A Neighbour's Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish

"A Neighbour's Guide to Murder," Louise Candlish's most recent domestic thriller, exemplifies her ability to capture the essence of contemporary fears.

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The protagonist of this tale is Gwen, a lady who is rebuilding her life following a traumatic divorce and has at last found solace in her apartment complex. Gwen feels trouble when a delicate young woman named Pixie moves into the apartment across the street while Alex, a faded Britpop musician, watches suspiciously. Gwen becomes entangled in a murky "sex for rent" affair that has the potential to turn into a full-fledged moral panic as tensions across the island increase. Gwen soon finds herself doubting not only her neighbors but also her own position in an unsettling new social landscape due to the involvement of journalists, social media,