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From Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of blockbuster hits like The Housemaid and The Coworker, comes a chilling, twist-filled thriller that will have you questioning just how well you know your neighbors.

“You must be the new neighbors!” Mrs. Lowell calls to me cheerfully from across the picket fence. Holding tightly to my daughter’s hand, I return her smile warmly—until Mrs. Lowell notices my husband standing behind me. For just an instant, her demeanor shifts oddly, sending a shiver of worry through my veins.

I quickly reassure myself everything is fine. We finally have the home we always dreamed of; we’ve left our troubled past far behind, and I’m determined to keep it hidden at any cost.

Not so long ago, I cleaned houses for a living; now, I’m amazed that this charming suburban house, with its welcoming kitchen, peaceful cul-de-sac, and spacious yard, truly belongs to us. My husband and I spent years scrimping and saving to give our children the ideal childhood they’ve always deserved.

Although I feel cautious about Mrs. Lowell, when she invites our family over to dinner, I know it’s the perfect opportunity to build friendships. I’m surprised when her maid answers the door, clad in a crisp white apron, dark hair pulled into a severe bun. I instantly understand her role all too well—but the coldness in her gaze is enough to set my nerves on edge.

Soon, though, I realize the Lowells’ strange maid isn’t the only unsettling thing on this street. I’m convinced someone is watching my home from the shadows, my husband makes secretive trips in the dead of night, and when another neighbor catches me alone, her ominous warning leaves me deeply troubled: “Be careful of your neighbors.”

Did we make a terrible mistake by moving here?

I believed our darkest secrets were securely buried in our past. But now, I fear that what’s hidden behind these idyllic suburban facades might be even deadlier.

From the internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden, whose books have reached the top of the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller lists, comes another addictive installment of the highly acclaimed Housemaid series. This thrilling standalone novel will grip your attention from page one and won’t release you until its shocking, unforgettable ending.