The Other Passenger

By Louise Candlish

The “queen of the sucker-punch twist” (Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author) and author of Our House weaves a suspenseful thriller about a commuter who becomes a suspect in his friend’s mysterious disappearance. Perfect for fans of the unputdownable page-turners by Christina McDonald and Lisa Jewell.

It all happens so quickly. One day you’re living the dream, commuting to work by ferry with your charismatic neighbor Kit in the seat beside you. The next, Kit hasn’t turned up for the boat and his wife, Melia, has reported him missing.

When you get off at your stop, the police are waiting. Another passenger saw you and Kit arguing on the boat home the night before and the police say that you had a reason to want him dead. You protest. You and Kit are friends—ask Melia, she’ll vouch for you. And who exactly is this other passenger pointing the finger? What do they know about your lives?

No, whatever danger followed you home last night, you are innocent, totally innocent.

Aren’t you?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Release date: Jul 20, 2021
• ISBN: 9781982177553

Louise Candlish

Louise Candlish is the internationally bestselling author of fifteen novels, including The Other Passenger, The Heights, and Our House, which won the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. It is now a major four-part TV drama starring Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, and Rupert Penry-Jones, available to stream on CBC Gem. Louise lives in London with her husband and daughter. Connect with her on Twitter @Louise_Candlish, Facebook @LouiseCandlishAuthor, and Instagram @LouiseCandlish.

Reviews for The Other Passenger

[terran_9 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I did finish this book so it does get a rating, but the characters turned me off so much that I was angry about the whole thing.

[veronica.sparrow · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This thriller was enthralling and kept me up reading to the end. The description of London and the people who live there was riveting and very interesting. The only issue I had was that I absolutely detested all of the characters but then this is not meant to be a pretty book with perfect characters. There were so many twists and turns and I found it very enjoyable to read.

[flourgirl49 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

There are lots of twists in the plot of this suspense thriller, but it moved so slowly for the first half that I just couldn't get into it. Once the story gained some momentum, I liked it a lot better, and I really enjoyed the ending.

[reader1009-863136 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

adult suspense/thriller, mysteryeffective suspense novel--even if you think you've read this before, there are surprises. A fast, enjoyable read.

[vanessa_menez-453497 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A well written and twisted plot. Slightly slow in the middle chapters but it picks up pace towards the end to make for an exciting and unpredictable end!