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A Noise Downstairs - Large Print by  Linwood Barclay (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Noise Downstairs - Large Print by Linwood Barclay (Paperback)

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  • The New York Times bestselling author of No Time for Goodbye returns with a haunting psychological thriller that blends the twists and turns of Gillian Flynn with the driving suspense of Harlan Coben, in which a man is troubled by odd sounds for which there is no rational explanation.College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with a normal life.
  • Author(s): Linwood Barclay
  • 528 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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About the Book



"A man is troubled by odd sounds for which there is no rational explanation"--



Book Synopsis



The New York Times bestselling author of No Time for Goodbye returns with a haunting psychological thriller that blends the twists and turns of Gillian Flynn with the driving suspense of Harlan Coben, in which a man is troubled by odd sounds for which there is no rational explanation.

College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with a normal life. Until, driving along a deserted road late one night, he surprises a murderer disposing of a couple of bodies. That's when Paul's "normal" existence is turned upside down. After nearly losing his own life in that encounter, he finds himself battling PTSD, depression, and severe problems at work. His wife, Charlotte, desperate to cheer him up, brings home a vintage typewriter--complete with ink ribbons and heavy round keys--to encourage him to get started on that novel he's always intended to write.

However, the typewriter itself is a problem. Paul swears it's possessed and types by itself at night. But only Paul can hear the noise coming from downstairs; Charlotte doesn't hear a thing. And she worries he's going off the rails.

Paul believes the typewriter is somehow connected to the murderer he discovered nearly a year ago. The killer had made his victims type apologies to him before ending their lives. Has another sick twist of fate entwined his life with the killer--could this be the same machine? Increasingly tormented but determined to discover the truth and confront his nightmare, Paul begins investigating the deaths himself.

But that may not be the best thing to do. Maybe Paul should just take the typewriter back to where his wife found it. Maybe he should stop asking questions and simply walk away while he can. . . .



From the Back Cover



College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with a normal life. But that normal existence is turned upside down late one evening when he catches a colleague trying to dispose of two dead bodies.

After nearly losing his own life that night, Paul is battling PTSD, depression, and severe problems at work and home. To cheer him up, his wife Charlotte gives him a surprise present, a vintage typewriter.

However, the typewriter soon becomes a source of anxiety itself. Paul swears he can hear the keys clacking in the early hours of the morning, but Charlotte and his son deny hearing any strange sounds. Are Paul's claims real--or is he going off the rails as Charlotte fears?

Paul believes that the typewriter is somehow connected to the dark events he witnessed eight months ago. But maybe he should stop asking questions and simply walk away while he can. Because if he doesn't, his darkest terrors just might come true.



Review Quotes




"Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben." - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

"Full of twists and turns." - Parade, "Books We Love"

"[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

"[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

"A terrific edge-of-your-seat Hitchcockian psychological thriller that lives up to all the hype." - New York Journal of Books

"Barclay is a master of manipulation. . . . Predictable becomes unpredictable in this compelling book that echoes the best of Harlan Coben." - Associated Press

"Artfully crafted." - New York Times Book Review

"Creepy and compelling. . . . Barclay expertly weaves together the various plot strands to reach a wholly unexpected conclusion." - The Guardian

"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

"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

"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)

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

"One of the best thrillers of the year! Utterly riveting." - Tess Gerritsen

"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


Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 528
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: William Morrow Large Print
Theme: Suspense
Format: Paperback
Author: Linwood Barclay
Language: English
Street Date: July 24, 2018
TCIN: 85106070
UPC: 9780062845641
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-0841
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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