A Noise Downstairs: A Novel,New

Product DescriptionBe afraid . . .College professor Paul Davis life is turned upside down when he spots his colleague Kenneth driving in a suspicious manner along a deserted road. Curious, Paul follows Kenneth and catches him trying to dispose of two bodies.That was eight months ago.After nearly losing his own life that night, Paul is battling PTSD and depression. To cheer him up, his wife, Charlotte, gives him a present: a vintage typewritercomplete with ink ribbons and heavy round keys. Inspired, Paul writes about the terrifying experience that damaged his life.However, the typewriter soon becomes a source of anxiety. Paul swears he can hear the keys clacking in the early hours of the morning. Charlotte and his son deny hearing any strange sounds. Only Paul hears the noise coming from downstairs. Are his claims realor is he going off the rails as Charlotte fears? Paul believes that the typewriter is connected to the dark events that night on the Post Road, as implausible as that seems. After all, Kenneth is in prison and he worked alone. Increasingly tormented yet determined to discover the truth, Paul reinvestigates the deaths himself.But maybe Paul should just get rid of the typewriter. Maybe he should stop asking questions and simply walk away while he can. Because if he doesnt, his darkest nightmares just might come true.ReviewLinwood Barclays novels as intelligent as Michael Connellys, as compelling as Harlan Cobens 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 WindowVintage Barclay A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you wont 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 were 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 didnt see coming. Barclays nervewracking tale will have readers scared to close their eyes at night. Library JournalA terrific edgeofyourseat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype. New York Journal of BooksArtfully crafted. New York Times Book ReviewBarclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben. Associated Press[A] fastpaced psychological thriller . . . Barclay carefully conceals hidden motives and secret lives until the startling conclusion. Harlan Coben fans will find much to like. Publishers WeeklyCreepy 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 storys many moving parts perfectly set the reader up for the final climactic twist. Mystery ScenePredictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben. Lisa Ko, author of The LeaversPraise for No Time for Goodbye:A deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. Im jealous I didnt write it. Alafair BurkeA highspeed emotional rollercoaster. The surprises will leave you breathless. Robert CraisNo Time for Goodbye just flies off the page. Its a onesit thriller. You sit down with this book and you wont get up until youve turned the last page. Michael ConnellyOne of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting. Tess GerritsenA terrific pageturner that keeps you in suspense until the very end. If you like Harlan Coben, youll love Linwood Barclay. Peter RobinsonFull of tw