The Downstairs Neighbor by Helen Cooper

 

Synopsis: From her downstairs apartment in suburban London, Emma has often overheard the everyday life of the seemingly perfect family upstairs–Steph, Paul and teenage daughter Freya–but has never got to know them. Until one day, she hears something that seizes her attention: Freya has vanished and the police are questioning Steph and Paul about their life. Do either of you have any enemies? Anyone who might want to harm or threaten you?

Oh my lord! This was fabulous. Anyone who likes Lisa Jewell's style of British domestic slow-burn thriller will eat this one up. There are a slew of characters to keep track of, which can make it hard to put this down and pick right up again, but this twisty story is worth it. Just when you think you know what's going on, you don't! I loved it. For a debut novel, Helen Cooper knocked it out of the park. As soon as I finished it I found out that NetGalley had gifted me her new one, The Other Guest. I'll be reviewing that here closer to the pub date in July.