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The Magpies

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The Magpies

By: Mark Edwards
Narrated by: Elliot Hill
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Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced", "chilling", and "impossible to put down".

When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms.

But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror.

As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back—but he has no idea what he is really up against....

The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone.

©2013 by Mark Edwards. (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Fantasy Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Disturbing Scary
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Gripping Story • Suspenseful Plot • Great Narrator • Intriguing Premise • Compelling Performance • Skilled Voice Acting
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I really enjoy most of Mark Edwards' books. He has a knack for stunning anticipation and making his readers panic- as in 'What's going on??' or 'What will happen next??' Edwards keeps us guessing, and sometimes the most obvious things aren't that obvious, but sometimes they are- so you just never know!

A new couple moves into what seems to be their dream flat- but although their neighbours appear very kind at the beginning, things start to spiral out of control and soon the couple is living their lives in fear and suspense of what their neighbours will do next. But- is it the neighbours that are driving them mad- or is it someone else?

This book is full of terrifying tension and it's very hard to put down. I became enraptured in the story and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I strongly recommend the Magpies to someone who likes a great thriller- but a masterful writer of suspense.

-Wendi

Fabulous!

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Psychological thriller! Chilling story and a real nightmare for Jamie and Kirsty. The Newtons are the couple from hell and their next door neighbors! Narrator Elliot Hill.......Good job👌

Brilliant plot!

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I bought this audiobook on a whim because I couldn't decide what book to read after I finished my last Ruth Ware book. This one was a surprise. I couldn't stop listening. I have an extremely long daily commute and listen to a lot of audiobooks. So I like to save my listening for the car ride. But I found myself listening while at home too.

Loved this book!!!!

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I’m a fan of this author. If you like well-paced, painfully suspenseful thrillers, this one will suit you.

I got a little fatigued about 3/4 of the way through. I mean—wouldn’t you just move out? But we don’t read thrillers for their realism, amirite?

Sub-file: Neighbors from Hell

File Under: Mean Old Birds

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I was expecting a scary twist to this and was dissapointed. Still a good listen though

Great read

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Couldn't get enough but was frustrated with the ending. Would gave liked to see some justice done. A bit like Gone Girl. I wish they had got what they deserved.

Gripping

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Great suspense, well written, and well narrated. 5 stars without a doubt! You will not regret this one!

Wonderful Psych Thriller! Highly Recommend!

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I always enjoy reading Mark Edwards. His books are great. Keep you guessing the whole time.

Great read!

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loved it! I felt so bad for them, I client have taken that abuse. I was move

Crazy neighbor story!

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it is amazing the length some people will go to to amuse themselves. is it just coincidence, the supernatural, or someone's psychological nightmare.

psychological thriller.

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