The House Swap

A Novel

By: Rebecca Fleet

Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden, Elliot Hill

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

"A fantastic thriller - dead-on domestic noir, full of tension and surprises. I loved it." (Lee Child, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Midnight Line)

She may not know exactly who is in her house. But she knows why they are there. Be careful who you let in....

A house swap becomes the eerie backdrop to a crumbling marriage, a long-buried affair, and the fatal consequences that unfold.

When Caroline and Francis receive an offer to house swap - from their city apartment to a house in a leafy, upscale London suburb - they jump at the chance for a week away from home, their son, and the tensions that have pushed their marriage to the brink.

As the couple settles in, the old problems that permeate their marriage - his unhealthy behaviors, her indiscretions - start bubbling to the surface. But while they attempt to mend their relationship, their neighbor, an intense young woman, is showing a little too much interest in their activities.

Meanwhile, Caroline slowly begins to uncover some signs of life in the stark house - signs of her life. The flowers in the bathroom or the music might seem innocent to anyone else - but to her they are clues. It seems the person they have swapped with is someone who knows her, someone who knows the secrets she's desperate to forget....

Be careful who you let in....

©2018 Rebecca Fleet (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“[A] delightful work of domestic noir.” (The Washington Post)

“[The House Swap] will keep [readers] turning the pages as the satisfying twists unfold.” (Booklist)

"A fantastic thriller - dead-on domestic noir, full of tension and surprises. I loved it." (Lee Child, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Midnight Line)

Why did I read this to the end

This is Avery bad book for people like me that need to like at least some of the characters. I always finish books but wish I hadn’t this one. Only two like able

Should be renamed "My Affair"

This was a decent book, but I regret buying it. I was hoping for something more shocking, with thrill and suspense; and I thought that's what I was purchasing. This book is really just about a woman's affair and a mistake she made with terrible consequences. There's really no villain or evil in this story. All this book did for me was make me a little sad for everyone in it. When I wasn't sad I was waiting for Caroline to shut up about her ex lover and start getting almost murdered or something. Again, not a bad book but more of a romance/drama with a dash of mystery.
Holy Hell though, 10/10 on that voice acting! By far the creepiest part of the book.

Suspenseful from beginning to end

Great book. Chilling. The beauty lies in the turn of the phrase. I have only written 1 or 2 reviews in the past 10 years, but I enjoyed this book so much that I had to write a review.

Unsatisfying story and horrible narration

I am not sure I really like the moral of the story of this book. So I guess all is well that ends well if absolutely everyone lives miserable ever after.
I don’t know, I don’t necessarily needs it to be wrapped up in a neat little bow, but it was just not great.

The whispering narration is horrid. It’s creepy. I understand the point and why they did it but honestly it made my skin crawl, I hated every second of it

Captivated

I was captivated by this book. A real page turner. The author does a good job of making the characters both likeable and unlikeable simultaneously.

Cautionary tail about an office romance… or is it?

I’ve read enough of these types of books to know that what’s it’s really about is not what you think it’s about at first. There is always an unpredictable twist and that’s part of what I enjoy – trying to figure out what that will be.

This particular plot twist sort of derailed the intrigue and pace for me, but overall I was consistently eager to know what would happen next.

good twist

This was my 1st audible book. I chose this one not only because it's sounded intriguing but also because the other reviewers didn't seem to comment on the vocals compared to some of the other audible books. I have to say I didn't mind the narrative but it took me a little bit to get used to it. Regarding the story itself I liked the twist. I did not see it coming but I felt like it was becoming a bit redundant. It held my interest at the end but it took a while to get into it

must read

captivating read with bit of romance. quick and easy read. great detail and well written.

What A Gotcha!

Really good read. Characters were well developed. Scenes were vivid. A rollercoaster of a ride. Never saw it coming.

well written, captivating story

grabbed me right away. the one whispery voice was off putting at first, but once it took form it was okay. the story was intense and unfolded deliciously. by the last chapters I couldn't put it down!! I had to know the truth!