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by Freida McFadden
4.52022332 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
10 Best Books Like The Couple Next Door
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The best books like The Couple Next Door are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden4.4
- 3The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4The Poet by Michael Connelly4.5
- 5The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly4.6#1
- 6The Breakdown by B.A. Paris4.2
- 7The Maidens: A Novel by Alex Michaelides4.1
- 8The Whole Truth by David Baldacci4.4
- 9The Inmate by Freida McFadden4.4
- 10Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
When Anne and Marco Conti attend a dinner party next door, leaving their baby at home, they return to discover their infant daughter has been kidnapped. As the investigation unfolds, both parents become suspects while harboring dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy not only their marriage but any chance of finding their child alive.
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by Freida McFadden
4.42025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a manipulative and shocking tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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by Michael Connelly
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This thriller shares a methodical and gritty tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Mickey Haller #1 (works standalone)by Michael Connelly
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This thriller shares a gritty and cynical tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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by B.A. Paris
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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by Alex Michaelides
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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by David Baldacci
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This thriller shares a tense and urgent tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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by Freida McFadden
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This thriller shares a tense and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Couple Next Door fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Couple Next Door
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Poet | Michael Connelly | 4.5 | 1996 | 434 | Similar vibes |
| The Lincoln Lawyer | Michael Connelly | 4.6 | 2011 | 423 | Similar vibes |
| The Breakdown | B.A. Paris | 4.2 | 2018 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Maidens: A Novel | Alex Michaelides | 4.1 | 2021 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| The Whole Truth | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Inmate | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Couple Next Door?
The most similar books to The Couple Next Door are The Housemaid, The Housemaid's Secret, The Housemaid Is Watching.
What should I read after The Couple Next Door?
After finishing The Couple Next Door, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next.
Who writes books like Shari Lapena?
Authors similar to Shari Lapena include Gillian Flynn, B.A. Paris, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Couple Next Door?
The Couple Next Door is a Thriller novel by Shari Lapena, published in 2017.
How long is The Couple Next Door?
The Couple Next Door is 336 pages long.
About The Couple Next Door
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAnother thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Not a Happy Family“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” -People“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” -Sue GraftonIt all started at a dinner party. . .A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors-a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all-a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years.What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family-a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.