The Couple at Number 9: A Suspenseful Mystery Thriller with a Haunting Atmosphere―Unravel the Secrets and Solve the Mystery

“Tense, twisty, fraught with emotion and packed with secrets, The Couple at Number 9 is Claire’s best thriller yet.”—Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of What She Knew

The internationally bestselling author of Do Not Disturb and Just Like the Other Girls delivers a heart-pounding psychological thriller about a couple who inherit what seems to be their dream home, until they make a horrifying discovery—and the danger begins.

The Victims . . . 

When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering human remains. The remains of two bodies, in fact.

The Investigation . . . 

Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years. Saffy has nothing to worry about—until the police launch a murder inquiry and ask to speak to the cottage’s former owner. Her grandmother, Rose.

The Witness . . . 

Rose is in a nursing home and Alzheimer’s means her memory is increasingly confused. She can’t help the police, but its’ clear she remembers something. 

The Killer . . . 

As Rose’s fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.

The Truth . . . 

What happened thirty years ago? Why did no one miss the victims? What part did her grandmother play? And is Saffy now in danger? 

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400 pages

Average rating: 7.71

65 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

SarahLee123
Feb 01, 2025
9/10 stars
Very good!
Carla_is_Reading
Oct 24, 2024
8/10 stars
SUper twisty thriller with multiple POV
I love thrillers with multiple POV because it just adds to the edging effect. The who don it feel of this book was done pretty well also.
I like Claire Douglas, and now want to read more books by her.
Chuckstafer
Feb 02, 2024
10/10 stars
Not an overly original plot or twist, but the story was really good overall. It was so refreshing that the main characters didn’t act like ding dongs and they did the sorts of things that normal, intelligent people would do lol

I did really enjoy the story overall and it was a very entertaining book.
Rachmf91
Apr 10, 2022
Good read. Another one that kept you questioning right to the end. Thought I had it sussed with Victor but how wrong was I

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