The Magpies

By: Mark Edwards

Narrated by: Elliot Hill

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.

Fabulous!

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

Brilliant plot!

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👌

Loved this book!!!!

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.

File Under: Mean Old Birds

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

Great read

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