettling tale about the dangers of living too close to the wrong people.

Perfect for fans of tense thrillers with morally complex characters and a strong sense of escalating dread, this novel will keep readers hooked from start to finish.

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Caleb Crowe knocks it out of the park again. I was pulled in with his previous thriller - back when it had no cover, description or anything on NetGalley lol - and LOVED it. Sometimes it’s hard to follow up a killer thriller like that, but he succeeded. I inhaled this in one sitting. It’s that bingeable. Loved it.

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The Wrong Neighbor by Caleb Crowe is a suspenseful and fast-paced psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows a woman who becomes increasingly suspicious of her new neighbor, leading to a chilling unraveling of dark secrets. Crowe’s writing is tight and engaging, with well-timed twists and a tense atmosphere. The characters are intriguing, and the building sense of dread adds to the novel’s allure. The Wrong Neighbor is a gripping, twist-filled read for fans of psychological suspense and mysteries.

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This was a shocker of a book, a real rollercoaster ride. This thriller grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the shocking finale.

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This book was great! The characters were very likeable and the twists made the book very interesting. I had a hard time putting it down especially because the ending is a shocker!

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This book annoyed me but in a good way!
I love when a book can make me feel things.
I could feel how annoyed the main characters were with their neighbour's.
This book had so many twists. No one was innocent so it was hard to guess what was going to end up happening.
I thought all of the characters were written well.
I liked the FMC. She seemed relatable.
She was in a tough situation and had to make decisions with only limited information.
I liked that she sat and thought about her options before she made rash decisions.
I also liked that the author didn't write her as an emotional pregnant woman.
Although, yes, mothers will do anything to protect their children.
I definitely would reccomend this book!

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This started off well but, I didn't really like the characters which put me off the story. I found the premise good and well written but, it soured because of the way the characters behaved. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

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I highly recommend The Wrong Neighbor by Caleb Crowe if you crave:
- a thrilling and suspenseful tale filled with rich people drama, secrets, and murder, with a dash of luxury and intrigue,
- the challenge of unraveling the dark and mysterious threads of a relationship to solve a murder mystery.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for providing me with an ARC of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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This book makes you observe things from different view points and make you wonder what you would do in a situation like the ones they have found themselves in the midst of. I didn't expect or see that ending coming, which is always a bonus for me in any thriller book. It's definitely a book to pick up for a page turning quick read.

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I thought this book was fantastic its definitely a "different " type of thriller it kept me at the edge of my seat and totally engrossed in the story. Definitely a page turner that kept me guessing about what would happen next. I will definitely be reading more from this Author!

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3 stars - really engaging, well written and fast paced. This book did keep me guessing. However, a few of the choices around describing characters, the fact that neither of the main characters were even remotely likable and a bit of a disappointing ending meant that I felt that the book did not meet its full potential. I would definitely pick something up by this author again, but a few of the choices were just not for me.

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The Wrong Neighbor by Caleb Crowe was my first dive into his writing, and while I enjoy a good thriller, I found this one to be intense in terms of gore for my taste. The story follows Megan and Nick as they move into their dream beach house, only to have their happiness shattered by their obnoxious neighbors, Ron and Jackie, whose disruptive behavior escalates into a nightmare. Despite my discomfort with some of the graphic details, Crowe’s skill in building suspense and delivering unexpected plot twists kept me engaged until the very end. I'd give it a solid four stars for its storyline and the author’s ability to keep me guessing, even if some scenes were a bit too much for my liking. If you're a fan of thrillers that push boundaries, this one is definitely worth checking out.

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Thank you Netgalley, Caleb Crowe and Inkubator Books for the eArc of The Wrong Neighbour.

The Wrong Neighbour is a psychological thriller in which neighbouring couples, Nick and Meg and Ron and Jackie embark on neighbour wars. After Nick and Meg buy a house on the Isle Of Anglsey, Wales, Uk. They start to realise that the neighbours, Ron and Jackie aren't nice people at all. Especially Ron. What ensues are neighbour wars, but how far will they push Nick and Meg and why?

I really enjoyed this first read of Caleb's books.. It's an engaging medium paced page turner because you want to know how far this neighbour wars is gonna go. There was a few good, well developed twists and I had a few theories on where the plot was gonna go. The character's were well developed and you are either gonna love or hate them with venom, which is what I like. The ending was very satisfying. ! Looking forward to reading more of his books in the future.

4.5 stars for Storygraph, rounded up to 5 for Netgalley, Amazon and Goodreads.

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Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy

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I'm sure this book is suspenseful and for the right person an amazing physiological thriller. I can just not get through the prologue of a dog attack. I have seen comments there is animal abuse or talk of it-- but I will not be reading more; it is not my cup of tea.

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The Wrong Neighbour is a twisty, turney psychological thriller where a couple move into their dream home only to have it turned upside down by the neighbours from hell.
Megan and Nick are beyond excited to move into their dream home, and everything is amazing until they meet the couple who live next door. The suspense and teasers of events to come were fantastic in this book, making it such an easy, quick read. My heart really went out to Megan as having had a neighbour from hell a long time ago, I could feel her despair and frustration.
This book makes you observe things from different view points and make you wonder what you would do in a situation like the ones they have found themselves in the midst of. I didn't expect or see that ending coming, which is always a bonus for me in any thriller book. It's definitely a book to pick up for a page turning quick read.

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Was the first novel from this author and wow is all i have to say.

Kept me intrigued from page one, the plot was great, read in one sitting. Great Writing. I will read more from this author.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

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We start off with Megan and Nick who are moving into their dream house, they are both living the good life or so Megan thinks. Though there are a lot of secrets that Megan doesn’t know about her boyfriend and her new neighbors. It starts off with little things and disagreements then it’s raw sewage, hospital trips, and even death. Megan has put everything she has into this house so will lose it all by selling it. Though what else can they do with crazy neighbours like these… I found this to be so good and well written. I did not see some of the things that happened coming and I’m glad I didn’t because those parts were so much better as a surprise.

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This book was crazy good! I have no idea what I would do in this situation, and I felt so bad/sad for Megan (and I guess Nick too - LOL).
Let’s start at the beginning, book its told from Megan’s POV - You look at a wonderful home with your boyfriend, it’s set on a beach front, with a cute little garden, the perfect oasis, and the price is a steal! You jump on the purchase, and are SO excited to get this “new life” started. Everything is fine for a day or two, but then … well, the trouble starts. The neighbors are loud and obnoxious. They are doing some remodeling from sun up to sun down, and that’s annoying. The husband is somewhat inappropriate in action and language, they’ve got loud and aggressive dogs. What can you do? Then they start overtaking your property to build on to their home … that doesn’t seem right … you’d better get a better look at the paperwork for the house and lot lines (that your boyfriend looked over for you). You talk to the neighbors, the husband is aggressive and overpowering. Again what can you do? He seems to have the whole town in his pocket. Your boyfriend decides to take matters into his own hands, well, that is not a good idea. Things happen, you find out things from the past that were kept from you, nothing is as it seems. MY MIND AND HEART WERE RACING!
So I think Megan did some pretty dumb things (not standing up for herself), I’m going to put it down to her age, and lack of experience. Her boyfriend is an ass, and needs to fess up to these secrets. The neighbor husband is a creep and aggressive liar. The neighbor wife is blind and submissive to it all. AGHHHHHHHH this was so good, and bad, and, well you’re just going to have to read it!

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