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The Good Neighbor: A psychological thriller with a shocking twist Kindle Edition

by Cathryn Grant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,900 ratings
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Sometimes the past just won’t stay buried.

When 14 year old Brittany disappears one night, her parents are devastated, certain she has been taken.

They can’t bear to think about who has done this and what might be happening to their precious girl.

Even worse, the police seem to see them as suspects, implying that they may have had a part in their own daughter’s disappearance. Only their neighbor, Taylor, is a rock. She organizes search parties, feeds the volunteers, works night and day to help them find Brittany.

But as this affluent California community becomes focused on the hunt for the missing girl, it slowly becomes clear that her disappearance is linked to terrible secrets from the past.

Secrets that must be kept hidden at all costs….

The Good Neighbor is a gripping psychological thriller that twists and turns as it races towards its nerve-shredding climax. Perfect for fans of K. L. Slater, Teresa Driscoll and Mark Edwards.


What readers are saying about The Good Neighbor:

‘I don’t even know where to start! This book has left me speechless. I love all of the mystery and drama The Good Neighbor provided.’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘The Good Neighbor is a thrilling read that will have you gripped right from the beginning till the final page. If you love a story that is full of secrets, mystery, suspense with twists and turns, then this is the book for you.’ – Once Upon A Time Book Blog

‘Omg, this is a totally and utterly AMAZING book. It's an intense tale of manipulation, lies, suspicion, deception and secrets that poses the question. Is it always best to do the right thing?’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘Wow! To say this book “packs a punch” is such an understatement – it more ‘smacks you around the head with a 9 iron!’ There were twists and turns around every corner all neatly packaged within this highly readable tale.’ – Read and Rated

‘A great, can't put it down suspense mystery novel. Read it in one day! It is rare to be surprised at how a story twists and turns I highly recommend for a great take on a plot that isn't predictable.’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘I loved the characters in this book…The book developed a hold over me…I was drawn into this story from the first word on the first page and Cathryn kept my attention throughout the book…a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.’ – Ginger Book Geek Book Blog

‘A fantastic psychological thriller. Suspense filled and a very exciting read. Loved it. A good and exciting mystery.’ – NetGalley Reviewer

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About the Author

Multiple Voice Arts Award nominee Steve Marvel is one of only four narrators to be chosen a winner of the ACX Audiobook Narration Contest by Audible's Mike Charzuk. Steve received his classical theater training at Northwestern University and continues to work in theater, film, and television. The former voice of financial writer John Mauldin's Thoughts from the Frontline weekly newsletter, Steve's voice-over work also includes video games for the likes of Mattel, Sony, and Activision, and regular stints in eLearning. Steve applies his performance skills and mastery of accents to craft unique, distinctive characters for his fiction titles.

Emily Durante has been narrating audiobooks for over ten years and is also an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook director. She has been acting since the age of seven and has performed in a number of stage productions at the professional, collegiate, and regional levels.



Cathryn Grant is the author of the Alexandra Mallory Psychological Suspense series, Psychological Thrillers, Suburban Noir novels, The Haunted Ship Trilogy, and the Madison Keith Ghost Story series. She lives on the Central California coast with her husband and two cats.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WW1MPQN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books (September 8, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1947 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
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Cathryn is the author of over thirty psychological suspense novels, including the ALEXANDRA MALLORY series featuring a sociopath you can’t help but love. Readers have called the series “addictive”.

The things that cause torment in real life—obsession and revenge, guilt and envy and longing—are endlessly fascinating in fiction and she never grows tired of writing stories about characters struggling to overcome the worst.

Cathryn also writes ghost stories because who knows what lies beyond our senses—The Haunted Ship Trilogy and the Madison Keith series of novellas.

When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, walking on the beach, or playing golf, going way out of her way to avoid hitting her ball in the sand or the water. She lives on the Central California Coast with her husband and her cat, Cleopatra.

You can get in touch with her by email, find her social media links, or sign up for her monthly newsletter at cathryngrant.com/contact. As a thank you for signing up, you’ll receive a free short story about Alexandra Mallory.

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Shari Ring Wolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020
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Since I discovered this author, I've read nothing else. I'm glad she's written a lot of books! This one had all the ingredients I appreciate in Cathryn Grant's work: easy pacing, true depiction of human nature, characters that take on a life of their own, unique theme set in suburbia where things that look "normal "never are.
I'm not sure what the "shocking twist" was supposed to be in the story. I don't think it needed one. I like the way the story unfolded; I like how each character revealed him or herself. I also like the way this author's stand alone novels end in just the right place.
If you like this author, this book will not disappoint.
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Zuri
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, but also some impossibilities ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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Four stars for keeping me glued to my Kindle, three stars for an unsatisfactory ending. Everything about the new neighbours seems normal, but the daughter, the only child, seems far too young for her age. Then the unthinkable happens. The story unfolds, and the reader realises that things are not what they seem like on the surface. The next-door neighbour tries in her way to be helpful and supportive during a tense time. Eventually it all unravels and ends in a triple murder. And this is where I kept thinking, "If I had written this book, I would have changed the ending." A few things are inexplicable: how a child could be stolen, and for 10 years the bereaved mother seemed to have done nothing (or not much) about it. Then, the murders are a little overly dramatic and out of character, at least for some of the people involved. And maybe the most unbelievable bit is the attitude of the daughter. Instead of being traumatized out of her mind, she seems to accept what happens ... I'd have thought she needed a few years of trauma counselling. Read it and decide for yourself. It's nonetheless a gripping tale!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Twists
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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Lots of Twists I didn't see coming . Gave me anxiety! Not sure if that's a good thing or bad.
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Darrin Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars shocking and surprising!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021
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this has a very slow build, to the shocking conclusion! Although it starts slowly, you will hang on every word. This is very addictive! A mom, simply checking on her sleeping 14-year-old daughter. However, at this time, everything goes horribly wrong! This is just the beginning. How far will she go to keep her secrets? You will not believe how this ends! someone lost, leads to someone found. Trust me, this is not going to be what you expect. secrets from the past began to surface. As each secret comes to light, worlds are slowly being torn apart!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting read
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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Though this is the first book I've read by this author, I will certainly be reading more. I felt like I was on the edge of my seat through the whole book. Especially the twist close to the end and the ending scene of the book. I was like holy crap, deep breath. Read this in one day, quite the thrill ride. If you are looking around for a good physiologic thriller, this is a great choice. Highly recommended.
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France Day
5.0 out of 5 stars Another escape read
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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I have read several of Cathryn Grant books, I thoroughly enjoy her twists and find that the endings are quite clever. I don’t even come close to guessing the ending of her books and this book was quite the ride! I was sucked in from the first chapter. I stayed up late reading this book. I have read several of the authors books back to back and have followed her devoted to reading her other books as I have enjoyed reading her other psychological thrillers. Her characters suck you in, you are cheering on the individuals and are caught off guard by the twists. It is so refreshing to not predict the end of the story. All the twists kept, me reading late each night and I didn’t want to put down my iPad until exhaustion made me! The twisted relationships the author describes in detail so that you easily connect with each character. A great escape during the pandemic!
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Laurel A.
4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting and thought provoking
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
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Not at all what I expected. But really enjoyed this. Quite the page tuner with many twists and multiple points of view.
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Jolene Strickland
5.0 out of 5 stars There were points I hated this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
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The book was good, it started slow for me, but when I got into it, I enjoyed it. There were points during this book I despised most of the people in it, I couldn't stand Taylor until the end. Despite the fact I felt this way, it was a book that was well written, and even though it was a long read for me, I enjoyed it at the end.
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Judie Laird
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Dynamics - Creepy! or Normal?
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
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Amazing story! I love when author's head up each chapter with the character's name. It makes it so much easier to follow the narrative. I was hooked from the first page. Sadly, there really are parents who micro-manage their kids and have a twisted idea of what good parenting is, as in Moira's case. The injections to keep Brittany from growing up, totally creepy. There were lots of twists and turns and my feelings about each of the characters changed as time went on. As for Taylor, I changed my mind about her at least 3 times. Her choice at the end was brilliant, a perfect twist. I wanted the story to continue. I could picture Brittany outing her at some point later on. It was a fantastic read. Ten stars!!
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Reader 11
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and surprising
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2020
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This was a very gripping read! I loved it. There was a very claustrophobic feel to the 'ordinary' suburban street, and I was pulled in to the story straight away. The characters are intriguing and I kept changing my mind about them - but never in a million years would I have guessed what was really going on!

I also loved the writing style, which managed to be engaging and witty while at the same time building tension and creating a real sense of unease.

A real page-turner!
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Debra
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2019
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I loved every moment of this book. Nothing is what it seems in this neighbourhood. While the residents seem nice on the surface, there is something slightly off about the way they live. The description of the street with the garden in the middle is fabulous - despite this community feel, the houses have tall gates and courtyards in front of them, essentially shutting them off from the world. The unsettling feeling I had when I started reading this book grew as I read on, until I reached the end and was horrified by the reveal. Five stars.
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Insights by Saucy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good neighbor makes me happy I don’t interact much with neighbor stuff
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2019
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A girl disappears from stifling parents. What follows a many plot twists and a very interesting but crazy community not unlike some I’ve lived in. It got a bit long at times and disjointed but I kept going back. Really interesting climax and ending.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2019
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really enjoyed this . Had not read by this author before but this will not be the last
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