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The Girl Next Door: A Novel Paperback – March 2, 2013

by Patricia MacDonald (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 995 ratings
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She's out to clear his father's name...
and caught in killer's sights.

The affluent town of Hoffman, Ney Jersey, was shattered when esteemed doctor Duncan Avery stabbed his wife to death one spring evening. Now, fifteen years later, struggling actress Nina Avery -- who never doubted her father's innocence -- returns to Hoffman when he is paroled and moves home. Not only does Dr. Avery want to repair his relationship with Nina and her two brothers, successful investment banker Patrick and recovering drug addict Jimmy, he wants to find the real killer. But when violence overturns the Averys' lives again, Nina no longer knows who she can trust. Relying only on herself and on the mysterious prison doctor who treated her father, she searches frantically for the truth. But she must dig deep down into the secrets of her family and her town if she stands the chance of catching the killer who has his sight set on the new target: her.
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  1. Part of series
    Totally Gripping Psychological Thrillers
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 2, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.96 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1476738912
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1476738918
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Patricia Macdonald's darkly hypnotic tales have captivated readers across America, as well as in France, where she is a #1 bestselling author. Her previous novels include Suspicious Origin, Stranger in the House, Not Guilty, Safe Haven, and the Edgar Award-nominated The Unforgiven. She lives with her husband and daughter in New Jersey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Reprint edition (March 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476738912
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1476738918
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.96 x 8 inches
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Frances Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Girl Next Door
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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I never did figure out who the killer was, until it was revealed. The story was very interesting & well written!
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4.0 out of 5 stars very readable
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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The strange behavior of younger brother Jimmy suggested some hidden event but the author made a strong case against Patrick, the older brother. Gemma was at first more to be pitied if one did not catch the father’s remark about the housekeeper. Some episodic events were pretty ridiculous like painting a room at night and an elder lady staying in it basically before the paint dried much less aired out. Nina’s character needed some depth. With her single focus on her father she often came across as improbable and one dimensional.The romantic ending for Nina and Andre was just too artificial and clearly meant to provide a heartwarming end of the book.
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mary trendle
5.0 out of 5 stars Master of suspense!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015
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Yet again I have read this author's work and had no idea "who done it". I love her writing style and I get so engrossed in her novels, they are hard to put down. Now I must get more of her stories. I love Mary Higgins Clark books but I think MacDonald's are even better! Read this book!
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donnasal
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl Next Door
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013
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Another great novel by Patricia MacDonald. Patricia MacDonald weaves a great tale of intense mystery that keeps you reading. I have only read several of her Novels but will surely read all of her books as she is a great writter! Would recommend to anyone that enjoys mystery mixed with a bit of love.
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Krenzington
3.0 out of 5 stars Why do you have to practically name the killer in the title?
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
This book is a fun read and very entertaining. However, why would you name the book so that it reveals the killer, who is introduced in the first chapter of the book? It takes all of the fun out of the read to know "who dun it" straight from the beginning.
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Linda Connally
4.0 out of 5 stars The Girl Next Door
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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O. M. G. A real page turner. Read it in one sitting. Who murdered the mother? You will have to read it yourself to find out who the culprit was!!
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Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and exciting book
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
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This book will hold your interest till the very end. you will stay up until you finish reading and will think about it knowing you just read a good book.
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A. Kitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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Enjoyed this very much and will read more of this author's work. The characters are good and stories well developed. Kept me guessing!
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G Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2023
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I’ve now read several of her psychological thriller books and this one is just as good as the others. Loved it. Couldn’t put it down. Would highly recommend.
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Joy Finder
3.0 out of 5 stars Takes a long time for the thrills to build up
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2023
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I found the character Nina, the protagonist of the story slightly irritating. While the thriller takes time to build up the book is a fairly engaging read.
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m butters
4.0 out of 5 stars good writer
Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2023
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good read
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sevenoaks
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2023
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Love this author.... fast pace, no waffling on..... great story line and superb twist at the end. Reading at the moment Stranger in the House and just bought 2 more of her books, Keep them coming Patricia.
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audrey
2.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in Australia on April 9, 2023
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A reasonable read
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