Penny Batchelor
 

Amazon-bestselling author Penny Batchelor, nicknamed by Lovereading.com ‘The Tsarina of Twists’, writes domestic noir psychological thrillers.

Her fourth novel The Woman Next Door will be published on 15th May.

 
 

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COMING 15 MAY 2025

The Woman Next Door

Available in ebook, paperback and audiobook.

 

New neighbour.

Old adversary.

Coincidence or vendetta?

Legitimate concern or invented fears?

The past is about to come back to haunt Jen Cartwright when her childhood bully Stacey Abbott moves in next door …

 

Praise for The Woman Next Door

I was absolutely gripped by this story ... such a brilliant ending and it kept me enthralled the entire time!
— Beta reader
Incredible... Just when you think you know what’s going to happen next... !
— NetGalley Reviewer
Brilliant... Mind-blowing. Amazing characters... Truly a gripping story.
— NetGalley Reviewer

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 Praise for Penny’s books

A twisty and pacy thriller with an original cast of characters, and stakes and jeopardy that build right to the end
— Philippa East
Riveting, twisty and tense, Her New Best Friend will keep you guessing until the last sentence! A page-turning psychological thriller
— E.C. Scullion