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The Au Pair: a gripping psychological thriller Kindle Edition
American student Alice Snyder was excited to be spending the summer in Scotland, working as an au pair for the Davidson family at their remote lodge. But one month after she arrived, Alice disappeared without trace.
Now the new au pair, Melanie, has arrived - and soon notices that the Davidsons are a bit odd. There’s the strange comings and goings at night, the creepy paying guests, and sinister uncle Gray who makes her flesh crawl.
And then there’s the worrying scratch marks on the floor of the au pair’s bedroom. Did Alice try to barricade herself in? What could she have been so afraid of? Are the Davidsons somehow linked to her disappearance? And is Melanie herself now in danger?
As she desperately tries to find out what happened to Alice, Melanie begins to understand that this old house harbours a truly horrifying secret. Alice was its last victim, but she might be its next…
The Au Pair – the chilling psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Stepson and The Child Who Never Was.
What readers are saying about The Au Pair:
“…gripped me immediately. Atmospheric and foreboding… intriguing, addictive thriller.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“…very hard to put down. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This is, and I'm not exaggerating, my FAVORITE thriller I've read so far. I've always felt that thrillers can sometimes be ruined by being too predictable, but I didn't feel that way about this one.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Wow! My heart is still pounding! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one…would recommend reading this book…” -Netgalley Reviewer
“…a gripping and suspenseful read… thrilling but also thought-provoking… a perfect blend of atmosphere, character development, and masterful storytelling that makes for a truly unforgettable reading experience.” -Netgalley Reviewer
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 28, 2024
- File size2.2 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0CST2N5KV
- Publisher : Inkubator Books
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : January 28, 2024
- Language : English
- File size : 2.2 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 352 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1837563234
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #123,867 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #933 in Domestic Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #1,336 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,340 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)
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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it is tightly written.
"...So I had to do 5 just for it being mostly an amazing read. Recommend to all" Read more
"Although dragging at some points it is a good read. And though you will think you know what they were about it is even scarier...." Read more
"...It was a fantastic book!! The suspense kept me wanting the book to never end! Great writing!!" Read more
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Customers enjoy the ending of the book.
"...The action parts and twists are well done and the ending was amazing!! So I had to do 5 just for it being mostly an amazing read. Recommend to all" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI hesitated over 4-5* for a bit because I'm very stingy when giving 5 but had to for this one. It's a bit slow at parts and I swear there's an oops on the dates towards the end but nothing major. The action parts and twists are well done and the ending was amazing!! So I had to do 5 just for it being mostly an amazing read. Recommend to all
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI was able to read this book through kindle unlimited.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how everything tied together and the final surprise was wonderful.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRiveting story that was difficult to figure out. Hard to tell who was the bad guy - or guys. Loved the ending.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024Format: KindleWhile the plot is interesting and indicative of a great thriller, the execution is lacking for my taste. I wish the beginning of the book had as much momentum as the last third.
The premise of the book, The Au Pair, is great. A freshly hired Au Pair for the Davidson’s, Alice Snyder, travels from America to Scotland and goes missing after 1 month on the job. A second Au Pair, Donna McKenzie aka Melanie Macfarlane, is quickly hired to fill the vacancy. But Donna is hiding something. As she starts to look into Alice’s disappearance, secrets unfold surrounding Donna, Alice and the family they are working for.
I was not at all invested in the characters. I did not feel a connection until nearly the end of the book and it was a weak one. The Davidson family was odd. I wanted to find out what they were all about, but at the same time their stories were disjointed and not well developed. The end of the book seemed to have all the information but felt like it was dumped on the reader. I would have preferred a more gradual unraveling to keep me more interested and engaged.
Overall, I would describe this book as fizzling in and out. There were definitely some “ah ha” moments but I was not engaged as much as I like to be when reading a gripping thriller. I would have liked to have felt more of a connection to the characters and their fates. The ending was a cliff hanger which I am still deciding whether I liked that aspect or not. I would have liked a bit more clarity in the end. I don’t want to give anything away here but I have lingering questions.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe villains were beyond horrible, it was if sometimes you couldn't breath at the horror. Thank goodness it ended well but, you were hooked by the journey.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWasn't sure where they were going with this in the beginning but, it kept me going right to the perfect ending!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAlthough dragging at some points it is a good read. And though you will think you know what they were about it is even scarier. To repeat myself it is entertaining and you’ll
Be glad you took the time to enjoy it
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI love this author! She has a masterful ability to bring characters to life, and I'm not sure how she does it, but it's a great gift that she shares with us readers. And the suspense! Wow, so gripping, a must-read!
Top reviews from other countries
- Jessie LoganReviewed in Australia on February 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars The AU PAIR
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved this book and read it in two nights. Is quite the thriller and I would recommend it to anyone that likes reading thrillers.
- StellaReviewed in Germany on July 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars gripping! A real page turner!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhilst reading this book I had to put life on hold. I couldn’t believe the events that unfolded on every page!
- Susan BuchananReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseOne of the best books I’ve read for a while. Full of twists and surprises with a resolved ending. You weren’t left wondering what had happened etc.
very well written and believable. Totally recommend giving this one a read.
- MaggsReviewed in Australia on February 21, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Very excitoing
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA page turned Riner.
Recommended!
- Kindle CustomerAmishaReviewed in India on February 24, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing novel.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt was a gripping and interesting novel. I would like to read others by this author. Recommended to those who like thrillers.