The Couple at Number 9

A Novel

By: Claire Douglas

Narrated by: Kenton Thomas, Nathalie Buscombe

“Tense, twisty, fraught with emotion and packed with secrets, The Couple at Number 9 is Claire’s best thriller yet.”—Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of What She Knew

The internationally bestselling author of Do Not Disturb and Just Like the Other Girls delivers a heart-pounding psychological thriller about a couple who inherit what seems to be their dream home, until they make a horrifying discovery—and the danger begins.

The Victims . . .

When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering human remains. The remains of two bodies, in fact.

The Investigation . . .

Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years. Saffy has nothing to worry about—until the police launch a murder inquiry and ask to speak to the cottage’s former owner. Her grandmother, Rose.

The Witness . . .

Rose is in a nursing home and Alzheimer’s means her memory is increasingly confused. She can’t help the police, but its’ clear she remembers something.

The Killer . . .

As Rose’s fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.

The Truth . . .

What happened thirty years ago? Why did no one miss the victims? What part did her grandmother play? And is Saffy now in danger?

Great story

Excellent. Kept me interested from the start. Although I quickly guessed who the female body was, I did get several surprises.

Good one!

Nice pace, good plot! Great narration! Get it - you won’t be disappointed. Why do these reviews require so many words?

It was fine

I feel like it could have been shorter. The first 2/3 was slowwww and to me the narration was a little flat. I actually started using this book to fall asleep to until it got to the end. Decent twists and I liked the characters. I could have done without the weird phone sound effects.

Such a well crafted story!

This was a great read: characters with depth, amazing imagery to really bring you into the setting, and a great mystery. The storyline regarding the 3 generations also really pulled at my heartstrings!

another amazing suspenseful novel

This was my third Claire Douglas novel and I can't wait for the next one. the plot twist and suspense in her writing is one of a kind!