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The Girl Next Door: A Psychological Thriller
For readers who liked The Girl on a Train, this debut mystery, The Girl Next Door, will keep you guessing through all the page turns.
Am I a killer?
That is the question haunting 25-year-old Jane Jensen.
When she wakes up in the hospital after a devastating auto accident, she finds that her memory since ninth grade of high school has been wiped clean. As she heals, she begins to recover a memory here and there, and piece by piece, she struggles to stitch it all together to reclaim her identity.
Regaining much of her lost memory, however, is proving stubbornly elusive. Jane is aware that she has gone from bullied, overweight schoolgirl to successful corporate wonk in the last several years. But when the wife of her teenage obsession gets killed in a professional hit, Jane makes yet another transition—to that of murder suspect.
It’s a situation that would be unbearable for anyone, but it’s infinitely worse for Jane—she can’t defend herself from the awful accusation for one major Jane has no idea if she’s innocent or guilty.
The Girl Next Door is a psychological whodunit that you won't want to miss.
Am I a killer?
That is the question haunting 25-year-old Jane Jensen.
When she wakes up in the hospital after a devastating auto accident, she finds that her memory since ninth grade of high school has been wiped clean. As she heals, she begins to recover a memory here and there, and piece by piece, she struggles to stitch it all together to reclaim her identity.
Regaining much of her lost memory, however, is proving stubbornly elusive. Jane is aware that she has gone from bullied, overweight schoolgirl to successful corporate wonk in the last several years. But when the wife of her teenage obsession gets killed in a professional hit, Jane makes yet another transition—to that of murder suspect.
It’s a situation that would be unbearable for anyone, but it’s infinitely worse for Jane—she can’t defend herself from the awful accusation for one major Jane has no idea if she’s innocent or guilty.
The Girl Next Door is a psychological whodunit that you won't want to miss.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2018
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February 4, 2019
Good read
It’s a good read that keeps your attention, interesting storyline and several not so predictable twists. I Would really recommend to other readers.
It’s a good read that keeps your attention, interesting storyline and several not so predictable twists. I Would really recommend to other readers.
May 11, 2018
This is an author to watch. The story kept me up reading when I really needed sleep! Loved the characters and especially loved the ending...no spoilers from me...but it was a great twist!!
August 2, 2018
What If
What if you were a complete social pariah in high school, shunned by everyone because of your unattractive appearance? What if you had a major crush on the best looking, most popular boy in the school? What if you finally lost weight and changed your dress and appearance so much you were unrecognized. What if you pretended to be someone else and spent one magical night of lovemaking with the man of your dreams? What if years later you were almost killed in a horrific accident that wiped out most of your memories? What if in a cruel twist of fate you were charged with the murder of that man's beautiful wife just as you were recovering? What if your one friend and co-worker was the only person who believed in you? What if you could find a way to recover your memories and save yourself? What if you could get revenge on those who hurt you and find happiness at last? What if there was a twist that changed everything?
What if I said The Girl Next Door is a thrilling, twisty, suspenseful story that is not to be missed? (5 stars!)
What if you were a complete social pariah in high school, shunned by everyone because of your unattractive appearance? What if you had a major crush on the best looking, most popular boy in the school? What if you finally lost weight and changed your dress and appearance so much you were unrecognized. What if you pretended to be someone else and spent one magical night of lovemaking with the man of your dreams? What if years later you were almost killed in a horrific accident that wiped out most of your memories? What if in a cruel twist of fate you were charged with the murder of that man's beautiful wife just as you were recovering? What if your one friend and co-worker was the only person who believed in you? What if you could find a way to recover your memories and save yourself? What if you could get revenge on those who hurt you and find happiness at last? What if there was a twist that changed everything?
What if I said The Girl Next Door is a thrilling, twisty, suspenseful story that is not to be missed? (5 stars!)
August 6, 2018
Probably one of the many best books I've ever read
Excellent book one that was impossible to down. The ending was not at all what I expected quite the twist at the end.
Excellent book one that was impossible to down. The ending was not at all what I expected quite the twist at the end.
August 23, 2018
This book was really great. Well written with a twists and turns that leave you guessing.
Definitely grab this one.
Definitely grab this one.
July 16, 2018
3.5 stars
July 11, 2018
Talk about twists!
This had so many twists and turns that I made assumptions that proved to be all wrong more than once. Plus an ending that I would never had expected. Only one question left in my mind. Which one fathered the baby. Mason? Or was it Jake? Good day's read!
This had so many twists and turns that I made assumptions that proved to be all wrong more than once. Plus an ending that I would never had expected. Only one question left in my mind. Which one fathered the baby. Mason? Or was it Jake? Good day's read!
May 12, 2018
What a great book!!! This author kept me guessing throughout the story by throwing twists and turns and subtle hints. I thought the ending was perfect. Definitely read this book; you won’t be disappointed.
June 8, 2018
Wow!
I really enjoyed this book. I thought I had it all figured out.... A few times. Lisa has a terrific, twisty mind. I don't know how she comes up with these stories. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought I had it all figured out.... A few times. Lisa has a terrific, twisty mind. I don't know how she comes up with these stories. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
November 29, 2018
Wow!
That's all I can say about this book without creating spoilers. Just WOW! I don't read very many books about which I can honestly say that I wish I had written it, but this is one of them.
Recommended for all readers of hold-your-breath crime fiction.
That's all I can say about this book without creating spoilers. Just WOW! I don't read very many books about which I can honestly say that I wish I had written it, but this is one of them.
Recommended for all readers of hold-your-breath crime fiction.
December 30, 2018
Wow! If you like twists, turns, and suspense definitely pick up this book! My predictions were way off and made me want to know what was going to happen next. I did not see that ending coming. This book does not disappoint. Enjoy!
October 23, 2018
Whoa! Mind blown! This story goes in directions you can’t anticipate!
June 17, 2020
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. I’m giving it a 3.75, rounded up. Our protagonist Jane is implicated in a murder. She knows she’s innocent but, the problem is, she was in a horrific car accident and lost most of her memory, so she can’t be sure what happened that night.
Pros? I was completely misled through about 3/4 of the book. Love that 😊. Even after I did get half of the twist by around that point, the second half of the twist got me! I actually went back and skimmed the book for clues I missed (and yes, there were a few).
Cons? I felt at several points that it was kind of all over the place. Characterization (except for Jane) was kind of weak. Loved the detective, though!
Overall a great read. Will read more from this author.
Pros? I was completely misled through about 3/4 of the book. Love that 😊. Even after I did get half of the twist by around that point, the second half of the twist got me! I actually went back and skimmed the book for clues I missed (and yes, there were a few).
Cons? I felt at several points that it was kind of all over the place. Characterization (except for Jane) was kind of weak. Loved the detective, though!
Overall a great read. Will read more from this author.
April 29, 2023
Surprisingly good
When you start reading this story you don't expect to find it so make twists and turns Start with the main character having an accident and losing her memory. Np one believes her and her life is turned upside down.
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Ending of the story is totally a surprise but all the mystery beating up to it is worth the read the author did a fantastic job keeping the reader interest.
When you start reading this story you don't expect to find it so make twists and turns Start with the main character having an accident and losing her memory. Np one believes her and her life is turned upside down.
1
Ending of the story is totally a surprise but all the mystery beating up to it is worth the read the author did a fantastic job keeping the reader interest.
December 12, 2018
Didn’t finish
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January 20, 2019Excellent read that actually did keep me guessing until I saw "The End"
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