The Other Passenger
One stranger stands between you and the perfect crime…The most addictive novel you'll read this year
by Louise Candlish
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Pub Date Jul 08 2020 | Archive Date May 10 2020
Simon & Schuster (Australia) | Simon & Schuster UK
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Description
‘The Other Passenger is just brilliant; gripping from the first page with an incredible first person narrative and a sense of place that pulls you through the pages fast enough to make your head spin. Louise Candlish just gets better and better, I love her’ Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs
You’re feeling pretty smug about your commute to work by riverboat. No more traffic gridlock or getting stuck on the tube in tunnels (you’re claustrophobic). Now you’ve got fresh air, an iconic Thames view, a whole lifestyle upgrade. You’ve made new friends on board — led by your hedonistic young neighbour, Kit — and just had your first official ‘water rats’ get-together.
The day after the drinks, Kit isn’t on the morning boat. The river landmarks are all the same, but something’s off. When you disembark, the police are waiting. Kit’s wife, Melia, has reported him missing and another passenger saw you arguing on the last boat home after your drinks. Police say you had a reason to lash out at him. To threaten him.
You protest. You and Kit are friends — ask Melia, she’ll vouch for you. And who exactly is pointing the finger? What do they know about your private lives?
No, whatever coincidences might have occurred last night, you are innocent, totally innocent.
Aren’t you?
Praise for The Other Passenger:
‘I’m a HUGE fan of Louise Candlish’s writing but she really knocks it out of the park with this one, with its Hitchcockian atmosphere of mounting dread and almost unbearable suspense, building to its astonishing conclusion. And it’s all so frighteningly credible because the characters are so brilliantly drawn, so knowable. A must read!’ Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List
'A smart, twisty thriller that explores how money can warp relationships and destroy lives. A compulsive read that builds to an unimaginable climax. I couldn’t put it down!' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door
'A novel like a roulette wheel at full tilt: smooth, hypnotic, relentless, exciting — and ultimately, just as unpredictable… Like every Candlish thriller, The Other Passenger is psychological suspense at its most elegant and sinister' AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window
‘A stunning masterwork of style and suspense. The Other Passenger is one of those novels that grabs us from the start, then keeps us up all night by brilliantly peeling back the layers of the story until we arrive—shockingly—at the truth. I can’t think of another novel in which the characters are so perfectly drawn’ Jeffery Deaver
Praise for Louise Candlish
‘Sharp satire and a plot that builds to a roiling boil with a couple of oh-so-clever final twists in close succession: Louise Candlish is one very clever writer’ Sarah Vaughan
‘Twists aplenty, and such wonderful observation - I loved it' Clare Mackintosh
'An addictive, twisty page-turner that will give you nightmares about the suburban dream' Alice Feeney
'A delicious slice of suburban noir. I loved it' Harriet Tyce
'Oozing with scandal, it's a compelling read' Woman & Home
'A devilishly good thriller with a wicked ending. Loved it' Laura Kemp
'Utterly gripping' RED
'Louise Candlish captures the mores of middle-class life and our worst, curtain-twitching tendencies like no one else' RED, online
'Full of marvellously toxic characters' Best
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781471196461 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Gloria A, Reviewer
The Other Passenger is dark and twisted with a cleverly written and unpredictable storyline.
Hurtling towards fifty James Buckby travels to work on the commuter riverboat to the cafe he works at in London each day. As he disembarks he’s met by a couple of policemen, they want to question him regarding a missing fellow commuter/friend named Kit. James was the last person to see the charismatic Kit and they had been arguing, he also had a reason to want him dead. Kit’s gorgeous wife Melia had reported him missing to the police.
A story with well developed characters, sinister and warped people that are just not right and twists aplenty. The river bus is a great setting for a psychological thriller that involves unlikely friendships, deception and evil treachery. The Other Passenger is deliciously plotted, an enjoyable and suspenseful read.
Carolyn S, Reviewer
James Buckby has developed a claustrophobic fear of travelling in the London tube so has given up his office job in the city and now works in a cafe so he can catch a ferry to work. Although he's in his forties he doesn't worry about the drop in salary and status as his partner, Clare is wealthy and owns the upmarket house they live in, although she is worried by his lack of ambition. Returning to work after the Christmas break, James is met by police at the wharf where he disembarks to question him about the disappearance of his friend and fellow commuter, Kit Roper. James and Kit were seen arguing after going out for drinks two days before Christmas and Kit has not been seen since. His wife Melia has reported him missing and is frantic with worry.
This is a well thought out plot with quite a few surprise twists. I enjoyed the opening chapters with the two couples becoming acquainted and forming an unlikely friendship. Kit and Melia's constant complaints about not being able to afford a house in London and their jealousy of Clare and Jamie's beautiful house did start to grate and it would be difficult to not to be annoying in a friendship. The book was also a little slow in the middle as Kit's disappearance dragged on, but the plot definitely picked up towards the end as the lies and deception started to emerge. Would make an excellent read for your daily commute!
Rebecca F, Reviewer
This is a book I've looked forward to for ages, and im so glad I finally got around to reading it!
Louise Candlish always does an amazing job with her plots and her twists, and this story was no exception.
I was kept on my toes the entire book, wondering what had really happened. I found myself getting through this quite quickly, because I didn't want to stop reading!
This was one I really enjoyed and I definitely recommend it.
Nicole K, Reviewer
Thanks to #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. I have enjoyed a few of Louise Candlish's books now and I was excited to find I was approved to read this one. The plot revolves around a small group of commuters who become friends. They enjoy camaraderie whilst travelling together via a ferry to and from work each day. One day one of the regulars doesn't turn up for the commute and police are waiting to talk to another member of the group about the missing man after his wife has reported him missing and they were seen in a heated discussion the last time they commuted together. A spellbinding and twisted plot that will keep you wondering just what has happened and who knows what until the very end. What would drive someone to kill their fellow commuting buddy? Another great read from Louise Candlish that did not disappoint. #theotherpassenger #louisecandlish #netgalley #goodreads #tea_sipping_bookworm #litsy #kindle #amazon#kindle #bookqueen #greatreads #bookbesties
Suzie F, Librarian
I loved the plot in this book. Lots of surprise twists . It was very well written and you will find yourself yelling at the characters. Its a complicated story about 2 couples. I couldnt put it down.
Reviewer 655878
When Jamie and Clare, a couple quickly reaching middle-age befriend the young, lively and energetic couple Kit and Melia, they have no idea just how much this friendship will change their lives.
A new friendship which starts like most others - with drinks and the occasional dinner, quickly results in something more sinister - accusations of murder.
Candlish explores the darker side of friendship dynamics in this brilliant novel - with so many twists and turns you will have no idea what is going to hit you next!
A solid 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Librarian 195582
A gripping read from start to finish, with plenty of twists & turns to keep you guessing until the very end. Louise has an excellent style of writing that draws the reader in & keeps them engaged in a story, even when the characters are very unlikeable.
Jamie Buckby is scared of the underground so travels to work in London by riverboat with his relatively new friend Kit Roper. The pair met through their partners who work together, about a year ago. Although very different in age & financially they enjoy socialising together. On the cold morning of 23rd December Jamie embarks on his morning commute, noting that Kit has not caught their regular ferry. He disembarks for work where he is met by the police. Kit has been reported missing by his wife Melia & Jamie is questioned about the disappearance as he had been seen arguing with Kit after drinks, late on Friday night on the boat home. Jamie is the prime suspect, but what really happened? A gripping story follows.
This is the first novel I’ve read by Louise Candlish, but I look forward to reading more by her.
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