JULY 2018 - AudioFile
Linwood Barclay’s spine-tingling thriller is masterfully narrated by George Newbern. Paul Davis is driving on a remote road when he stumbles upon a killer disposing of two bodies. Paul is brutally attacked but survives, and the killer is arrested. Months later, Paul, still in recovery, is taunted by increasingly bizarre sounds and messages in his house, which are connected to his attack and seem to be coming from a recently acquired antique typewriter. Newbern portrays an array of characters with impressive range. In particular, his affable style is perfect for Paul, the decent guy at the story’s core. It also lulls the listener into a false sense of security, making it all the more jarring when Newbern delivers taut suspense, depraved motivations, and gobsmacking twists. A.T.N. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
The New York Times Book Review - Marilyn Stasio
…artfully crafted…
From the Publisher
Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – 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 Window
“Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t 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 we’re 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 didn’t see coming. Barclay’s nerve-wracking tale will have readers scared to close their eyes at night.” — Library Journal
“A terrific edge-of-your-seat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype.” — New York Journal of Books
“Artfully crafted.” — New York Times Book Review
“Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.” — Associated Press
“[A] fast-paced psychological thriller . . . Barclay carefully conceals hidden motives and secret lives until the startling conclusion. Harlan Coben fans will find much to like.” — Publishers Weekly
“Creepy 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 story’s many moving parts perfectly set the reader up for the final climactic twist.” — Mystery Scene
“Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.” — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
Praise for No Time for Goodbye:“A deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I’m jealous I didn’t write it.” — Alafair Burke
“A high-speed emotional roller-coaster. The surprises will leave you breathless.” — Robert Crais
“No Time for Goodbye just flies off the page. It’s a one-sit thriller. You sit down with this book and you won’t get up until you’ve turned the last page.” — Michael Connelly
“One of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting.” — Tess Gerritsen
“A terrific page-turner that keeps you in suspense until the very end. If you like Harlan Coben, you’ll love Linwood Barclay.” — Peter Robinson
“Full of twists and turns.” — Parade, “Books We Love”
A. J. Finn
Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – 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.
Mystery Scene
[A] twisty psychological tale . . . a satisfying and clever novel. The large cast and the story’s many moving parts perfectly set the reader up for the final climactic twist.
Shari Lapena
Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!
The Guardian
Creepy and compelling. . . . Barclay expertly weaves together the various plot strands to reach a wholly unexpected conclusion.
Booklist (starred review)
[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.
New York Times Book Review
Artfully crafted.
New York Journal of Books
A terrific edge-of-your-seat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype.
Associated Press
Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.
Alafair Burke
Praise for No Time for Goodbye:“A deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I’m jealous I didn’t write it.
Lisa Ko
Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.
Robert Crais
A high-speed emotional roller-coaster. The surprises will leave you breathless.
Michael Connelly
No Time for Goodbye just flies off the page. It’s a one-sit thriller. You sit down with this book and you won’t get up until you’ve turned the last page.
“Books We Love” Parade
Full of twists and turns.
Peter Robinson
A terrific page-turner that keeps you in suspense until the very end. If you like Harlan Coben, you’ll love Linwood Barclay.
Tess Gerritsen
One of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting.
Associated Press Staff
Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben.
Stephen King
The writing is crisp; the twists are jolting and completely unexpected.
JULY 2018 - AudioFile
Linwood Barclay’s spine-tingling thriller is masterfully narrated by George Newbern. Paul Davis is driving on a remote road when he stumbles upon a killer disposing of two bodies. Paul is brutally attacked but survives, and the killer is arrested. Months later, Paul, still in recovery, is taunted by increasingly bizarre sounds and messages in his house, which are connected to his attack and seem to be coming from a recently acquired antique typewriter. Newbern portrays an array of characters with impressive range. In particular, his affable style is perfect for Paul, the decent guy at the story’s core. It also lulls the listener into a false sense of security, making it all the more jarring when Newbern delivers taut suspense, depraved motivations, and gobsmacking twists. A.T.N. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
