The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
#1-New York Times-bestselling author Louise Penny-
The Woman in the Window is a tour de force . A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
#1-New York Times-bestselling author Louise Penny
A damsel in distress can be a poor narrator. How to convey the magnitude of her troubles without letting her descend into irritating self-pity? Finn tackles this contradiction brilliantly, especially given his agoraphobic heroine's situation. Anna Fox is confiding and breezy, but not brittle. The conversations presented here as amusing really do amuse. Yet the fear is always there…The Woman in the Window seems like a freshly warped version of an old mystery play, with its repeated entrances and exits on a single stage.
The New York Times Book Review - Jacqueline Carey
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window, the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. Its author is…a longtime editor of mystery fiction. He is well versed in the tricks of the trade…[and] clearly knows a lot about the more diabolical elements in Hitchcock movies…At heart, this is a locked-room mystery in the great Christie tradition…Once the book gets going, it excels at planting misconceptions everywhere. You cannot trust anything you read…A book that's as devious as this novel will delight anyone who's been disappointed too often.
The New York Times - Janet Maslin
11/06/2017
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window , the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise you.” — New York Times Book Review
“The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.” — Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.” — USA Today
“Superior.” — New Yorker
“As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.” — Washington Post
“The Woman in the Window is one of those rare books that really is unputdownable. The writing is smooth and often remarkable. The way Finn plays off this totally original story against a background of film noir is both delightful and chilling.” — Stephen King
“Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters, stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I’d love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles—I’ve got a lot of questions for her.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Gillian Flynn
“Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist .” — Bestselling author Val McDermid
“Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting ―I was blown away.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
“A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise. Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat.” — New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
“The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.” — New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
“Finn’s debut lives up to the hype. . . . A riveting and mature first novel that stands out in a crowded genre.” — Library Journal [starred review]
“Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing .” — Liz Nugent, author of the 2017 BEA “Buzz Book” Unraveling Oliver
“The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There’s a lot of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally justified.” — Simon Toyne, bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy
“This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read .” — C. J. Tudor, author of the forthcoming thriller The Chalk Man
“Crackling with tension, and the sound of pages turning , as twist after twist sweeps away each hypothesis you come up with about what happened in Anna’s past and what fresh hell is unfolding now.” — Kirkus Reviews
“[A] gripping first novel . . . genuinely surprising twists. . . . [R]eaders will eagerly turn the pages to see how it all turns out.” — Publishers Weekly
“Full of suspense and surprises and told with heart, The Woman in the Window will send readers racing through its pages. A stunning first outing from A. J. Finn, a tremendous new talent .” — Jane Harper, New York Times bestsellling author of The Dry
“The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down .” — Chicago Tribune
“This is thriller writing of a new order.” — Daily Mail (UK)
“[A] thrilling debut novel.” — Wall Street Journal
“[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.” — Newsweek
“Smart, suspenseful and cinematic.” — AARP Magazine
“An astounding debut from a truly talented writer.” — Booklist (starred review)
“A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily.” — The Guardian
“Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window executes the formula it’s set out for itself with as much panache as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like candy.” — Vox
“Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it’s just as good… It’s the perfect blend of past and present — just the book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.” — Deseret News
“Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.” — Daily Mississippian
“Gripping and mesmerizing.” — RT Book Reviews
“Utterly addictive… You will read it in one night. It fizzes with excitement.” — South Coast Today
“The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from under us more than once. If it’s pure escapism you seek in a mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket.” — The Missourian
“This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long after the final page has been finished.” — Crimespree Magazine
“What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window is remarkable. He’s created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own story.” — WSHU Public Radio
“Good luck putting down The Woman in the Window. ” — Good Housekeeping
“Smart, suspenseful and cinematic” — Houston Chronicle
“[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller… Already optioned to the movies, this book is a runaway bestseller – once you start it, you’re not likely to get a good night’s sleep!” — Lansing State Journal
“This book defies description. After grabbing the reader’s attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the very last syllable.” — Courier-Times
“The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won’t regret any loss of sleep.” — Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
“Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling.” — Crime By the Book
“The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a delight.” — Wicked Local North Shore Notes
A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise. Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters, stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I’d love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles—I’ve got a lot of questions for her.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gillian Flynn
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
Bestselling author Val McDermid
Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting―I was blown away.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window , the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise you.
New York Times Book Review
There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
Superior.
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman’s mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller.
The Woman in the Window is one of those rare books that really is unputdownable. The writing is smooth and often remarkable. The way Finn plays off this totally original story against a background of film noir is both delightful and chilling.
The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a delight.
Wicked Local North Shore Notes
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic.
The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic
Good luck putting down The Woman in the Window.
“Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it’s just as good… It’s the perfect blend of past and present — just the book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.
Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing.
Full of suspense and surprises and told with heart, The Woman in the Window will send readers racing through its pages. A stunning first outing from A. J. Finn, a tremendous new talent.
An astounding debut from a truly talented writer.
Booklist (starred review)
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down.
[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller… Already optioned to the movies, this book is a runaway bestseller – once you start it, you’re not likely to get a good night’s sleep!
A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily.
This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long after the final page has been finished.
The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There’s a lot of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally justified.
The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won’t regret any loss of sleep.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
Gripping and mesmerizing.
Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.
This is thriller writing of a new order.
Utterly addictive… You will read it in one night. It fizzes with excitement.
This book defies description. After grabbing the reader’s attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the very last syllable.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling.
What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window is remarkable. He’s created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own story.
Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window executes the formula it’s set out for itself with as much panache as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like candy.
The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from under us more than once. If it’s pure escapism you seek in a mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket.
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
Superior.
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down.
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
This is thriller writing of a new order.
This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read .
Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters, stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I’d love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles—I’ve got a lot of questions for her.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gillian Flynn
A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise. Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting ―I was blown away.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist .”
Bestselling author Val McDermid
What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window is remarkable. He’s created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own story.
Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing .
The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from under us more than once. If it’s pure escapism you seek in a mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket.
Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window executes the formula it’s set out for itself with as much panache as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like candy.
“There’s something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic.
The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I’ve read since Gone Girl . A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master.
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable.
The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it’s not a book that you can easily put down .
[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller… Already optioned to the movies, this book is a runaway bestseller – once you start it, you’re not likely to get a good night’s sleep!
The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a delight.
Wicked Local North Shore Notes
Superior.
An astounding debut from a truly talented writer.
Booklist (starred review)
A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily.
The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won’t regret any loss of sleep.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
“Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it’s just as good… It’s the perfect blend of past and present — just the book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book they can’t put down.
[A] thrilling debut novel.
Utterly addictive… You will read it in one night. It fizzes with excitement.
The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window , the first stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise you.
New York Times Book Review
As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.
This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long after the final page has been finished.
Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.
Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling.
This book defies description. After grabbing the reader’s attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the very last syllable.
The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There’s a lot of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally justified.
Smart, suspenseful and cinematic
Superior.
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
bestselling author Val McDermid
Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st century twist.”
08/01/2017
Anna Fox is 38 and lives alone in uptown Manhattan. An agoraphobic who never leaves the house, she resorts to binge-watching noir movie classics, spying on neighbors, and drinking a lot of wine. Narrator Ann Marie Lee delivers the tightly wound heroine with precision, increasing her pace and raising her pitch when Anna believes she sees an act of violence in a neighbor’s house. Lee makes Anna’s struggle to remain sane in an insane world moving and believable. Revealing Anna’s emotional backstory, Lee’s performance swings from tense to depressed until the past and present intertwine, and nothing is what it seems. A.J. Finn’s plot is filled with shocking twists and so many surprises that listeners shouldn’t expect to relax for a second. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
2017-10-10
