

The story hinges on a crime that occurs while the Contis are attending a party at their neighbors’ house. If you haven’t read it already, The Couple Next Doorfollows Anne Marie and Marco Conti and their newborn daughter Cora. They’re maybe even a little bit relatable (though hopefully not too relatable) making them all the more terrifying.

They play into our fears about whatever goes on behind closed doors.

What could be more entertaining than discovering that all is not what it seems, right? Domestic thrillers are the ultimate example, and books like The Couple Next Door are the ultimate domestic thrillers.Īs the name suggests, domestic thrillers often center around family, the home, and relationships between characters. I especially love the ones that start with seemingly average people and slowly peel back the layers. I’m a sucker for a twisty, turny psychological thriller.
