"The Body Next Door is one of those deeply riveting, read-in-one-sitting kind of books. Like a riptide, Chance dragged me down into the chilly depths of cult life with its twisting dynamics of power and victimhood, only to shine her light on the human heart itself, in all of its fragility and resilience. Moody and hypnotic at times, sharp as a scalpel at others, this book is a darkly mesmerizing kaleidoscope of voices that will spin you dizzy all the way to its heart-aching conclusion." --Jenna Satterthwaite, author of Made for You "A twisty, surrealist cult story.full of secrets, betrayal, and deception, The Body Next Door kept me guessing until the very end." --Allison Buccola, author of Catch Her When She Falls "Maia Chance's The Body Next Door is a psychological thriller that seizes you by the collar from the very first page and refuses to let go until the very last. Told from the multiple points of view of the residents of Orcas Island, each character is more twisted and unreliable than the one before, leaving you grappling to unfurl every single secret. Chance demonstrates a mastery in pacing and suspense here and her mythic prose has a haunting, poetic quality to it that only underscores the eeriness of this small island town.
If you think you have it all figured out by the end--you don't. This is by far one of my favorite thrillers of the year." --Emily Smith, author of You Always Come Back "The Body Next Door is one part mystery, one part speculative fiction, and total intrigue. Chance's novel checked all the boxes for me: compelling characters, atmospheric setting, and the convergence of past and present to solve a fascinating mystery. The Pacific coastal island setting combined with a missing person and a creepy cult made me turn the pages late into the night." --Kristen Bird, author of Watch It Burn "Moody and mesmerizing, The Body Next Door takes readers on a twisty, creepy, and compelling ride through family dysfunction and betrayal. This original cult thriller delivers unexpected turns as it builds to an emotional and breathless end that lingers long after you're done reading." --Darby Kane, internationally bestselling author of The Engagement Party "Maia Chance thrills readers with a compelling tale, cast with fascinating characters, entangled in page-turning intrigue until the very last page.
" --Rick Mofina, USA TODAY bestselling author "Seamlessly blending a cult-centric murder-mystery with magical realism, Maia Chance has crafted a one-of-a-kind story set in the enchanting backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Heart-wrenching, twisty, and wondrous, The Body Next Door unfurls like a wildflower, delicately unraveling the intricacies of each character's life, exploring how ultimately each of our pasts--the good and the bad--can echo in our hearts forever." --Katie Garner, author of The Night It Ended "The Body Next Door is packed with twists, lies, and secrets tied together with an unexpected surrealist element that creates a truly unique thriller unlike anything I've read before. With multiple rich POVs spanning Washington's elite to a survivalist cult, Chance's characters will keep you guessing until the very last chapter." --Amanda Pellegrino, author of The Social Climber "The Body Next Door is a compulsive page-turner with a fresh spec twist and bombshell reveals. Chance piles on the lies, secrets and twisted timelines, leaving you breathless and utterly hooked until the final page." --Lisa M. Matlin, author of The Stranger Upstairs.