Abdullah, Kia
<p>‘Abdullah’s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt’ Sunday Times Crime Club</p><p>‘Intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking, right through to the perfect final line. Another sure hit for Kia Abdullah’ Andrea Mara</p><p>‘Brilliantly pacey and wonderfully written with a lovely big twist. Highly recommended’ Neil Lancaster* * *</p><p>You can choose your house. Not your neighbours.</p><p>WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME…</p><p>Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Blenheim, the safe suburban development to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. Their family is in desperate need of a fresh start, and Blenheim feels like the place to make that happen.</p><p>MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS…</p><p>Not long after they move in, Salma spots her neighbour, Tom Hutton, ripping out the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden. She chooses not to confront Tom because she wants to fit in. It's a small thing, really. No need to make a fuss. So Salma takes the banner inside and puts it in her window instead. But the next morning she wakes up to find her window smeared with paint.</p><p>AND PREPARE FOR THE NIGHTMARE TO BEGIN…</p><p>This time she does confront Tom, and the battle lines between the two families are drawn. As things begin to escalate and the stakes become higher, it's clear that a reckoning is coming… And someone is going to get hurt.</p><p>A gripping thriller about nightmare neighbours, Those People Next Door explores the loss of innocence and how far we’re prepared to go to defend ourselves and the people we love.* * *</p><p>Praise for Those People Next Door:</p><p>‘This powerful social drama about racism and microaggression in today’s society is a must-read’ Prima</p><p>‘A stunning, thought-provoking and morally challenging read. It had me guessing until the ingenious reveal – a world-class story’ Graham Bartlett, author of Bad For Good</p><p>‘A tense, clever tale about the seething underbelly of a picture-perfect suburban town’ Country and Town House</p>
