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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 out of 5 stars 2,913 ratings

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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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
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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Cathryn is the author of over thirty psychological suspense novels, including the addictive ALEXANDRA MALLORY series featuring a sociopath you can’t help but love.

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 psychological thrillers, watching crime documentaries, 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 her website, cathryngrant. As a thank you for signing up, you’ll receive a free short story about Alexandra Mallory.

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Customers find this psychological thriller suspenseful with a shocking twist that delivers, praising its well-defined characters and readability. The book receives mixed feedback regarding its pacing, with some finding it fast-paced while others say it's too slow, and customers disagree on whether it keeps their attention throughout. The writing quality also divides opinions, with some finding it well-written while others disagree.

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61 customers mention "Storyline"50 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a suspenseful psychological thriller with several twists and turns, particularly praising the shocking twist ending.

"...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..." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...If you are looking around for a good physiologic thriller, this is a great choice. Highly recommended." Read more

"...It had a good hook and lots of possible scenarios to what had happened to 14 year old Brittany seemingly abducted from the new neighbors' house..." Read more

48 customers mention "Readability"48 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one describing it as a great page turner.

"...The book is pretty good, but definitely not a “can’t put it down” page turner." Read more

"...you are looking around for a good physiologic thriller, this is a great choice. Highly recommended." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...Many Thanks to Inkubator books and NetGalley for a superb read!" Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with well-defined personalities, and one customer notes the alternating perspectives throughout the story.

"...Her characters suck you in, you are cheering on the individuals and are caught off guard by the twists...." Read more

"...Liked how the character were described." Read more

"...Well written with well developed and believable characters. A slow burn that wasn’t boring until it ‘blew up’...." Read more

"...Not your every day mystery. The characters were very well developed and believable. The dialogue flowed smoothly and was very realistic...." Read more

20 customers mention "Interest"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's interest, with some saying it kept them engaged while others found it boring.

"...I was like holy crap, deep breath. Read this in one day, quite the thrill ride...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...It was all filler...." Read more

"Pretty intriguing. Kept me interested. Great plot. Many twists and turns. I guessed half of the ending though and was excited lol" Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"13 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others describe it as amateurish.

"...I'm glad she's written a lot of books!..." Read more

"...stars because I read it in two days, which speaks to the ease of the author’s writing and her ability to keep my interest...." Read more

"Ms grant writes well and her prose is addictive, but this book is not one of her best executed...." Read more

"...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." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced while others describe it as slow.

"...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..." Read more

"this has a very slow build, to the shocking conclusion! Although it starts slowly, you will hang on every word. This is very addictive!..." Read more

"I loved everything about this book! It had a quick pace that reeled you in making it extremely hard to put down even for a minute...." Read more

"...The parents of the missing girl, Alan and Moira, are unlike able. Especially Moira...." Read more

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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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  • GloJo
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Good Neighbor - Not Great, Just Good
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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    A teenage girl is missing. Did she run away or was she kidnapped? There’s a neighbor who is determined to get at the truth, but this family has a lot of secrets. The book is pretty good, but definitely not a “can’t put it down” page turner.
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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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  • Nail Nut
    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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  • 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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  • J Stanley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Check credibility at the door
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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    I stayed with a four for this book because I really liked it for about 75%. It had a good hook and lots of possible scenarios to what had happened to 14 year old Brittany seemingly abducted from the new neighbors' house during the night. The descriptions were good and it felt like the neighborhood was real. To me, though, the book couldn't rate a 5 because of the way it all played out. It just seemed way too outlandish for it to end that way after the way the rest of the book had been.
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  • J E Lombardo
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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    New neighbors move into a tight community in California. Although the daughter, Brittany, is 14 years old, she is still being treated as if she were 7. Her old bed and other non-teen things still adorn her bedroom, she is home-schooled, not allowed to have friends outside of the home-school group, and only can go online with a parent present. Brittany ends up missing - she is all her mother has in her life. Taylor, a neighbor, sets up a FaceBook page to help find Brittany. The police are facing roadblocks with the investigation - particularly when they mention to the mother, that the case looks like a runaway.

    Meanwhile, the FaceBook page Taylor is hosting for Brittany has people coming out of the woodwork and not to forget - a few threats...

    A NOT TO MISS read!

    Many Thanks to Inkubator books and NetGalley for a superb read!
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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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  • Amazon Customer
    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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  • Laraine Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Grabs the reader from the start as characters are interesting and chapters short
    Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2019
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    Enjoyable fast read & suspenseful
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