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  • The Couple Upstairs

  • An Addictive Psychological Thriller with a Gripping Twist
  • Written by: Shalini Boland
  • Narrated by: Katie Villa
  • Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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The Couple Upstairs

Written by: Shalini Boland
Narrated by: Katie Villa
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Publisher's Summary

I should never have become friends with the couple upstairs.... 

The first time I step inside this cosy apartment with its sash windows, just minutes from the sea, I think it would be the perfect place for me and my partner Zac to start again. A chance to leave our troubled past behind.  

Chris and Vanessa, the couple upstairs, are so welcoming: smiles, flowers, a home-baked cake. It’s strange how he does all the talking, and she seems so shy, but I’m just thrilled to have new friends nearby.   

But everything starts to go wrong...my business begins to crumble, I can’t ignore the whispers at our housewarming party and loud arguments from upstairs keep me awake at night. I can’t sleep, I can’t think straight and I feel like someone is watching me in my own home.   

And then Zac comes home one afternoon, his face clenched with fury, and says he knows what’s going on. He knows about my secret....

He won’t listen to me. He storms out and I’m left in tears, completely devastated.   

Why has my life fallen apart since we moved here? Am I going mad? Or is someone trying to destroy us?   

If only I’d known what I know now.
If only I hadn’t trusted the couple upstairs. 

From the USA Today best-selling author Shalini Boland comes an absolutely heart-thumping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.

©2021 Shalini Boland (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

What the critics say

"I have goosebumps.... This book is EVERYTHING!... Had I known I was in for such a wild ride I would have started reading this book earlier in the day instead of being kept all night!" (ThrillByThePage Book Blogger)

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Wouldn’t recommend, boring read.

99 percent of the book turned out to be about the woman’s online clothing store, and the bad reviews she received , throwing in her hearing the couple living upstairs making loud noises allot. I had to speed up the audio just to get through it hoping for more “thrilling parts” but that was only the last two hours (this is a 8 hour book)Overall I give this book a 2/5, only saving grace was one of my favourite narrator’s on Audible, Katie Villa (also the only reason i finished it)

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  • Violet
  • 2021-09-14

Ahhhhh soooo good!

Shalini Boland can always keep me guessing! This was such a great story with a crazy twist!

Katie Villa is just a delight! I could listen to her read absolutely anything. She brings it to life!

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  • Dana McCarthy
  • 2021-10-27

Definitely not her best

I generally love Shalini Boland. However I’m mad I even spent a credit on this one. I found myself waiting for some twist that never came. Also I never ever leave bad reviews but feel the need to on this one. Don’t waste the time or credit

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  • Elizabeth
  • 2021-10-05

Very good

I always enjoy shalini Borland books. Very good narration as well. Good twist at the end.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-10-11

Just OK

Ending was disappointing. I was expecting something a little more exciting but found myself saying “that was it?”

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  • Nina
  • 2022-01-13

On the edge of my seat!

Another incredible psychological thriller by Shalini Baldwin - another masterpiece to add to her collection. So many twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-09-24

Another winner!!

I loved it - all the way to the end! Loved the narration and kept me guessing!

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  • mike
  • 2022-01-15

Don't waste the credit

The story is ridiculous. The premise, the plot, the characters. Stay far away from this one..

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-12-16

Great

This is a terrific story. Well written. loved all the characters. Not entirely a shocking ending but plenty of turns to keep me interested.

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  • Meegan tygett
  • 2021-12-09

Binge worthy

I love this author . She has a creative and understated way in how she draws out the characters and plot . Very entertaining and the narrator is brilliant. Definitely binge worthy .

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-11-12

if you like KL Slater you'll love Shalini Boland!!

This was a page turner and I binged listened to this book. From the beginning to end this book doesn't disappoint. I don't want to ruin it, but spend your credit.

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