Before Us

De: Jane E. James

Narrado por: Sarah Kants, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain

As soon as we open the door to our beautiful new home, I sense their presence . . . the couple who lived here before us.

They’ve left things behind, as if on purpose, for us to find. First, there is the mysterious diary that ends too abruptly, followed by pictures of a couple in their thirties, just like us. Tired-looking parents with two small children. Who are they?

©2025 Jane E. James (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

I have no idea what I just listened to honestly

If you are the type of person who multitasks and has to listen to a book over the course of a week like I do, you may struggle with this one. I honestly was so confused about what was going on the majority of the time. I don’t think it was made clear enough who was who upfront. It seemed like maybe there was an interesting story in there if things were a bit less confusing. The narrators were good (although I always cringe a bit when adults mimic young whiny children).

Wickedly Compelling Page Turner

A page turner! Kept me interested in a wickedly compelling way. Deep characterization I could feel in the realest way. Should be made into a movie!

Stranger on a train meets M. Knight Schamilan

This book has more twists and turns than a family of snakes on a picnic. A very entertaining mystery that will keep you on your toes. You start thinking there is some good about humanity and end…. Well you will have to find that out yourself.

Warning: if you are a married woman reading this book, you may discover you are angry with him for no apparent reason. It is important that you take note of this and don’t be too harsh on your hubby.

It was the Ending for me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The lead up was the entire book.. but I liked it that way? Not my usual type of read but I can say I’m a fan!

Brilliant thriller

Great pace and narration. Well worth the time, an author to follow from now on.