Those People Next Door

Those People Next Door
Kia Abdullah
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NZ$ 35.00
Hardback
h240 x 159mm - 384pg
19 Jan 2023 UK
Eta 3-5 days from NZ Market Release
9780008433680
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' Abdullah' s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt' Sunday Times Crime Club ' Those People Next Door is intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking, right through to the perfect final line. Another sure hit for Kia Abdullah, I loved it and can' t wait to see what comes next' Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of All Her Fault ' A rollercoaster ride of a toxic tale of neighbours from hell. Brilliantly pacey and wonderfully written with a lovely big twist. Highly recommended' Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of Dead Man' s Grave ' A stunning, thought-provoking and morally challenging read. It had me guessing until the ingenious reveal - a world-class story' Graham Bartlett, author of Bad For Good * * * You can choose your house. Not your neighbours. WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME. . . Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Blenheim, the safe suburban development to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. Their family is in desperate need of a fresh start, and Blenheim feels like the place to make that happen. MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS. . . Not long after they move in, Salma spots her neighbour, Tom Hutton, ripping out the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden. She chooses not to confront Tom because she wants to fit in. It' s a small thing, really. No need to make a fuss. So Salma takes the banner inside and puts it in her window instead. But the next morning she wakes up to find her window smeared with paint. AND PREPARE FOR THE NIGHTMARE TO BEGIN. . . This time she does confront Tom, and the battle lines between the two families are drawn. As things begin to escalate and the stakes become higher, it' s clear that a reckoning is coming. . . And someone is going to get hurt. A gripping thriller about nightmare neighbours, Those People Next Door explores the loss of innocence and how far we' re prepared to go to defend ourselves and the people we love.
Praise for Those People Next Door ' Those People Next Door ticks all the Kia Abdullah boxes we' ve come to know and love: social drama, ethical dilemmas, and nuanced plots, where characters are neither truly good nor truly bad. This is followed by perfectly drawn, intense courtroom drama, which is where Abdullah truly shines. Those People Next Door is intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking, right through to the perfect final line. Another sure hit for Kia Abdullah, I loved it and can' t wait to see what comes next' ' Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of All Her Fault' A rollercoaster ride of a toxic tale of neighbours from hell. Brilliantly pacey and wonderfully written with a lovely big twist. Highly recommended' Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of Dead Man' s Grave' I was utterly addicted to Those People Next Door. It' s a stunning, thought-provoking and morally challenging read. It was so vivid and will make readers question their own values and viewpoints all in the context of a world-class story' Graham Bartlett, author of Bad For GoodPraise for Kia Abdullah' Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt, Kia Abdullah handles this story with such skill and empathy, yet builds the tension toward the kind of jaw-dropping turn that had me gasping aloud. A very special book from a very special author' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End' A superb legal thriller that fairly crackles with tension' Guardian' A topical and gritty story' Observer' Her writing style and tense courtroom descriptions are a masterpiece. I felt my heart in my mouth as I turned every page. When you get to the final chapters, buckle up. You won' t see it coming but you will definitely be applauding the handling of such a heroic and tragic tale' Daily Record
Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer. She has contributed to The Guardian, BBC, and Channel 4 News, and most recently The New York Times commenting on a variety of issues affecting the Muslim community. Kia currently travels the world as one half of the travel blog Atlas & Boots, which receives over 200,000 views per month.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008433680
Published: 19 Jan 2023
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Height: 240mm
Width: 159mm
Spine: 35mm
Weight: 600g
Pages: 384

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