{"product_id":"the-people-before-9780008402600","title":"The People Before","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn \"The Maple House,\" a couple buys a rambling old house in the Suffolk countryside, but not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the house, and Jess soon realizes they've made a huge mistake. This is a great follow-up to Northedge's debut, \"The House Guest,\" with a tense, paranoid atmosphere and a satisfying and unsettling conclusion. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Eerie Psychological Thriller from the Author of \"The House Guest\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte Northedge, the acclaimed author of \"The House Guest,\" has unveiled a spine-tingling new psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be immersed in a moody, propulsive, gripping, and utterly terrifying world that will have you reaching for the lights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I adored it! I found it moody, propulsive, gripping, and so terrifying you'll need the lights on. Gillian McAllister, The Times exclaimed. \"Charlotte Northedge turns the psychological thumbscrews with relish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I read through the night to finish this thriller... Spooky, tense, richly atmospheric, and profoundly moving,\" Erin Kelly, author of \"The Girl on the Train,\" shared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if your dream house became your worst nightmare? Jess and her husband, seeking a fresh start, find themselves captivated by the allure of a rambling old house nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. The opportunity to own a piece of history seems too good to pass up. However, as they settle into their new home, Jess begins to sense that something is amiss. The locals hold a secret about the Maple House, and she soon realizes that they have made a grave mistake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomething terrible happened in that house. Something that nobody wants to talk about. Something to do with the people who lived there before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is every bit as accomplished as Northedges debut, \"The House Guest,\" with the same precise and finely tuned use of language, by no means always a given in the genre,\" praised the Financial Times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charlotte Northedge creates a riveting psychological study of self-deception and creeping dread,\" noted the Sunday Times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Creepy, atmospheric, and cleverly plotted, an excellent winter read,\" Catherine Cooper, author of \"The Murder List,\" exclaimed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Twisty, claustrophobic, and deliciously dark, this is the perfect winter chiller,\" Ellery Lloyd, author of \"The Girl in the Lake,\" added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tense and threatening, this is a great follow-up to Northedges debut, \"The House Guest,\" the Daily Mail exclaimed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This taut new psychological mystery feels particularly timely,\" observed Marie Claire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The author does a great job of creating a creepy atmosphere,\" praised Good Housekeeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \"The Maple House,\" Northedge weaves a web of suspense and psychological intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end. Prepare to be transported to a place where nightmares become reality and the line between truth and illusion blurs. This is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers who crave a gripping and unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 131 x 196 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008402600\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Northedge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44761451331834,"sku":"9780008402600","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699623384040_book.jpg?v=1699778566","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-people-before-9780008402600","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}