In a neighborhood full of secrets, who can you trust? Beware the man next door, in this riveting thriller from the author of the DI Hamilton series. Ruby and Mike have built a quiet and happy existence, but their lives are about to unravel—with deadly consequences. When Mike's new promotion begins to keep him away from home, Ruby befriends the charming new neighbor, Henry. Their forbidden connection ignites emotions Ruby has never felt before—but it also unleashes something sinister, and leaves her questioning everything she thought she ever wanted. Strange events start happening. Items missing, doors unlocked, and a chilling note left behind. Are Ruby's fears real, or is something far darker at play? Trapped in a nightmare of manipulation and deceit, secrets surface and cracks in Ruby's relationships are revealed. She soon realizes danger isn't always found in the shadows . . . When a mask of perfection slips, how far would you go to protect yourself? For fans of Lisa Jewell , The Perfect Stranger is a gripping psychological thriller about betrayal, obsession, and the lies we tell—to others and ourselves.