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‘OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!… The most heart-racing book I’ve read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!!… Clear your day because it is truly unputdownable… What an absolute twist!!!… If you…

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2 authors picked The Family Across the Street as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love an intriguing premise and an unexpected twist. This book promised both, and it really delivered!

I think we are all curious about what goes on behind the closed doors of our neighbors, though the truth is usually incredibly mundane…especially when compared to this story! From the first page to the last, I couldn’t put down this psychological thriller.

Because I love a tale of great suspense, I find myself growing impatient whenever a story starts to peter out without any satisfying resolution. That was not the case with this book. It delivered great, well-developed characters and an unexpected…

Get ready to hold your breath. A fast-paced, twisted, psychological thriller that manages to have characters that will tug at your heart even while holding a gun. The Family Across the Street reminds the reader that you never truly know what’s going on in your neighbor’s house or with any family that you think you know.

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