The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner

D.D. Warren series, Book 3

Bantam (June 4, 2009)

Psychological Thriller

A young mother, blond and pretty, vanishes from her South Boston home, leaving behind only one witness—her four-year-old daughter—and one suspect—her handsome, secretive husband.

From the moment Detective Sergeant D. D. Warren arrives at the Joneses’ snug little bungalow, instinct tells her that something is seriously off with the wholesome image the couple has worked so hard to create.

With the clock ticking on the life of a missing woman and a media firestorm building, D.D. must decide whether Jason Jones is hiding his guilt—or just trying to hide. But first she must stand between a potential killer and his next victim—an innocent child who may have seen too much.

REVIEW

An older read from 2009. The writing was strong, very suspenseful and has wonderful written characters. Plot is heavy on victim/suspects POVs than on detectives. I really enjoyed this domestic thriller with twists and recommend it.

This was a page turner for me – A young mother disappears, and her husband isn’t acting like a husband would act when his wife is missing. He shows no emotion, has empty eyes, is a blank wall, and is clearly hiding something. He is a very loving and attentive father to their four year old daughter. Besides the husband, there are a few other suspects including a neighbor who is a young sex offender. We have Sandy’s POV leading up to her missing and gives a clearer view into her marriage and maybe why she has gone missing.

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (April

eBook borrowed from public library

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She’s also had four books become TV movies (At the Midnight Hour; The Perfect Husband; The Survivors Club; Hide) and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN.

Lisa’s books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children and the Humane Society.

For a bit of fun, Lisa invites her readers to enter the annual “Kill a Friend, Maim a Buddy” Sweepstakes at LisaGardner.com. Every year, one Lucky Stiff is selected to meet a grand end in Lisa’s latest novel. Past winners have nominated spouses, best friends and even themselves.

Lisa lives in New Hampshire where she spends her time with an assortment of canine companions. When not writing, she loves to hike, garden, snowshoe and play cribbage.

Lisa Gardner – #1 New York Times bestselling author of suspense