A Noise Downstairs

by Linwood Barclay

Overview

The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "No Time for Goodbye" returns with a haunting psychological thriller in which a man is troubled by odd sounds for which there is no rational explanation. Tall Premium Edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062906120
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/30/2019
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	4.19(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

Linwood Barclay is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty previous novels, and two thrillers for children. His books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He wrote the screenplay adaptation for his novel Never Saw it Coming and his book The Accident has been made into a TV series in France. His novel No Time for Goodbye was a global bestseller. A native of Connecticut, he now lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha.

Editorial Reviews

Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – never fail to astonish. A Noise Downstairs, his best work yet, is a cobra of a story: smooth, slippery, unnerving . . . and likely to strike when you least expect it. I devoured this book.” — A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 

“Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!” — Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of A Stranger in the House and The Couple Next Door

“[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Prepare to be blindsided by an ending you didn’t see coming. Barclay’s nerve-wracking tale will have readers scared to close their eyes at night.” — Library Journal

“A terrific edge-of-your-seat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype.” — New York Journal of Books

“Artfully crafted.” — New York Times Book Review

“Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.” — Associated Press

“[A] fast-paced psychological thriller . . . Barclay carefully conceals hidden motives and secret lives until the startling conclusion. Harlan Coben fans will find much to like.” — Publishers Weekly

“Creepy and compelling. . . . Barclay expertly weaves together the various plot strands to reach a wholly unexpected conclusion.” — The Guardian

“[A] twisty psychological tale . . . a satisfying and clever novel. The large cast and the story’s many moving parts perfectly set the reader up for the final climactic twist.” — Mystery Scene

“Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.” — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

Praise for No Time for Goodbye:
“A deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I’m jealous I didn’t write it.” — Alafair Burke

“A high-speed emotional roller-coaster. The surprises will leave you breathless.” — Robert Crais

“No Time for Goodbye just flies off the page. It’s a one-sit thriller. You sit down with this book and you won’t get up until you’ve turned the last page.” — Michael Connelly

“One of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting.” — Tess Gerritsen

“A terrific page-turner that keeps you in suspense until the very end. If you like Harlan Coben, you’ll love Linwood Barclay.” — Peter Robinson

“Full of twists and turns.” — Parade, “Books We Love”

From the Publisher

Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.

Associated Press

Creepy and compelling. . . . Barclay expertly weaves together the various plot strands to reach a wholly unexpected conclusion.

The Guardian

Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!

Shari Lapena

A terrific edge-of-your-seat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype.

New York Journal of Books

Artfully crafted.

New York Times Book Review

A terrific page-turner that keeps you in suspense until the very end. If you like Harlan Coben, you’ll love Linwood Barclay.

Peter Robinson

Full of twists and turns.

“Books We Love” Parade

Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.

Associated Press Staff

The writing is crisp; the twists are jolting and completely unexpected.

Stephen King

…artfully crafted…

The New York Times Book Review - Marilyn Stasio

A cobra of a story: smooth, slippery, unnerving…and likely to strike when you least expect it. I devoured this book.”

#1 New York Times bestselling author A. J. Finn

[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.”

Booklist (starred review)

Barclay carefully conceals hidden motives and secret lives until the startling conclusion. Harlan Coben fans will find much to like.”

Publishers Weekly

An utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming.”

New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena

[A] twisty psychological tale…The large cast and the story’s many moving parts perfectly set the reader up for the final climactic twist.”

Mystery Scene

A tantalizing psychological thriller…Barclay’s nerve-wracking tale will have readers scared to close their eyes at night.”

Library Journal

Linwood Barclay’s spine-tingling thriller is masterfully narrated by George Newbern…Newbern portrays an array of characters with impressive range. In particular, his affable style is perfect for Paul, the decent guy at the story’s core. It also lulls the listener into a false sense of security, making it all the more jarring when Newbern delivers taught suspense, depraved motivations, and gobsmacking twists. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

AudioFile

Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – never fail to astonish. A Noise Downstairs, his best work yet, is a cobra of a story: smooth, slippery, unnerving . . . and likely to strike when you least expect it. I devoured this book.

A. J. Finn

Praise for No Time for Goodbye:
“A deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I’m jealous I didn’t write it.

Alafair Burke

Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.

Lisa Ko

A high-speed emotional roller-coaster. The surprises will leave you breathless.

Robert Crais

No Time for Goodbye just flies off the page. It’s a one-sit thriller. You sit down with this book and you won’t get up until you’ve turned the last page.

Michael Connelly

One of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting.

Tess Gerritsen