The Neighbours

'Dark, intriguing and at some times touching, this suburban Sydney drama packs a punch. With well-drawn characters, a high-speed plot and a handful of unexpected twists, this delightful debut kept me guessing – and wondering if I really know my neighbours at all' Ali Lowe 'When two childhood acquaintances end up living on the same street in an affluent Sydney suburb, is it just a coincidence? Or something more sinister? With its delicious twists and turns, THE NEIGHBOURS kept me on the edge of my reading chair right the way through. Emma Babbington absolutely delivers in this savvy and compelling debut' Hayley Scrivenor 'Tense, compelling and oh-so-twisty, Emma Babbington’s debut is perfect for anyone who has ever suspected that their neighbours might not be as perfect as they seem’ Pip Drysdale 'What a book! A genuine ‘I need to know what happened’ kind of story, I loved it’ Jess Kitching 'A delight to read. Amazing – I kept thinking I was reading a Lisa Jewell novel set in Sydney! A truly exceptional debut with everything you want in a thriller – intrigue, tension and characters you think you know. I couldn't put it down!’ Sarah Clarke 'Juicy family secrets, badly behaved neighbours and a mother who will do anything to protect her child, The Neighbours has all the ingredients for a killer read. This is such a compelling debut from Emma Babbington with a climax that has more twists and turns than a bush track. If you like Lisa Jewell mixed with a little Liane Moriarty, The Neighbours is the book for you’ Cassie Hamer ‘A brilliant debut novel that excavates a close-knit family and neighbourhood to reveal all their dirty secrets. The Neighbours has compelling characters, a vivid setting and themes that resonate. I couldn’t stop reading.’ BM Carroll