A review by bfrance99
The Couple At No. 9 by Claire Douglas

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A twisty murder mystery about decades-old bodies uncovered in a young couple’s back garden. There are family secrets and shocking reveals, but I found the multiple POVs and dual timeline a bit confusing at times. I read this in 24 hours and I was hooked - but the ending didn’t sit right with me.