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The Couple on Maple Drive Paperback – May 3, 2022

by Sam Carrington (Author)
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'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.

You never really know what goes on behind closed doors…

When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.

But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it’s almost like someone’s out to get her…

Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it’s too late? …Or at least before the secrets they’re hiding from each other surface?

Because those may be even deadlier…

From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you—and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn.

Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:

‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing… I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fantastic page turner… just all round amazing… Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won't want to miss!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!… fantastic… I loved it so much!…so addictive…It felt as though I was watching a movie.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Avon
  4. Publication date
    May 3, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.08 x 0.91 x 7.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    000843638X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0008436384
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PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON

‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author

‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ Diane Jeffrey

‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ The Times

‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ Sarah Pearse

‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry

‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen

‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell

‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin

‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs

‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan

‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis

‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson

Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish

‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear

‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’ Vicki Bradley

‘There were so many unexpected twists; just when I thought I had everything worked out, bam! Everything flipped. It’s Sam Carrington’s best yet!’ Libby Carpenter

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A totally unputdownable twisty thriller!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (May 3, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 000843638X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008436384
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.91 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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Sam worked for the NHS for fifteen years, during which time she qualified as a nurse. Following the completion of a psychology degree she went to work for the prison service as an Offending Behaviour Programme Facilitator. Her experiences within this field inspired her writing. She left the service to spend time with her family and to follow her dream of being a novelist.

SAVING SOPHIE, her debut psychological thriller, published in September 2016. It became a Kindle eBook bestseller, hitting the top 100 in the UK and US and number one in Canada. Sam was named an Amazon Rising Star of 2016. Her eighth novel THE GIRL IN THE PHOTO published in 2023.

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Layton
5.0 out of 5 stars A fast read with nonstop twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
The Couple on Maple Drive by Sam Carrington is a fast read with nonstop twists and turns. The story revolves around Isla and her boyfriend Zach. After a traumatic incident in which Isla is mugged, she's scared to leave her house. Her boyfriend Zach decides to move in to look after her. But what will they do when it seems like someone is out to get Isla? Will they find out who it is? And what secrets are they hiding from each other?

Here is a gripping excerpt from Chapter 2, which introduces us to Isla:

"Isla was fearful, though. As much as she argued against the reasoning, she couldn’t shake the anxiety created by the person who mugged her. He’d taken away her right to feel safe. He’d not only stolen her mobile phone and handbag, he’d stolen her confidence. Forced her to put up a protective wall. And with each day, tucked away from the real world, cocooned within her own four walls, she was becoming something less.
She’d lost control of her life through the actions of someone else. And despite the therapy suggesting she would be able to take it back, her mind had yet to believe the claim. She knew she had to focus on herself, on the steps she could take, but for now, she was obsessing far more about the actions he’d taken.
And whether he would strike again."

Overall, The Couple on Maple Drive is a thriller that will appeal to fans of Kiersten Modglin and B.A. Paris. One highlight of this book was the addition of the true crime podcast segments. Considering how popular true crime podcasts are nowadays, the addition of those segments in between chapters added a dose of realism. They were also interesting to read. If I had to complain about 1 thing, I would say that the big reveal was a bit disappointing, and the book ended with a fizzle instead of a bang. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of thrillers in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book, which is available now!
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Connie Fischer
4.0 out of 5 stars Rather slow and repetitive at times
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
Isla was attacked while walking home from the pub one evening. She had been celebrating her promotion at work with some of her colleagues. She was left with a concussion and a broken arm. Now, she is recuperating at home and her boyfriend, Zach, has moved in to help care for her. Isla works as the Marketing and Budget Manager at the same firm as Zach. His father owns the company and is known as a tyrant.

Isla spends her days watching television and not really caring about bathing. Zach comes home from work and orders in a takeaway. He is becoming somewhat impatient with her inability to take care of herself.

Isla starts to follow Christie’s Crime Addicts Podcast which details current and unsolved crimes that resulted in death and asks people to leave comments if they know anything or have any questions.

As Isla begins to delve deeper into who could have mugged her, she thinks maybe it could be someone she knows rather than a random person looking to rob her. But who and why?

The tension finally starts to build at this point as Isla realizes there are several people she knows who might want to hurt her. I felt that the book was a bit slow and somewhat repetitive in the beginning. This makes the book unnecessarily long. All in all, it is a good story and I feel generous in giving it 4 stars.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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Carolyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Suspense and action surrounding a character suffering from PTSD and amnesia
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
2.5 stars rounded up to 3. I found it well-written, with enough suspense and tension to keep me involved to the end. I believe I am in a minority here, as many rated it highly and prospective readers should not be deterred by my misgivings. I thought it was slow-paced at first, and the twists were somewhat predictable. My main problem was my dislike for the protagonist and most other characters. Its conclusion was action-packed and bloody.

The book was narrated from Isla's perspective. She suffered a concussion and a broken wrist while walking home through a park at night. She had been at a party to celebrate her promotion at work. She did not see her attacker and her purse and cell phone were stolen. Isla now suffers from retrograde amnesia, paranoia, and PTSD. She is afraid to leave the safety of her home and fears the person who injured her will return to kill her. Her days are spent watching crime documentaries and following a local true crime blog. Most of the story takes place inside Isla's shattered mind, a place I found disturbing. Her newest boyfriend, Zack, the son of her unpleasant boss, has moved in with her to comfort and protect her. She speculates that someone from her workplace attacked her. She begins to resent Zack's loving attention and his attempts to control her behavior. There is some domestic drama in their relationship.

After several weeks at home alone during the day, while Zack is at work, she finally finds the courage to venture outside her home. She goes to the headquarters of the people involved with the true-crime blog. She resents that the police have not viewed finding her attacker a priority, and fears he may return to harm her. Even though I understood her fear and emotional trauma, I had trouble feeling much sympathy for her to any extent. Before the mugging, she presented herself as judgmental and entitled. She had only one girlfriend but didn't fully trust her.

Isla is thrilled that Jase, the leading blogger, believes her suspicions, and she gives him the names of possible assailants from her workplace. He promises to investigate and help her find justice. Her memory begins to return in bits and pieces. She begins to make rash decisions and statements, further putting her life in jeopardy. Were her suspicions correct that it was someone she knew from work? What was the motive?
We know early from the blog that there may be a murder in the home. The mystery is who might have been killed and who did it?
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Kie Shelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, addictive, fast paced
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
Wow! I have read previous books by this author and loved them and this one is no exception. Fast paced and impossible to put down, this story had me guessing until the very end. When Isla is brutally attacked on her way home from a party celebrating her big promotion at work, she is left terrified. Luckily her boyfriend offers to move in with her to help her recover and rest. As Isla begins healing she begins researching and investigating the crime that occurred against her and realizes the people closest to her may not be the ones she should trust. Excellent psychological thriller that should not be missed. Thank you NetGalley for this excellent book.
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Julie Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2024
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Really loved this book...it was full of twists and turns and had you in suspense in places...I thoroughly recommend reading this book.
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Jacob Collins
4.0 out of 5 stars A tense thriller!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2024
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Sam Carrington is a writer who knows how to write a tense thriller. I’ve had The Couple on Maple Drive on my TBR pile for far too long now, and I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner. Sam Carrington has a real talent for creating ordinary people, and then making something extraordinary happen in their lives, and it’s what always keeps me turning the pages whenever I read one of her books.

We meet Isla who has just been the victim of a brutal mugging, and now she is terrified to leave the house. She lives with her boyfriend, Zach, whose father runs a successful business, but Zach feels like he is constantly being put down by his father, and by the other people who work there, which leaves him feeling incredibly frustrated. Isla is determined to get to the bottom of who was behind her attack, and when the police investigation fails to get anywhere, she turns to a local host of a true crime podcast for help.

I loved the true crime element to this book, which, for me, gave this book an edge that hooked me very early on. As Isla tries to get to the bottom of what happened to her, there is certainly a pool of suspects for her to investigate, and what is even scarier, is that these are people who she knows. It really does increase the tension, as I had no idea how much danger Isla was putting herself in, by seeking out the truth. But I could see why she wanted to know who the person was who attacked her. I could also see how much this attack has impacted her. It made me want her to succeed in her quest to get to the truth.

Sam Carrington does a brilliant job of upping the stakes, especially when the truth behind Isla’s attack becomes clear. There are some excellent and chilling reveals that Sam Carrington executes really well. This novel will take you on a whirlwind of a ride, and there is suspense on every single page. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
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thereasa fleming
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2022
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Was an ok book but rather slow throughout .Don't let that put you off I just prefer books that are fast paced and hook me from start which this didn't really .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2022
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Liked the small chapters, keeps my interest if I can get even just one quick chapter read in-between other things at home. Even bought another one from this author after reading this one
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Bombilina
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written but dragged a bit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2022
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Well written, it Was gripping in parts, with twists and turns. The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5, is that I developed fatigue 3/4 the way through. I found myself hop, skipping and jumping through paragraphs and pages just to get to the point!
Towards the end it felt like there was repetition.
That said, I wouldn’t be put off trying other books by this author.
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