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  • The Guest

  • A Novel
  • By: B.A. Paris
  • Narrated by: Emily Joyce
  • Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (837 ratings)

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The Guest

By: B.A. Paris
Narrated by: Emily Joyce
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Publisher's summary

New York Times bestselling author B. A. Paris captivated psychological thriller fans everywhere with Behind Closed Doors. Now she invites you into another home full of heart-pounding secrets, in The Guest.

Some secrets never leave.

Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their closest friends, Laure, is in their house. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and again: sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture.

Laure has walked out on her husband—and their good friend—Pierre, over his confession of an affair and a secret child. Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive of their friends, but as Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable, her presence takes its toll.

Iris and Gabriel's only respite comes in the form of a couple new to town. But with them comes their gardener, who has a checkered past.

Soon, secrets from all their pasts will unravel, some more dangerous than they could have known.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2023 B.A. Paris (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

“Well-crafted secrets and betrayals abound.”—Booklist

“I am obsessed with The Guest...There is no one—no one—who creates high-wire domestic suspense like the amazing B.A. Paris. Do not miss this, dear readers.”—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

“A mesmeric, tense and twisting nightmare. Suffocating, controlled and hugely entertaining.”—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

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Very twisted!

Character development was great, narrator fabulous & the story had so many twists & turns! Interesting to have the epilogue bringing it all together- things I wouldn’t have imagined!

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Stupendous as always!

Great story, easy to read, easy to follow, perfect ending. I have enjoyed every book by B A Paris and this one did not disappoint!!! 100% recommend!!!

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Not as good as other BA Paris novels

Much shorter than other novels but also, no real twist and pretty predictable. A bit disappointing as I love the usual thriller quality and by 1/4 of the way in, I’d guessed the ending. Still ok to read but not the usual BA Paris treat I look forward to upon every new release.

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Didn’t predict ending

Normally, I can predict the ending of a book, but this one took me by surprise

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B.A. Paris do it again!

“Behind close doors” is one of my all time favorites. Half way through this book I was thinking hmm this one isn’t as good, but just wait for it! B.A. Paris is a brilliant writer 👏

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Amazing book - such a twist ending!

I loved the narration., the book ebbed and flows nicely with suspense . I found myself enthralled for the next chapter.

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Not my favorite B.A. Paris book

The buildup was too slow. I was two-thirds in before it got interesting. I was disappointed.

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the twist in the epilogue

This was a good psychological thriller. I never saw the twist ending. That was a pleasant surprise.

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Wonderful written.

Story line was very intriguing. It was a different type of thriller. Not what you’d ordinarily think. The performance was amazing.

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What a shocking ending!!

Long listen, but twist and turns all throughout and a heck of an ending. I was NOT expecting that!

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