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The Other Side Of The Wall: A Gripping Psychological Thriller Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 4,362 ratings

When Sylvia looks out her bedroom window at night and sees a child face down in the pond next door, she races into her neighbour's garden. But the pond is empty, and no-one is answering the door.

Wondering if night feeds and sleep deprivation are getting to her, she hurriedly retreats. Besides, the fact that a local child has gone missing must be preying on her mind. Then, a week later, she hears the sound of a man crying through her bedroom wall.

The man living next door, Sam, has recently moved in. His wife and children are away for the summer and he joins them at weekends. Sylvia finds him friendly and helpful, yet she becomes increasingly uneasy about him.

Then Sylvia's little daughter wakes one night, screaming that there's a man in her room. This is followed by a series of bizarre disturbances in the house.

Sylvia's husband insists it's all in her mind, but she is certain it's not - there's something very wrong on the other side of the wall.

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"Domestic Noir with believable characters and a clever, corkscrew plot." - Sue Leonard in the Irish Examiner - Beginner s Pluck column

"The Other Side Of The Wall by Andrea Mara is a debut novel that will absolutely knock your socks off and leave you looking at your neighbours in a whole new light... Gripping, enthralling, and downright creepy, this novel has got it all. It s the epitome of what a psychological thriller novel should be, and will leave you asking the question, do you ever really know what happens behind closed doors?" - Books Of All Kinds

"As a reader it feels as though she is telling the story to you alone, whispered confidentially in a quiet corner of a coffee shop in leafy south Dublin. It did not feel like a tentative first book by an aspiring writer, instead it has the confidence and sure touch of an established author." - OftenCalledCathy

"A twisting tale of evil lurking behind a suburban hall door" - Sinead Crowley - Author of One Bad Turn

"This is a prime example of a superior grip lit book. From the first eerie chapter to the very last page it is quite literally unputdownable with an abundance of 'oh' moments throughout. The characters are well developed and the subplots all deal with everyday-life issues that everyone I know will relate to. Honestly, a very, very superior debut." - Margaret Scott, author of The Fallout

"Finished it in three sittings... Grips and twists to the very end. A very clever and accomplished book." - Emily Hourican, author of The Privileged

"Andrea Mara has written a remarkable debut novel that will make you reflect on what really goes on behind closed doors. The Other Side of The Wall is a well balanced novel that moves along at a very fast pace"

--Mairead Hearne reviewing on writing.ie and on her own blog Swirl and Thread

"I read this in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it - the right side of chillingly good" - Woman's Way

"I absolutely loved it, the twists & turns were outstanding. I found myself thinking about the characters when the book wasn't in my hands, I needed to know more. It s a hard book to put down once you start and I love that!"- Nicola Naessens, SimplyHomemadeBlog

"Andrea Mara managed to build suspense and create such a fast paced and intense mystery that if, by some miracle, my two smallies hadn t needed food, naps, nappy changes, toys from under the couch, I would easily read it in one sitting... Excellent debut novel by Andrea Mara a must read!" - Michelle Teahan

--MammyMayI

About the Author

The Other Side of the Wall is the debut novel by Andrea Mara, a Dublin based freelance writer and award-winning blogger (OfficeMum.ie).

Andrea worked for 17 years in Dublin s IFSC before moving into freelance writing now she writes lifestyle features for Irish newspapers, magazines, and websites. She s won a number of best parenting blog awards for OfficeMum.ie, where she writes about the everyday chaos of bringing up her three young children.

Her first novel was partly inspired by the very regular night-time waking of her youngest child, though she s quick to clarify - unlike her main character she never saw a body in the garden next door.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072J3DQWJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poolbeg Crimson; 1st edition (16 May 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1079 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 4,362 ratings

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Andrea Mara is a crime novelist from Dublin, Ireland, where she lives with her husband and three children.

Her most recent novel, Someone In The Attic, was a number one bestseller on Kindle and spent ten weeks in the Irish Times bestseller charts. Her previous book, No One Saw A Thing was a Sunday Times, Irish Times and Kindle Number 1 bestseller. Hide And Seek (July 2022) spent five weeks in the Irish Times bestseller charts and was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the year at the A Post Irish Book Awards. All Her Fault (July 2021) was Sunday Times Crime Novel of the Month, a Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten Bestseller, and Kindle Top Five bestseller. It was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year in the A Post Irish Book Awards.

Her first book, The Other Side of the Wall, was shortlisted for the Kate O'Brien Award 2018 and was an Amazon number one bestseller in Irish Crime.

Her second book, One Click, was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year at the 2018 An Post Irish Book Awards, and a number one on Amazon in Irish Crime and Northern Irish Crime.

Her third novel, The Sleeper Lies, published in February 2020, was an Irish Times Top Ten Bestseller.

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Customers praise the book for its engaging plot and unexpected twists. They find the writing quality clever and easy to read, with a confident storytelling style that builds up tension. Many describe the book as a page-turner that makes them feel every emotion. However, some readers found the book confusing at times, especially in the first few chapters. Opinions differ on the character development, with some finding them relatable and well-developed, while others felt they were confused by the shifting perspectives and motives.

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"...to say much more without giving too much away, but theres plenty of intrigue, a well paced plot and a nice tidy conclusion so it's ⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality brilliant and clever. They appreciate the confident storytelling, easy reading, and well-developed characters. The book has great dialogue and twists and turns that keep readers hooked until the end.

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Customers enjoy the book's tension. They find the plot cleverly crafted and the characters realistic, making it feel like a page-turner.

"...quickly crumbles as Andrea superbly builds paranoia, suspense and tension early on ,leaving you with only one choice but to keep turning the pages...." Read more

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"A really good read. Loved the characters and how they intertwined with each other. And a plot twist I didn't see coming!" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2024
    A really good read. Loved the characters and how they intertwined with each other. And a plot twist I didn't see coming!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2024
    Amazing read very gripping. Really loved the way it was told. Even if it was slightly confusing at time to keep up. But well worth it. Even if I was left wanting more at the end. I’ve told everyone I know about this book, like one of those films you watch and need your friends to see. So can’t recommend this book enough.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2024
    Loved this. Kept me guessing. Good twist towards last half. Had a flavour of ‘Misery’ I have enjoyed several Andrea Mara books and look forward to more.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2024
    I think this book could have been made so much better with better editing. The start of the story goes on forever. The villain had no believable MO, the child part of the story was unnecessary and pretty sick. You just don’t mess with pets or children if you want 5 star reviews. I still enjoyed the book regardless but the abrupt ending and loose ends after so much extra unnecessary info/flashbacks throughout just spoiled it a little.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2023
    The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara is the second book by this author I've read this year and she's become an author to watch for me.

    If you like taught psychological thrillers, with good plots and surprising twists then I'd give her a try.

    This book flits between the childhoods and present day of a small number of characters which was a little confusing at times, but it was worth persevering with as it unravelled nicely as the story developed.

    It's difficult to say much more without giving too much away, but theres plenty of intrigue, a well paced plot and a nice tidy conclusion so it's ⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2024
    Really brilliant read
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2024
    I really struggled to put this book down. Brilliantly written and I loved it. I’m off to download my next Andrea Mara book.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2023
    This story kept me reading into the early hours. An interesting twist at the end.

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  • Philippe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Briliant
    Reviewed in France on 6 October 2023
    But a little less heartbreaking than the other ones.
  • Karen B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller. A real page turner.
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 April 2018
    Wow, this is the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time. I absolutely could not put it down. There is so much going on with all the characters some known and some leave you trying to figure out who they are. Very well written. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the book to the very end. Awesome. It is a real page turner that will keep you guessing throughout the story. I love books like this. I didn't want it to end. It makes you wonder what might be going on right under your nose in your neighborhood. I can't say enough how much I loved this book. Please write another one soon!!!! The only thing negative I can say is I did not like the bad language. I don't think books need that to make the story better. It turns me off. Just my opinion.
  • Sheila Pollard
    5.0 out of 5 stars A modern thriller set in Ireland that doesn't disappoint
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 May 2017
    This is a great debut novel by Andrea Mara. It’s a perfect book to bring with you on holidays. Easy to read and well-paced with plenty of action and relatable characters. I really enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to friends. I look forward to more books from this author.
  • 新しもの好き
    2.0 out of 5 stars ミステリというより普通の小説
    Reviewed in Japan on 30 April 2024
    静かな住宅街に住むシルヴィアとトム夫妻は幼い子供たちを育てながら共稼ぎでベビーシッターを雇って幸せに過ごしていた。隣のオズボーンさんが亡くなり荒れていた空き家にサムとケイト夫妻が二人の子たちを連れて越してくる。物語はシルヴィアを中心に進むと思ったらまもなくサムとケイト夫妻が中心となってくる。短い章で畳み込むようにいろんなコトが起きるが、夜中に誰かが侵入する気配とか、留守がちの夫との気分のすれ違い、近所の世話焼きおばさんのお節介、夫の浮気、仕事先での不祥事の責任を負わされる、などなどでいったいこの本の主人公はだれ?筋書きの背骨はなに?といううちに突然現れる人物が平和をかき乱してメチャクチャにするという、せっかくの両家の可愛い子たちの役割はゼロの悲しい一編だった。
  • Fiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, good read
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 January 2023
    This is an intriguing mystery, with several plot lines and timelines. Keeps the reader engaged. The villain is particularly despicable. Also I found the character of Sylvia's husband to be a condescending jerk. Whatever bizarre thing that happened, it was her "imagination" or something she "forgot". Overall a good read.

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